Regional One Health has received approval from the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission for its Certificate of Need for a new hospital.

This key state approval clears the path for a transformational investment in patient care, economic growth, and community health.

The new hospital, which will be built on Union Avenue, is designed to serve the needs of patients for generations to come.

Regional One Health, the cornerstone of Memphis healthcare for nearly 200 years, today announced it has received Certificate of Need (CON) approval from the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission to move forward with construction of a new, modern hospital — transforming the former Commercial Appeal building site on Union Avenue into a state-of-the-art center for life-saving care. 

"This is an exciting time for the greater Memphis community," said Reginald Coopwood, MD, president and CEO, Regional One Health. "I am extremely pleased that the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission approved our CON and agreed that we need to build a new facility to help ensure a healthier future for the greater Memphis community for generations to come."

This milestone represents a once-in-a-generation investment in Memphis' health, economy, and future. The new Regional One Health hospital will modernize facilities, improve patient outcomes, and provide excellent care for families across the Mid-South.

"This is an exciting time for the greater Memphis community," said Reginald Coopwood, MD, president and CEO, Regional One Health. "I am extremely pleased that the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission approved our CON and agreed that we need to build a new facility to help ensure a healthier future for the greater Memphis community for generations to come." 

Building on its legacy of care for all, the new Regional One Health facility will transform community health, foster learning and drive innovation.  

As the only Level 1 trauma center in West Tennessee, Regional One Health currently treats more than 12,000 trauma patients annually in a facility designed for 4,000, achieving a 97% survival rate. The new hospital ensures this lifesaving care keeps pace with the growing needs of Memphis and the region. 

The project is expected to generate nearly $892M in economic growth by 2027, creating approximately 3,600 construction jobs and 2,300 secondary jobs, and delivering more than $37M in state tax revenue. 

By redeveloping the former Commercial Appeal property, Regional One Health will convert a historic Memphis site into a thriving healthcare and economic engine, strengthening Downtown, supporting workforce development, and reinforcing Memphis as a hub for training future generations of physicians and innovation. 

Regional One Health has served Memphis for nearly two centuries — through crises, emergencies, and everyday care — regardless of a patient's background or ability to pay. This new hospital ensures that legacy continues. 

"A new modern Regional One Health is vital to the health of the greater Memphis Community," said Dr. Coopwood. "Our new facility is a testament to our commitment to caring for patients in and around Memphis for future generations." 

With CON approval secured, Regional One Health will move forward with planning and building its new, modern hospital.