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Tennessee Department of Health names first Rural Health Transformation grant recipients

The Tennessee Department of Health announced the first recipients of its Rural Health Transformation Program grants, according to The Tennessee Tribune.

By James Barber • September 9, 2026 · 10:06 am
Tennessee Department of Health names first Rural Health Transformation grant recipients

The Tennessee Department of Health has announced the first recipients of its Rural Health Transformation Program grants, The Tennessee Tribune reports.

The announcement marks the initial round of awards under the state’s program aimed at supporting rural health initiatives. The Tennessee Tribune covered the list of recipients and the Department’s rollout of the grants.

Officials and community leaders are expected to use the funding to advance local rural health efforts; The Tennessee Tribune has the original reporting.