TriStar Health Proposes $250 Million Hospital in Spring Hill

Issue #059

16 Apr

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🌤 Columbia Weather - Partly cloudy with a high of 84

🏥 TriStar Health Proposes $250 Million Hospital in Spring Hill

🎵 John Oates Plays Columbia State Community College on Thursday

🥩 Behind the Scenes at Light Hill Meats

🛍 Minority-Owned Business Pop-Up at The Factory

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TriStar Health Proposes $250 Million Hospital in Spring Hill

TriStar Health has revealed its intentions to seek approval from the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission for the construction of a comprehensive acute care hospital in Spring Hill. The proposed $250 million facility, to be erected on the current site of the TriStar Spring Hill ER, aims to cater to the burgeoning healthcare needs of the community.

The envisioned TriStar Spring Hill Hospital is set to feature a range of essential services, including 68 beds, an Intensive Care Unit, a Labor and Delivery Unit, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, four operating rooms, cardiac catheterization services, and imaging services such as MRI.

Mitch Edgeworth, President of HCA Healthcare TriStar Division, expressed pride in the emergency care provided to Spring Hill and neighboring areas over the past decade, emphasizing the necessity of closer access to comprehensive healthcare services as the population continues to surge.

With Spring Hill's population skyrocketing from under 9,000 residents in 2000 to over 50,000 in 2020, and projected to reach approximately 64,000 within the next five years, there is clearly a need. Notably, Spring Hill currently stands as Tennessee's largest city without a hospital.

Jim Hagaman, Mayor of Spring Hill, voiced full-fledged support for the initiative, highlighting not only the critical need for accessible healthcare but also the substantial economic benefits anticipated, including an estimated $870 million injection into the economy and the creation of over 3,000 new jobs in the first five years of operation.

To engage with the community and provide further information, TriStar Health will host a public information session on Tuesday, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Community Baptist Church. For additional details, visit TriStarSpringHillHospital.com.

John Oates Plays Columbia State Community College on Thursday

Columbia State Community College hosts John Oates at the Cherry Theater on Thursday as part of the First Farmers and Merchants Bank Performance Series.

Known as one half of the legendary duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is a celebrated figure in the music industry. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the American Songwriters Hall of Fame, he has garnered accolades such as the BMI Icon Award, along with numerous American Music and MTV awards, as well as multiple Grammy nominations.

Beyond his musical achievements, Oates is recognized for his philanthropic endeavors, including participation in the original Live Aid concert and the "We Are the World" recording, as well as organizing the Oates Song Fest 7908, which provided over 450,000 meals for American families. In 2022, Oates assumed the role of international ambassador for Movember, a men’s health initiative.

Since embarking on his solo career in 1999, Oates has released seven solo albums. His 2017 autobiography, "Change of Season," published by St. Martin’s Press, attained bestseller status on Amazon. Currently, Oates is touring with an intimate solo acoustic performance titled "An Evening of Stories and Songs," across America and Europe.

Behind the Scenes at Light Hill Meats

Are you interested in learning about Light Hill Meats' farm operation? Do you care about how the cattle are raised? Curious about what makes our beef different from the grocery store? 

Spend the morning of Saturday, April 20 (8:30 am -1 pm) with Light Hill Meats' owner, Ben Neale, at two of our working cattle farms in Giles County. Ben will discuss topics in-depth like cattle feeding procedures, daily/seasonal routine of the farm, cattle health, and forage practices. At the second stop, Ben will share an overview of Light Hill Meats' history and discuss the overall beef business, processing, and dry-aging. There will be opportunities to see cattle following Ben's presentations (not a petting zoo experience) and ask questions directly with Ben.

• This is a drive-on-your event. There will be two stops (addresses listed below).
• $20 ticket which includes a t-shirt and lunch: hamburger/hot dog (LHM-made products)
• Register by April 18.
• Cell phone reception is limited at the first stop.

Stop 1: 15616 Campbellsville Rd, Lynnville
Stop 2: 520 Odd Fellows Hall Rd, Pulaski

Questions? Please call Ben Neale at 731-413-7609. Kids are free to attend, however, this event ideally is for adults due to the educational-style presentations.

Minority-Owned Business Pop-Up at The Factory

Spend a Saturday at the Factory at Columbia enjoying a vibrant showcase celebrating the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship of minority-owned businesses! There will be plenty of vendors, eateries, and the opportunity to support our community’s small local businesses at the Factory at Columbia.

Saturday, April 20th
10AM - 2PM
101 N. James Campbell Blvd.