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Middle Tennessee sees baby boom despite national birth rate decline
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Cereese Blose , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about this trend and the hospital's experience are available from WKRN News 2, providing more insight into the baby boom in Middle Tennessee.
In Middle Tennessee, a notable trend is emerging despite a decline in the national birth rate. Local hospitals are experiencing an increase in births, with Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown welcoming a new baby every 75 minutes. The hospital recently achieved a record number of deliveries, with 7,008 babies born this fiscal year.
This represents an increase of about 3% from the previous year. Hospital staff celebrated this milestone, marking a significant event for the facility. Further details about this trend and the hospital's experience are available from WKRN News 2, providing more insight into the baby boom in Middle Tennessee.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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