Tennessee mayor signs off on $305k grant for new ambulance to serve rural counties

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Tony Garcia, WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · July 23, 2026 · 3 min read

What This Story Is About The mayor of Lewis County, Jonah Keltner, signed off on a grant worth more than $305,000 this week for a new ambulance and lift for the county and regional hospital in neighboring Maury County. Why It Matters Healthcare services are often scarce in certain rural parts of ...

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The arrival of a new ambulance in rural Lewis County, courtesy of a $305,000 grant, marks a significant boost to healthcare services in the area. This development is particularly noteworthy given the historical scarcity of medical resources in rural Tennessee. The fact that the ambulance will be shared with Maury Regional Medical Center underscores the collaborative approach being taken to address healthcare gaps in the region. As Senator Marsha Blackburn noted, the Rural Health Transformation Fund has the potential to bring much-needed support to rural hospitals, and this grant is a tangible example of that effort. For Nashville-area residents, this story serves as a reminder that healthcare challenges are not unique to urban areas, and that rural communities like Lewis and Maury counties require targeted investment to ensure equitable access to medical care. The success of this initiative will likely be closely watched by other rural communities in the state.

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Category: government · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Reading time: 3 min

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Tennessee mayor signs off on $305k grant for new ambulance to serve rural counties

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