Tennessee Health COPA Public Hearing on Ballad Health

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Published October 22nd, 2025

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Tennessee Department of Health will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2025, to allow public comment on Ballad Health's Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA). The hearing will take place in Blountville, TN, with options for in-person or written comments.

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The Tennessee Department of Health has issued a media advisory announcing a public hearing to be held on November 18, 2025, concerning Ballad Health's Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA). The hearing is scheduled to allow the public to provide comments and feedback on the COPA. Information regarding the Ballad COPA is available on the TDH website.

Regulated entities and interested parties should note the date and location of the public hearing. Individuals wishing to comment will have three minutes to speak and may also submit written comments. Those unable to attend can submit comments via email or mail. This notice serves as an informational announcement regarding an opportunity for public input.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Tennessee Department of Health COPA Public Hearing to be held Nov. 18, 2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 11:00am NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, that will include a formal process for the public to comment on Ballad Health, specifically related to the Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA).

The hearing will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., EST, at Northeast State Community College. Center for the Performing Arts, located at 2425 Highway 75, in Blountville, Tenn. Information about the Ballad COPA is available on this page of the TDH website.

Those who wish to provide comments regarding the COPA may sign in upon entering the center’s auditorium and will speak in the order in which they signed in. Each individual will be given three minutes to deliver remarks. Participants may also bring written comments. Those unable to attend the hearing may provide input by email to tn.health@tn.gov or by mail to the Tennessee Department of Health – COPA, 710 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243.

What: Certificate of Public Advantage Public Meeting

When: Tuesday, November 18, 5:30 p.m., EST

Where: Northeast State Community College
Center for the Performing Arts
2425 Highway 75
Blountville, TN 37617