How $300M in state funding for UTHSC will become 'a beacon of hope' for regional healthcare
By Steve Bohnel
Published on May 4, 2026.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has received over $300 million from the state for a new College of Medicine, a significant investment in its ability to recruit and address a critical nursing and physician shortage in the state. The funding will allow for the creation of a new college of physicians in the country. The university is also using new technology and modern spaces to address the shortage of physicians and nurses.
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