Saint Thomas Rutherford
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Leaders at Ascension Saint Thomas on Thursday announced a $110 million expansion at their Rutherford County hospital, once again competing with Vanderbilt University Medical Center for market share in the growing region. 

According to a press release, the proposed project will increase Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford’s bed count from 358 to 416, including adding 16 critical care unit beds and 36 medical beds. The hospital will also develop a high-level neonatal intensive care unit, expanded operating rooms and over 1,000 new parking spaces, according to a press release.