Alvin C. York Veterans' Administration Medical Center
Our campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including addiction and substance abuse treatment, mental health care, recreational therapy, laboratory services, and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at our Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
Location and contact information
- Everyone must wear a mask and practice physical distancing.
- We may screen you for COVID-19 symptoms at the entrance.
- Approved visitors only. Ask your care team who can visit.
- Ask your team about phone or video appointment options.
Check on Mondays for each facility’s latest guidelines.
Address
Phone numbers
Clinical hours
- Mon: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tue: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wed: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thu: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Sat: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Sun: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Prepare for your visit
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Cost: Free
Wheelchair availability: Wheelchairs are available upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building.
Van services for Veterans
DAV vans
Hours: Individual van schedules vary
We work with Disabled American Veterans and county Veterans Affairs directors to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to get to scheduled medical appointments.
Non-DAV van services
Many localities in the region provide other van services to Veterans.
Learn more about DAV and the other van services available in your county
Shuttle service at
Coming soon!
Local transportation services
Coming soon!
Other services
Coming soon!
Beneficiary travel
Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.
In the spotlight at VA Tennessee Valley health care
Health services offered here
Click on a service for more details like location, contact, and appointment information.
Addiction and substance abuse care
Contact information
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
We help Veterans on their recovery journey through outpatient and inpatient services. Our residential facility helps Veterans deal with substance abuse, homelessness, mental health, and unemployment through its 24-hour therapeutic and educational programs like:
- Rehabilitation
- Health maintenance
- Community support
Audiology and speech
We diagnose and treat conditions affecting your hearing, speech or balance. These include hearing loss, tinnitus (noise or ringing the ears) and dizziness—also speech, language, voice or swallowing disorders.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat. Some dates by appointment only
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. Walk-ins are accepted for hearing aid repairs.
Referral required? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Our Audiology services provide:
- Hearing evaluations
- Selection, management, and repair of hearing aids and assistive listening devices
- Evaluation, programming, and management of cochlear implants and bone-anchored implants
- Evaluation and management of tinnitus
- Initial evaluation and referrals for balance/dizziness.
Our Speech Pathology services provided:
- Dysphagia evaluation (swallowing) including modified barium swallow studies
- Voice disorders
- Gender Affirming Voice Therapy
- Laryngectomy rehabilitation (including TEP voice prostheses)
- Motor speech disorders
- Augmentative and alternative communication devices
- Dysfluency
- Cognitive reorganization (dementia)
- Cognitive-communication disorders
The Chattanooga and Clarksville VA Clinic has limited audiology services, so please call us so we can ensure you get the best care. Please note that VA compensation and pension examinations are provided by the Compensation and Pension Service.
Blind and low vision rehabilitation
We offer advanced vision care and blind rehabilitation services to help you live independently. These may include vision-enhancing devices and technology as well as visual skills and related training.
Contact information
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Our low vision outpatient clinic can assess your needs and provide a rehab plan tailored to your personal goals. Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services. Our clinic services include:
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Visual skills assessments
- Guidance on how to develop visual motor and perceptual skills
- Training to help you manage daily activities with your vision loss
COVID-19 vaccines
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Sat. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Sun. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Appointments
Your VA health care team will contact you if you’re eligible to get a vaccine during this time. As the supply of vaccine increases, we'll work with our care teams to let Veterans know their options.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We are offering COVID-19 vaccines to all Veterans, their spouses and caregivers. At TVHS, we have the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. If you are wanting to get your first dose, let us know here.
For COVID-19 booster shots, here's what you need to know:
- If you received Moderna, you can get a booster shot at least 5 months after completing your COVID-19 vaccination series. If you're eligible, our team will call you to schedule an appointment.
- If you received Johnson & Johnson, you can get a booster shot at least 2 months after completing your COVID-19 vaccination. If you're eligible, our team will call you to schedule an appointment.
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at VA
COVID-19 Testing
We offer COVID-19 testing to enrolled Veterans at our Nashville and Murfreesboro campuses Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you would like a test, please visit the Murfreesboro urgent care clinic or the Nashville emergency department. A team member will assist you. You can also contact your provider to schedule a test.
Additionally, you can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests at COVIDtests.gov, or by calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). Order tests now so you have them when you need them. Learn more about COVID-19 testing at VA.
Cardiology
Our cardiology specialists offer advanced treatment and care for conditions affecting your heart and blood vessels, including heart disease, stroke, heart rhythm disorders and high blood pressure.
Contact information
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We perform noninvasive and minimally invasive tests and procedures that check, support, and improve your heart health. We’ll work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan and treat you with the most effective medications.
Caregiver support
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-225-5853Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting one of our caregiver support coordinators. If the Veteran you care for was injured post-9/11, you may be eligible for even more services, including a stipend to help with expenses, training, and medical coverage if you aren’t already covered.
Chiropractic
Chiropractors work closely with your health care team to diagnose and manage muscle and joint conditions, including problems in the back, neck and other areas.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-225-6700Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Chiropractic care restores, improves, and maintains your function, activity, and health. We work with your primary care doctor and other specialty care providers to provide a complete health care plan for you. We offer many treatments, like:
- Spinal manipulative therapy to relieve pressure on your joints, reduce inflammation, and improve nerve function
- Electrical stimulation therapy, which reduces pain by sending mild electrical pulses through your skin to help stimulate injured muscles or manipulate nerves
- Soft-tissue mobilization, which uses gentle pressure or massage to relax tense muscles, reduce scar tissue, or stretch connective tissue
Complementary and integrative health
Complementary and integrative approaches like acupuncture, yoga, and meditation can improve mental health, help you manage pain, and promote wellness.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-225-6700Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We use complementary medicine along with standard medical treatments, like using acupuncture to help lessen the side effects of chemotherapy. We also provide alternative medicine instead of traditional medical treatments, like using herbs rather than prescription drugs to treat cancer. We offer treatments, like:
- Natural products and special diets
- Deep breathing, meditation, and yoga
- Acupuncture and acupressure
Dental/oral surgery
If you’re eligible for VA dental care, we provide dental screenings, cleanings, X-rays and fillings. We also provide specialty dental procedures like root canal, restorations and dentures.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-225-6920Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
If you’re eligible for VA dental care, we offer a full range of quality dental services like:
- Routine exams and teeth cleaning
- Restorative procedures, including fillings and crowns
- Comprehensive surgical care, including extractions (pulling teeth) and oral cancer screening
- Routine and advanced prosthodontic care, including bridges, dentures, and dental implants
- Routine and advanced periodontal care, including root canals, gum treatments, and supporting bone care
- Oral and facial reconstruction surgery to repair damage from traumatic injury or serious illness
Dermatology
Our dermatologists offer expert treatment for a range of conditions that affect your skin, hair and nails—from acne to psoriasis to skin cancer. We also offer skin cancer screening and education.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-225-3600Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We provide care for many medical and surgical skin conditions. Our dermatology services include:
- Medically necessary treatments for skin conditions like skin cancer and rashes
- Specialized treatments for acute (short-term) and chronic (long-lasting) skin conditions, like psoriasis, eczema, warts, and fungal illnesses
- Evaluation, biopsy, and treatment of cancerous or pre-cancerous skin conditions, like abnormal moles and lesions.
- Referrals for complex conditions
Endocrinology
We provide caring, expert treatment for diabetes and disorders of the endocrine, hormonal, glandular and metabolic systems.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and other endocrine system problems that can create or complicate serious medical conditions like diabetes, obesity, and thyroid or parathyroid disorders.
Gastroenterology
Our gastrointestinal (GI) specialists offer screening and treatment for conditions affecting your GI tract, gallbladder, liver and pancreas—like reflux, Crohn’s disease, hepatitis and pancreatitis.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We diagnose and treat medical conditions in your esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, and other parts of your digestive system. We can also test and treat other organs, like your liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
Homeless Veteran care
Contact information
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail.
Laboratory and pathology
We offer blood tests and other advanced testing services to help you and your VA health care team monitor your health, find and understand any health problems and make informed treatment decisions.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Our laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services. Our laboratory and pathology services include:
- Study of blood, urine, and other bodily fluids for illness management
- Testing for infectious diseases
- Cytopathology (study of unusual cells) and surgical pathology (study of tissue removed during surgery)
- Autopsy services
Nephrology
Our specialists offer you advanced care for kidney-related diseases like chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure and fluid and electrolyte problems. We also provide dialysis and related support.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Our team of kidney doctors (nephrologists) actively manage all aspects of adult kidney disease, kidney and bladder stones, renal hypertension (high blood pressure caused by kidney disease), and mineral and bone disorders. We provide inpatient and outpatient services, like:
- Dialysis preparation and referral
- Home patient monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Kidney disease education
Neurology
Our specialists evaluate and treat conditions and diseases of the brain, spine, and nervous system, including headache, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and other conditions.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We provide inpatient and outpatient services for chronic diseases and disorders that affect your brain, spine, and the nerves that connect them. Our neurologists read electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings, which measure the electrical impulses brain cells use to communicate with each other. We evaluate and treat many neurological illnesses and disorders such as:
- Neuropathy (nerve damage), myelopathy and other spinal cord injuries, and radiculopathy (pinched nerves)
- Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis
- Stroke, dementia, and degenerative diseases
- Other neurological conditions
Nutrition, food, and dietary care
Our nutrition experts work closely with you and your care team to help make sure you’re getting the nutrition you need to get and stay as healthy as possible.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Our registered dietitians can help you maintain or improve your health with good nutrition tailored to your needs. Through group, individual, and telehealth sessions, we provide nutrition education and counseling in areas such as:
- Cardiovascular and heart health
- Chronic kidney disease
- Diabetes (including gestational diabetes)
- Eating disorders and digestive health
- Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition
- Weight management
Ophthalmology
Our ophthalmology specialists diagnose and provide medical and surgical care for conditions that affect your eyes—like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We offer comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for eye-related illnesses, injuries, and other issues.
Optometry
Our optometrists offer you routine eye exams, preventive vision testing and treatment for conditions like glaucoma. We also provide prescriptions for eyeglasses and other assistive devices.
Contact information
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Our optometrists provide many eye-related services and treatments like:
- Vision services and eye exams
- Treatment for diseases and injuries of the retina, cornea, and other parts of your eye
- Low-vision services for conditions like macular degeneration that can’t be corrected by glasses, surgery, or medication
- Special eye exams for diabetic patients
Patient advocates
VA wants to make sure that you get the best possible care. If you need help finding care or getting problems resolved, please contact a patient advocate.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Phone
615-873-7225Walk-ins accepted? Yes
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare
Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care at our health care facilities. They can:
- Help you get answers or address concerns with your care team
- Advocate for patient and family rights
- Serve as advocates for minority Veterans, women Veterans, and Veterans with disabilities
- Offer specialized help to former prisoners of war and Veterans transitioning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND)
Pharmacy
Our specialists provide a full range of services to help you get and understand your prescription medicines and supplies. You can refill VA prescriptions online, by phone or by mail.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Phone
615-867-6000Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Our pharmacy provides Veterans with convenient, efficient service to make it easy to get your medications and medical supplies. At our Alvin C. York and Nashville campuses, you can:
- Pick up new prescriptions in person
- Refill prescriptions online at www.myhealth.va.gov and by phone or mail
- Safely dispose of medicines
Our community-based outpatient clinics have pharmacist consultants available, but our pharmacies are solely located at the Alvin C. York and Nashville campuses.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
If you’re living with a traumatic brain injury, amputation or other disability, our specialists offer support to help you improve your independence and quality of life, manage pain and stay healthy.
Contact information
Physical Therapy
Building 9 Ground floor, room G07Hours
- Mon. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Occupational Therapy
Building 5 Ground floor, room G15Hours
- Mon. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tue. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wed. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thu. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Amputee Clinic
Building 5 Ground floor, room G20Appointments
At the Alvin C. York campus, we offer physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, and EMG. Call us to schedule, cancel, or reschedule your appointment.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Our physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors and therapists focus on whole-body health. They can help you manage your pain, increase your independence, and improve your quality of life with services like:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Kinesiotherapy
- EMG (nerve and muscle testing)
- Physicians can provide evaluation and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal (muscle, joint) conditions
- Amputation clinic
- Wheelchair clinic
Certain services are offered at select locations. At the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center, we provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, kinesiotherapy, recreational therapy, and EMG. The Nashville VA Medical Center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and EMG. At the Clarksville and Chattanooga VA clinics, we provide physical therapy.
Primary care
Your VA primary care provider will work closely with you to plan for all the care you need to stay healthy and well throughout your life, including immunizations and vaccinations. They will also work with family members or caregivers who support you.
Contact information
Primary Care - Firm D
Building 3 Ground FloorHours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Primary Care - Firm A, Firm B, Firm C
Building 117 Ground FloorHours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? No
Walk-ins accepted? No
Schedule an appointment onlineA strong network of family and internal medicine specialists and services can offer you the best possible care. Internal medicine doctors (internists) prevent, diagnose, and treat adult diseases. Doctors who specialize in family medicine provide primary health care to the entire family. Your primary care team can coordinate the many services you receive such as:
- Labs and blood work
- Mental health care
- Women's health care
- Radiology
- Social services
- Telehealth
Radiology
Contact information
Radiology
Building 1 Ground floorAppointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We offer radiology and imaging services to diagnose and treat many medical conditions.
At the Nashville VA Medical Center, we provide x-rays, ultrasounds, mammography, CTs, PETs, MRIs, nuclear medicine and interventional radiology. The Alvin C. York VA Medical Center offers general radiology services, mammography, ultrasounds, MRIs, CTs and nuclear medicine services.
The Clarksville VA Clinic offers general radiology services, and the Chattanooga VA Clinic offers x-rays, ultrasounds, and CTs.
Recreation and creative arts therapy
We offer a wide range of activities (arts and crafts, games, sports, exercise) that we can adapt to your needs.
Contact information
Hours
- Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sat.
- Sun.
Appointments
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Recreation therapy and creative art services is a direct-care service that aims to maintain or improve functional independence and quality of life through active therapy and meaningful therapeutic activities. Therapy outcomes are based upon Veteran’s treatment needs and goals in order to optimize independence in life activities. Goals are achieved through state of the art clinical care, education, technology, and research-based interventions within the scope of recreation therapy and music therapy.
Special services available include:
- Recreation therapy
- Adaptive sports
- Creative expression
- Vibroacoustic therapy
- CERV- equine therapy
- Music Therapy
- Guitar 4 Vets
- Operation Song
- Sounds of Acoustic Recovery (SOAR)
- Therapeutic Drumming
Benefits of services include, but are not limited to:
- Increase physical well-being
- Increase strength and endurance using a variety of treatment modalities
- Positive coping strategies for management of unwanted behaviors
- Decrease anxiety
- Increase knowledge of community resources
- Decrease social isolation
- Improve social functioning
- Development of new leisure skills
- Increase independence in leisure functioning
- Enhance creative expression
- Promote constructive use of leisure time
Community Partners:
We work with a variety of community partners to provide therapy options for our Nation's heroes! If you are a community organization that provides sporting and other recreation activities and are interested in working with our recreation therapy, call 615-225-4606.
Spinal cord injuries and disorders
If you have a spinal cord injury or disorder, our specialists provide coordinated care throughout your life. We work to help you achieve your goals for independence, productivity and quality of life.
Contact information
Spinal cord injury clinic
Building 9 Ground floor, room G09Appointments
Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.
Phone
615-867-6000Referral required? Yes
Walk-ins accepted? No
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
VA has the nation’s largest system of care for spinal cord injuries and disorders. We provide a convenient, connected network of experts to care for you during each phase of your life. Our experienced primary care providers are trained to check for problems unique to spinal cord injuries.
- Pressure ulcers
- Pneumonia
- Blood clots
- Bladder and sexual issues
- Constipation and other gastrointestinal problems
- Sexual issues
Learn more about the VA spinal cord injuries and disorders care system
Suicide prevention
Call our Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 (select 1) for free, private help anytime 24/7. Our local suicide prevention coordinators can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services.
Contact information
Appointments
Walk-ins are accepted at the urgent care clinic from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. every day.
Phone
615-867-6000Walk-ins accepted? Yes
Care we provide at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to help you and your family during times of crisis. We offer:
- Suicide prevention care coordinators
- Suicide prevention case managers
- Veterans Crisis Line follow-up care
- Suicide prevention training from the TVHS Suicide Prevention Team
- Gun safety locks
If you are experiencing a crisis at this time, please call 800-273-8255 and press 1 for professional help or seek help at the Nashville VA emergency department and Alvin C. York VA urgent care clinic from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.