TriStar Health has announced it plans to apply for a certificate of need with the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission to build a full-service, acute-care hospital in Spring Hill.

If approved, the $250 million community hospital would be built on the same site as the existing TriStar Spring Hill emergency room and will offer a wide range of services including:

• 68 beds

• Intensive Care Unit

• Labor and Delivery Unit

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

• 4 operating rooms

• Cardiac catheterization services

• Imaging services, including MRI

Spring Hill’s population increased from less than 9,000 residents in 2000 to more than 50,000 in 2020. In the next five years, the population is expected to continue to grow to around 64,000 residents, the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury reports. Spring Hill is Tennessee’s largest city without a hospital.

WeGo to offer free fare Saturday to honor Nash

WeGo Public Transit will offer free fare to all riders Saturday, April 20, to encourage participation in events honoring Nashville Civil Rights activist Diane Nash. Those events include a parade to the Metro Nashville Courthouse and then “Dedicating Diane Nash Plaza: A Celebration of Courage and Conviction.”

The Nashville MTA Board recently voted to recognize the Diane Nash celebration with free fare. As a Fisk University student, Nash led non-violent protests and lunch counter sit-ins in Nashville. She is credited for the desegregation of six lunch counters in Nashville stores after confronting Mayor Ben West on the steps of city hall April 19, 1960.

The parade will start at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill, 625 Rosa L Parks Boulevard and end at the Public Square of the Davidson County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square. The dedication event will follow at 10 a.m. There also will be an evening gala. Information

WeGo also is partnering with local museums for discounts April 20. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Frist Art Museum will offer free admission for anyone showing a QuickTicket card.

Recipients named for historic grants

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has announced the recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants.

“The Historic Development Grant program assists in preserving and revitalizing some of Tennessee’s most historic and notable buildings so that they once again have the opportunity to serve as a hub for commerce and tourism,” said TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter. “I congratulate the communities receiving funding through the latest round of the program and thank the Tennessee Historical Commission for their partnership.”

The program will provide $5.7 million to projects that aim to renovate and preserve historic buildings across the state.

Nashville-area recipients include:

• Friends of Franklin Parks, Inc.: $300,000 to rehabilitate Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin

• Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7 Foundation: $300,000 to rehabilitate the Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7 in Franklin

• HREH, LLC: $113,000 to rehabilitate the Earles Drug & Professional Building in Franklin

• Wilson County Black History Committee: $100,000 to rehabilitate the Pickett Chapel in Lebanon

Home values rising fast in costliest metros

Those shopping for homes this spring are feeling vastly different levels of market heat depending on where they’re looking. Inventory is a critical factor, the latest market report from Zillow shows.

Buyers in the most expensive major U.S. metros are seeing prices ramp up faster than anywhere else. Monthly home value growth is highest in the coastal California metros and Seattle, topping out at 3.3% in San Jose. San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego and Los Angeles follow, with price growth of 2% or more.

These five metros are the most expensive markets among the 50 largest in the U.S.

Meanwhile, appreciation is subdued in Southern metros, where existing inventory has grown or nearly recovered since the outset of the pandemic. Metros with the slowest – but still fairly strong – growth are New Orleans, San Antonio, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville; all clock in at just over 0.5% appreciation month over month.

Nashville clocked in at 1.1% appreciation month over month, with a 4.1% increase, year over year, in available inventory.

Walker & Dunlop nabs $120M Gulch refinance

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced that it recently arranged $120 million in financing for 1111 Church, Nashville’s newest class A mixed-use multifamily community located in the heart of the Gulch neighborhood.

1111 Church includes 380 units spanning an impressive mix of studio and one- and two-bedrooms across nine unique layouts, all of which cater to today’s young working professionals and families. The property also offers over 52,000 square feet of recreational space, highlighted by a sprawling outdoor pool area, state-of-the-art fitness center, a pickleball court, golf simulators and more.

Additionally, residents enjoy expansive outdoor greenspaces, indoor lounges and entertainment areas, creating a truly immersive living experience.

Situated two blocks from the bustling Nashville Yards development, 1111 Church enjoys proximity to major employers and entertainment options, including the recently opened mini golf experience Puttshack within the building, which further draws new residents, locals and tourists alike to the property.

VU, Aderant team on AI for law students, firms

Aderant, a leading global provider of legal business management solutions, has announced its new collaboration with Vanderbilt Law School, which aims to drive greater awareness about artificial intelligence to benefit both law students and law firms.

AI is a top priority for both organizations, as evidenced by Aderant’s prolific introduction of AI tools like MADDI to enhance law business management and Vanderbilt Law’s recent founding of Vanderbilt AI Law Lab to explore how AI intersects with the delivery of legal services and access to justice.

The Aderant and Vanderbilt Law School collaboration kicked off last week, when Aderant CTO Andy Hoyt, a veteran technologist and visionary, addressed Vanderbilt Law School students associated with VAILL. Andy’s presentation focused on how Aderant is revolutionizing the legal industry with AI solutions to enhance the Business of Law.

In turn, Aderant will be featuring VAILL co-director Mark Williams (who co-founded VAILL with co-director Caitlin “Cat” Moon) as a speaker during the company’s 2024 Global Momentum conference in Nashville from May 6-9.

Lipscomb grad programs net U.S. News rankings

Lipscomb University’s Pfeffer Graduate School of Business, College of Education and College of Pharmacy have been recognized as offering some of the best graduate programs in the nation.

In the 2024 Best Graduate Schools released this week by U.S. News & World Report the Pfeffer School’s full-time Master of Business Administration, Professional Master of Business Administration programs, the College of Education’s graduate programs and the doctorate of pharmacy were included in their respective rankings. Each of these programs moved up in the rankings this year.

LP, Lennar announce nationwide partnership

LP Building Solutions, a manufacturer of high-performance building products, and homebuilder Lennar Corporation have announced a nationwide supply agreement.

The partnership signifies an expansion of the existing collaboration between the two industry leaders, leveraging LP’s expertise in engineered wood with Lennar’s extensive market reach.

Under the agreement, Lennar will expand its utilization of LP’s industry-leading engineered wood building products, including LP SmartSide Trim & Siding, LP Structural Solutions sheathing, sub-flooring and oriented strand board (OSB). These products are recognized for their durability and performance, aligning with Lennar’s commitment to delivering quality homes to its customers.

Grants available to TN animal shelters

Animal shelters across Tennessee are encouraged to seek grants for spay and neuter services. Applications are accepted until May 17, 2024.

“Pet owners can now access more affordable spaying and neutering services,” said state veterinarian Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. “Choosing these services helps reduce the number of unwanted litters and the strain on animal shelters. Additionally, treated pets are less prone to certain diseases which can prolong their life.”

The Animal Friendly Grants program, managed by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health Division, benefits from sales of Animal Friendly - Spay and Neuter Saves Lives specialty license plates.

Each $35 purchase contributes to these grants, available to government-run shelters and nonprofit organizations in Tennessee offering affordable spaying and neutering services.

Grant allocations are determined by the organization’s outreach, including the number of animals served and the counties reached. Priority is given to shelters and organizations serving distressed counties. Funds cover spay and neuter procedures only and must be done by a licensed Tennessee veterinarian at a Tennessee clinic.

Email [email protected] or call 615-837-5104 with questions.

Qualifacts launches health care AI platform

Qualifacts, a leading provider of electronic health record solutions for behavioral health and human services organizations, announced the launch of Qualifacts iQ before NatCon24, National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s annual conference last week.

Qualifacts iQ is an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solution purpose-built for behavioral health care, with direct input from Qualifacts customers and experts in the field.

Specifically designed for deep integration with the company’s EHRs (CareLogic, Credible and InSync), this AI solution can help organizations save time, maintain compliance, and improve focus on serving clients.

Qualifacts iQ is hosted within a secure, private environment alongside Qualifacts’ EHR solutions and comprehensive behavioral health data set.