A comprehensive guide to 94 maternity hospitals across Tennessee, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Tennessee
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Tennessee, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City | Union City | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Fort Loudoun Medical Center | Lenoir City | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 3 | Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis | Memphis | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Tristar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | University Health System, Inc | Knoxville | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Blount Memorial Hospital | Maryville | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Cumberland Medical Center | Crossville | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Williamson Medical Center | Franklin | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Tristar Horizon Medical Center | Dickson | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Tennessee
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Nashville
Memphis
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Kingsport
Murfreesboro
Johnson City
Jackson
Gallatin
Manchester
Lexington
Crossville
Maryville
Bristol
Huntingdon
Elizabethton
Pulaski
Franklin
Morristown
Harriman
Rogersville
La Follette
Oak Ridge
Clarksville
Dickson
Greeneville
Jefferson City
Tazewell
Winchester
Cookeville
Milan
Martin
Springfield
Athens
Dyersburg
Columbia
Sevierville
Sweetwater
Fayetteville
Savannah
Lenoir City
Powell
Union City
Covington
Paris
Shelbyville
Tullahoma
Smithville
Hermitage
Mcminnville
Newport
Lawrenceburg
Cleveland
Livingston
Sparta
Lebanon
Hendersonville
Woodbury
Collierville
Smyrna
Bartlett
Brownsville
Centerville
Hartsville
Waverly
Mountain City
Lafayette
Pikeville
Carthage
Lewisburg
Dayton
Sneedville
Ripley
Camden
Bolivar
Erin
Oneida
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Tennessee
This is above the national average of 50%, meaning Tennessee has a higher proportion of quality-designated maternity hospitals.
The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation recognizes hospitals that meet quality benchmarks for maternity care, including lower C-section rates for low-risk pregnancies and implementation of evidence-based birth practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hospitals for giving birth are in Tennessee?
There are 94 CMS-certified hospitals in Tennessee. Of these, 53 (56%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Tennessee?
Based on CMS data, Baptist Memorial Hospital Union City in Union City has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Tennessee. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Tennessee?
Tennessee has 53 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 94 total (56%). This is above the national average of 50%, meaning Tennessee has a higher proportion of quality-designated maternity hospitals.
