Clay Residents Call For Community Meeting Over Cumberland River Hospital
Clay County community members have called for a meeting Thursday night to try to again discuss options to reopen the hospital. Several community members have expressed concern to both officials and hospital advocates that the county’s decision on funding could jeopardize efforts. Clay County Commissioners voted earlier this month not to fund an incentive package […]
Cumberland River Hospital Has Been Maintained Since Closure
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he has not finalized a deal to sell the facility. Attorney William Birdwell gave an update on the contract negotiations to the Celina Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. Birdwell represents the “group of individuals” interested in the hospital. Presley said he has maintained the facility since it closed […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
Cumberland River Hospital Auctioning Medical Technology
The Cumberland River Hospital plans to auction off its advanced medical gear as no movement has been made in reopening the facility. Owner johnny Presley said the equipment was appraised Wednesday and is set to be sold through an online auctioning service. “Unfortunately, it looks like that we are are going to have to dismantle […]
Clay Leaders To Meet Over Hospital Differences
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley will meet October 20th with Clay County leaders and EMS to resolve their differences. Celina Mayor Tonya Spears and Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan agreed upon the date during a public meeting held by Presley Tuesday night. About 20 residents attended as well to voice concerns about the hospitals […]
Cumberland River’s First Month A Success
One month in to the reopening of Celina’s Cumberland River Hospital, Owner Johnny Presley said he is proud of the operation so far. The clinic has averaged around 25 to 50 patients a day. Presley said the emergency room has served about 200 patients. “Oh, the community has done great,” Presley said. “We have had […]
