Our Story
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Covenant Health is a community-owned, healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers.
We fulfill our mission to improve the quality of life in our region through comprehensive services at 130+ locations, including 10 hospitals; outpatient clinics; specialized behavioral, oncology and rehabilitation facilities; home care; physician practices, and community programs. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare Review, Newsweek and Forbes as a best employer.
Established in 1996 by the consolidation of Fort Sanders Health System and MMC HealthCare System, Covenant Health is governed by a voluntary board of directors made up of community leaders and medical professionals.
Philanthropic affiliates include Covenant Health Foundation and the Thompson Cancer Survival Center Foundation in Knoxville, the Methodist Medical Center Foundation in Oak Ridge, the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation in Sevierville, and the Morristown-Hamblen Foundation in Morristown. Funds raised by the foundations provide services, equipment and other resources for excellence in patient care.
