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Funding Rural Health Across Tennessee | Nashville News
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Summary
Fifty-three rural Tennessee projects are set to receive federal funding to transform healthcare access, from community gardens and bike trails to upgraded hospitals and accessible public transit—part of a bold national effort to revitalize rural health infrastructure across 44 counties. Known as the Healthy Active Rural Tennessee (HART) initiative, these grants aim to reverse hospital closures, improve tech, and boost outcomes for all ages, while also supporting vital programs like Special Olympics training and expanding safe walking paths along heritage rail trails. With deadlines looming by September 2027 and future funding contingent on reapplication, this investment is critical for economically distressed areas striving to build healthier, more connected communities right where residents live. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/58d7037dd978e664