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To: County Mayor Wes Golden, Mayor Joe Pitts, Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado
Clarksville Deserves Better Healthcare: Demand State and Local Action Now!
Dear State and Local Leaders,
I am reaching out as a concerned resident and healthcare professional in Clarksville, TN, regarding the ongoing healthcare crisis at Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville. As the only hospital serving our rapidly growing community, Tennova is dangerously understaffed, overcrowded, and lacks critical trauma and stroke care services.
Patients in Clarksville face excessive wait times, receive inadequate care, and are often transferred to other cities for life-saving treatment—a completely unacceptable situation for a city of this size. Many residents even refuse emergency medical transport out of fear of receiving substandard care at Tennova.
We need immediate action from our local and state officials to address this crisis. I urge you to:
- Conduct an investigation into Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville through the Tennessee Department of Health to assess hospital conditions, patient safety, and staffing levels.
- Advocate for a second hospital or the expansion of emergency services to meet Clarksville’s growing healthcare needs.
- Hold Tennova accountable for improving staffing, patient care, and emergency resources to prevent further harm to residents.
- Host a public town hall so Clarksville residents can voice their concerns and hear proposed solutions from decision-makers.
Healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege, and Clarksville residents deserve safe, accessible, and timely medical care. I urge you to prioritize this issue and take immediate action before another preventable tragedy occurs.
I look forward to your response and to seeing real steps taken toward resolving this healthcare crisis.
Sincerely,
A Concerned Resident and Healthcare Professional
Clarksville, TN
A Concerned Resident and Healthcare Professional
Clarksville, TN
Why is this important?
Clarksville is one of the fastest-growing cities in Tennessee, yet Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville—the only hospital in the area—is dangerously understaffed, overcrowded, and lacks critical trauma and stroke care. Patients face long wait times, inadequate treatment, and are often transferred to other cities for life-saving care. Even worse, many residents refuse emergency transport out of fear of poor conditions at Tennova. This is a public health crisis that puts our entire community at risk.
We cannot afford to wait. By joining this campaign, you are helping demand urgent action from city and state leaders to improve healthcare services, hold Tennova accountable, and secure funding for a second hospital or expanded emergency care. Every voice counts—the more people who speak out, the harder it is for officials to ignore this crisis.
Clarksville residents deserve safe, accessible, and timely medical care. Sign the petition today and help us fight for the healthcare our community needs!