Labor and delivery in Nashville, TN
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, and 1 more deliver babies in Nashville, Tennessee. Together they handled 15,710 deliveries in 2025. First-birth C-section rates run from 27% to 30%, against 26% across Tennessee.
Hospitals that deliver babies in Nashville
| Hospital | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital | 27% | 6,872 | Yes |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 28% | 5,676 | Yes |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center | 28% | 2,744 | Yes |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital | 30% | 418 | No |
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital
4220 Harding Rd, Po Box 380
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 27%6,872 deliveries in 2025
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1211 Medical Center Drive
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 28%5,676 deliveries in 2025
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
2300 Patterson Street
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 28%2,744 deliveries in 2025Top 25% for fewest complications
Metro Nashville General Hospital
1818 Albion Street
First-birth C-section rate 30%418 deliveries in 2025
Hospitals in Nashville without labor and delivery
- Tristar Skyline Medical Center — (615) 769-2000
- Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center — (615) 781-4000
- Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery — (615) 515-8200
More labor and delivery in Davidson County
- Tristar Summit Medical Center (Hermitage)