Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Westlawn Announces $10 Million Expansion
As Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Westlawn marks its second anniversary, the hospital is celebrating with a major expansion to better serve the growing Blackman and Westlawn communities. Construction will begin soon to build out the second floor, featuring a state-of-the-art, 12-room heart clinic with advanced outpatient imaging, including cardiac CT. The $10 million investment will add 12,000-square feet of dedicated cardiovascular care, with an anticipated opening in May 2026.
Since opening as Tennessee’s first neighborhood hospital in March of 2023, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Westlawn has provided care to more than 24,000 emergency department patients, with an average arrival-to-evaluation time of just 10 minutes. The hospital offers 24/7 emergency and inpatient care, on-site diagnostic imaging, an in-house laboratory, and food service—all under one roof. This expansion will further enhance community health by providing more convenient access to preventive heart screenings and expert cardiology care.
“We are committed to growing alongside our community and ensuring our neighbors have access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare closer to home,” said Gordon B. Ferguson, president and CEO for Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. “This expansion reflects our ongoing dedication to meeting the needs of our rapidly growing community to provide exceptional care for patients today and in the future.”
The new heart clinic at Westlawn is part of Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, the region’s most trusted name in cardiovascular care with more than 80 heart specialists across 45 locations in Tennessee. Westlawn patients will now have access to advanced diagnostics, specialized treatment, and compassionate care—right in their own neighborhood.
“At Saint Thomas Heart, our mission is to make world-class cardiovascular care more accessible,” said Fahad Tahir, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas. “This expansion for cardiac care at Westlawn will allow patients to have access to advanced diagnostics, specialized treatment, and compassionate care—right in their own neighborhood.”
Construction progress updates and additional details will be shared as the project moves forward. For more information on cardiac care, visit the Saint Thomas Heart website.
