Rep. Aron Maberry

It was great to join fellow Republicans from across Tennessee at the Tennessee Republican Party's 2026 Statesman's Dinner last night.

One of the most meaningful moments of the evening was seeing the late great Representative Jeff Burkhart honored as the 7th Congressional District Statesman of the Year. It was a fitting tribute to a man who faithfully served our community and our state.

I also enjoyed catching up with friends from across Tennessee and having great conversations about the future of our state. It was a wonderful evening celebrating conservative leadership and the values that make Tennessee strong!

When I ran for the State House, one of my top priorities was bringing another hospital to Clarksville. Our community has grown rapidly, and access to quality healthcare must grow with it.

Immediately after being elected, I began meeting with healthcare systems about investing in Clarksville. Ascension Saint Thomas was one of the most enthusiastic about becoming part of our community and helping meet our growing healthcare needs.

Our community showed up in force at the Certificate of Need hearing, and together we secured approval for both Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville and TriStar Clarksville.

This week marked the culmination of that work as we officially broke ground on the new Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville hospital!

I am incredibly thankful for every elected official, community leader, healthcare advocate, and citizen who took part in the conversations, attended meetings, testified, and championed this effort along the way. This achievement was made possible because so many people worked together with a shared vision for the future of Clarksville.

For too long, Clarksville has struggled with limited healthcare options despite being one of the fastest-growing communities in Tennessee. Today, we are turning the page. We are going from a healthcare desert to becoming a healthcare oasis.

This is a major win for Clarksville, Montgomery County, and the families who deserve greater access to high-quality healthcare close to home. I am grateful to everyone who helped make this vision a reality, and I can't wait to see the impact this hospital will have on our community for generations to come.

Promises made. Promises kept.