VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System

04/29/2026

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System announced plans for a new, state-of-the-art multi-specialty clinic in Clarksville, expanding access to care for a growing Veteran population.

- 254,000-square-foot facility
- Serving nearly 40,000 Veterans
- $346.8 million investment
- Opening anticipated by 2030
- Located off Fair Brook Place near Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and exit four of I-24

The new clinic will bring primary care, mental health, and specialty care services closer to home, improving access and continuity of care across the region.”

Link: https://www.va.gov/tennessee-valley-health-care/news-releases/va-tennessee-valley-carnegie-corporation-announces-new-state-of-the-art-clarksville-va-clinic/

04/29/2026

04/28/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is a time to learn about the support and resources VA has for military sexual trauma (MST) survivors.

Year-round, VA helps MST survivors of all backgrounds.
Learn more: https://mentalhealth.va.gov/SAAPM

04/24/2026

VA Golden Age Games began in 1985, long before “senior athletics” was a mainstream idea. VA recognized that aging Veterans needed more than medical care. They also needed motivation, goals, and a sense of connection. So, the Games were born with just a few hundred competitors.
Today, they’ve grown into a major event where thousands of athletes and supporters from across the country come to take part. It is a living tribute to the fact that service continues after age 50 and that strength can last a lifetime.

The Veterans Health Administration is marking 80 years of supporting Veterans of all ages and abilities just like the Golden Age Game athletes. Learn more.

https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/

04/21/2026

During National Volunteer Week, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) recognizes the individuals who continue to serve.

More than 157,000 Veterans receive care at TVHS each year, and many are welcomed not only by clinical staff, but by familiar and comforting presence: volunteers. These volunteers play a vital role in creating a positive experience for Veterans, offering assistance, guidance, and a friendly face throughout the medical centers and clinics.

The impact of volunteers at TVHS is both measurable and meaningful. In fiscal year 2025, 1,613 volunteers dedicated 32,864 hours of service.

As National Volunteer Week highlights the power of service, TVHS continues to welcome those who want to make a difference in the lives of Veterans.

Read more about the week and volunteering at TVHS at https://www.va.gov/tennessee-valley-health-care/stories/32000-hours-of-service-inside-the-impact-of-tvhs-volunteers/

04/17/2026

For 80 years, the Veterans Health Administration has led the way in medical innovation. It has driven breakthroughs to transform care for Veterans and improve health care nationwide. Each year, VA hosts the Winter Sports Clinic which challenges Veterans with disabilities to overcome obstacles and push past limitations.

Learn more about the history of VA’s National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
https://www.wintersportsclinic.org/

04/16/2026

“Driving all the way to Nashville for four hours can really get strenuous,” said Joel Edwards, a U.S. Army Infantry Veteran receiving oncology care at the Pointe Centre VA Clinic in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), nearly one-quarter of Veterans live in rural areas, where specialty care often requires extended travel. For years, that was the reality for many Veterans living in southeast Tennessee and northern Georgia who experienced long drives for cancer treatment, often repeated week after week.

Now, that routine is changing.

Read more about the Pointe Centre VA Clinic at https://www.va.gov/tennessee-valley-health-care/stories/va-close-to-me-brings-cancer-care-closer-to-veterans-in-rural-tennessee/.

04/15/2026

VA understands that military sexual trauma (MST) can affect survivors in different ways.

During Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, learn more about VA’s free MST-related care and services that are here for you year-round.
https://mentalhealth.va.gov/SAAPM

04/14/2026

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s stem cell processing laboratory has achieved accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), an internationally recognized mark of excellence for the stem cell transplant program.

“Accreditation for stem cell transplant processing lab was really critical to maintaining the utmost care for our patients who need stem cell transplant services.” said Dr. Salyka Sengsayadeth, TVHS Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Transplant Medical Director.

Read more at https://www.va.gov/tennessee-valley-health-care/stories/setting-the-standard-tennessee-valley-stem-cell-processing-lab-earns-national-accreditation/.

04/13/2026

04/07/2026

100K new Veterans sign up for health care following VA improvements

04/03/2026

Wishing safe travels to four VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Veterans who will be participating in the 40th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic from April 4-11. ✈️

Good luck to all 400 Veteran participants! 🏂

Adaptive Sports and Arts - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Read more at https://www.va.gov/tennessee-valley-health-care/news-releases/four-middle-tennessee-veterans-to-attend-national-disabled-veterans-winter-sports-clinic