BREAKING: West TN Healthcare to purchase Tennova Healthcare facilities

JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennessee Healthcare has approved a resolution to buy Tennova Healthcare facilities in West Tennessee.

The West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees approved the resolution during a Tuesday evening meeting.

The acquisition involves Tennova’s Jackson, Dyersburg and Martin locations.

They are looking at a purchase price of $67 million, with the final amount to be determined at closing.

Leaders of the board say the acquisition will have a positive impact on their long-range financial plan.

We’ll have more on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at 10.