Best Hospitals in Tennessee
Tennessee has more than 150 hospitals, two of which are nationally ranked. Nine other hospitals met standards for strong performance within the state. U.S. News also ranks hospitals in the Memphis and Nashville metro areas.
Best Hospitals by Metro Area
Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville
Best Hospitals by Region
Eastern Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, Western Tennessee
| State Rank | Hospital | No. of Specialties Nationally Ranked | No. of Specialties High-Performing |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN Ranked #1 in Nashville metro area Recognized in Middle Tennessee |
11 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #2 |
University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville, TN Recognized in Knoxville metro area Recognized in Eastern Tennessee |
2 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
|
10 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #3 |
Methodist Hospitals of Memphis Memphis, TN Ranked #1 in Memphis metro area Recognized in Western Tennessee |
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|
12 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #4 |
Johnson City, TN Recognized in Eastern Tennessee |
—
|
11 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #5 |
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Oak Ridge, TN Recognized in Knoxville metro area Recognized in Eastern Tennessee |
—
|
8 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #6 |
Chattanooga, TN Recognized in Chattanooga metro area Recognized in Eastern Tennessee |
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|
7 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #7 |
Kingsport, TN Recognized in Eastern Tennessee |
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|
5 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #8 |
Memphis, TN Ranked #2 in Memphis metro area Recognized in Western Tennessee |
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|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #8 |
Kingsport, TN Recognized in Eastern Tennessee |
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|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #8 |
Nashville, TN Ranked #2 in Nashville metro area Recognized in Middle Tennessee |
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|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|
