Williamson County Votes on Hospital Sale | Nashville News

Williamson County faces a pivotal decision as commissioners prepare to vote July 6th on selling Williamson Health to Ascension — a move aimed at tackling the county’s $1.1 billion debt. Though the idea first surfaced in 2025, a new state law signed by Governor Bill Lee in April clears the way for the sale by allowing the county to access proceeds from hospitals valued over $500 million. Still, uncertainty remains over exactly how much money the county can actually claim from the sale’s trust fund. Meanwhile, Ascension has pledged to retain all current Williamson Health employees for at least a year, adding a layer of stability to the potential transition. 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/82bc4d8c62bcd4e2