Comptroller Office: ARP Money Can Be Used To Purchase Hospital
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office confirmed American Rescue Plan money could be used to purchase the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins questioned whether that could happen. Director of Communications John Dunn said public health expenditures fall under permitted uses. “I think the concern that we would have would be making sure you have enough […]
Collins: Comptroller Has Concerns On Purchasing Local Hospital With ARP Money
The State Comptroller’s Office has reservations on Clay County and Celina possibly using American Rescue Plan funding to purchase the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said he spoke with Comptroller Jason Mumpower Thursday about the possibility. “Could the city, county afford to run it, so he had some concerns there,” Collins said. “He […]
Healthcare Company To Visit Cumberland River Hospital For Lease Opportunity
A Florida-based healthcare company will visit Celina’s Cumberland River Hospital later this month to further evaluate the facility. Over the past few years, Braden Health has purchased and reopened four other hospitals in Tennessee. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the date set tentatively September 28th. “I wish I felt confident enough that the city could […]
Celina Aldermen Give Mayor Approval To Negotiate Hospital Purchase
The Celina Board of Aldermen supports Mayor Luke Collins asking Clay County for funding to assist in purchasing the Cumberland River Hospital. The Aldermen passed a motion unanimously at a special called meeting Thursday. Collins said the commission’s answer will determine future negotiations with Hospital Owner Johnny Presley. “It’s a long journey, but I’d like […]
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Shares Buying Price With Celina
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley has shared a price with Celina Mayor Luke Collins to purchase the facility. Collins said it will cost $1.5 million to strike a deal. “The only thing that is limiting us is us,” Collins said. “We just have to decide as a community to make it happen, and if […]
Clay Commission Encourages Collins To Move On Hospital
The Clay County Commission supports the city of Celina’s efforts to find a way to reopen the Cumberland River Hospital. City Mayor Luke Collins approached the board after a Monday planning committee meeting, gauging interest in a city-county partnership. Clay County Executive Dale Reagan said he recommended connecting hospital Owner Johnny Presley with Braden Health. […]
Celina Mayor Gauging Interest In Purchasing Cumberland River Hospital
Talks of reopening the Cumberland River Hospital will continue in Celina through a Monday work session between Clay County and the city. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said one idea he plans on discussing is a county and city partnership to purchase the facility. “I want to address them at the planning meeting to talk to […]
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Has New Outlook On Reopening
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he is interested in negotiating with Celina officials to reopen the facility. Presley said Celina passing a resolution supporting the hospital gives him a strong will to bring back medical services. “Obviously, my goal is to get the hospital reopened for the citizens and residents for Clay County,” […]
Celina Mayor Starts Term With Resolution Supporting Local Hospital
The newly elected Celina Mayor and Board of Aldermen wasted no time starting city business Tuesday, passing a resolution in support of the Cumberland River Hospital. The hospital closed last August after disagreements with local EMS and financing issues. Mayor Luke Collins said the intent is to show that Celina wants the hospital open. “The […]
Cumberland River Hospital Owner In Talks With Potential Investors
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he is in discussions with potential investors for the facility. Presley said four parties are interested with repurposing the Celina property. “We have entertained and shopping around talking to potential investors that may be interested in opening the facility,” Presley said. “As either a potential hospital, a free […]
