We Are Nashville General Hospital
For more than a century, Nashville General Hospital has been serving the community as a steadfast beacon of care and compassion — making outstanding, comprehensive health care accessible to all.
At Nashville General Hospital all are welcomed, and all are treated equally. We serve as a lifeline for the health needs of our Nashville community. Your well being is our primary concern — and our experienced and skilled professionals are here to nurture both health and hope.
Every day, we earn the trust of our neighbors through our integrity, accountability, and accessibility. And we look forward to another hundred years of providing the care and respect our patients and their families deserve.
Our Mission
To improve the health and wellness of Nashville by providing equitable access to coordinated patient-centered care, supporting tomorrow's caregivers, and translating science into clinical practice.
Our Vision
Leader in exceptional healthcare for all.
Our Values
- Compassion to those we serve and to each other.
- Honesty and integrity in all we say and do.
- Accountability to society, our community, and each other.
- Respect and dignity for all humankind.
- Teamwork to achieve our vision, mission and values.
Executive Team
Nashville's First Hospital
On April 23, 1890, Nashville General was opened as the city’s first full-fledged medical facility. The 60-bed “City Hospital,” as it was known, cost $30,000 to build. Immediately recognizing a dire need for qualified nurses, the first administrator, Dr. Charles Brower, enlisted the help of Miss Charlotte E. Perkins, a head nurse from Pennsylvania. Together they founded a nursing training school — the only one of its kind between the Ohio River and New Orleans. The year was 1891. The school they built functioned until 1970. Other additions followed, culminating in a 1932 expansion that brought the average daily number of patients up to 188.
Nashville General Hospital
In 1998, the hospital was relocated from Hermitage Avenue to the former Meharry-Hubbard Hospital building on Albion Street. Since then, the hospital has only grown stronger — delivering a wide range of primary and specialty care services, and providing access to affordable, high-quality healthcare for all.
Top photo: Nashville General Hospital on Hermitage Avenue Sept. 8, 1973, Joe Rudis for The Tennessean
Bottom photo: Andrea Behrends
In the News Articles
At its June 26 meeting, the Hospital Authority Board of Trustees elected new officers for Fiscal Year 2026. The appointments reflect the Board’s ongoing commitment to stable leadership, responsible governance, and equitable access for all Nashvillians
Nashville General Hospital (NGH) today announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an executive search firm to lead a national recruitment for the hospital’s next Chief Executive Officer.
Veteran healthcare leader to streamline clinical operations and advance quality care initiatives
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Patient safety is a cornerstone of quality healthcare. Achieving excellence in this area demands continuous effort. At NGH, our journey to an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group is a testament to our commitment to our patients.
CEO Dr. Joseph Webb Receives 4 out of 5 Performance Review for 2024
CarepathRx, a leader in pharmacy and medication management solutions, is proud to announce a specialty pharmacy partnership with Nashville General Hospital (NGH), a 150-bed, essential hospital and health system based in Nashville, Tenn.
Selects Cerner EHR to improve population health and operational efficiencies
The new system brings several enhancements designed to improve your healthcare experience.
New Grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
NewsChannel5: How One Man’s Journey with Cancer is Inspiring a Community to Fight Hunger
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Our mission is driven by a devoted, skilled leadership team, with the guidance and support of a strong board of directors.
Kristi Faulkner Lewis was appointed chief compliance officer of Nashville General Hospital.
In a recent episode of For Your Good Health, Susan Owenby, Director of Research at Nashville General Hospital, shares valuable insights into the significance of clinical trials and what patients should consider when deciding to participate.
Revolutionizing Emergency Care with Faster, Patient-Centered Service
Jerome Moore, host of Deep Dish Conversations, invited CEO Dr. Joseph Webb to be a guest on his latest podcast episode. Dr. Webb shares his background and passion for developing solutions for inequity in healthcare.
Becker's Healthcare recently interviewed Dr. Kemberly Blackledge, NGH Chief Revenue Cycle Officer to discuss current healthcare trends and strategies for growth in the upcoming months
Many residents of Nashville’s Bordeaux neighborhood are celebrating their first and only health center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new Nashville Healthcare Center Bordeaux.
Nashville General Hospital's new facility in North Nashville
Becker's asked C-suite executives from hospitals and health systems across the U.S. to share their organization's areas of growth for the next few years.
Inside emergency rooms, physicians are faced with patients around the clock, many of them facing life-or-death situations. Now, a life-saving service is expanding to three Tennessee hospitals - including Nashville General Hospital.
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Tennessee Hospital Association have partnered to bring medication-assisted treatment to emergency rooms statewide.
This year NGH is proud to announce the participation of 53 employees across 24 departments for making consistent healthy lifestyle choices.
Whitman Partners announced its 2023 Class of 40 Fast & Future Leaders of Surgical Services. Our very own Clinical Director of Perioperative Services, Joshua Baxter, DNP, MBA, CRNA made the list.
Pastor Frank Stevenson has been elected chairman of the Metro Hospital Authority Board
Nashville General Hospital (NGH), a national leading public safety-net hospital, announced today that Dr. Herman Williams, MD and Chief Medical Officer of NGH, was named a “Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review.
Nashville General Hospital (NGH), a national leading public safety-net hospital, announced today Veronica Elders, MBA, MSN, RN and CNO of NGH, was named a “CNO to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review.
The Lown Institute, an independent healthcare think tank, ranked over 3,000 U.S. hospitals on how well they served patients of color, using Medicare data from 2021.
Nashville General Hospital CEO Joseph Webb, DSc, FACHE, explains how health systems are addressing care gaps in the country's most underserved areas.-
In spite of a reduced marketing budget, our internal team and external partners have supported the hospital and leadership team in posting excellent operating results
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Tennessee Health Facilities Commission granted NGH’s request for enhanced designation
By using evidence based model IHI Triple Aim, Nashville General Hospital is positioned for growth in the coming years.