How long is the wait at urgent care in Nashville?

Most Nashville urgent care clinics see patients within 15 to 45 minutes, significantly faster than the city's emergency departments, which average over two hours for non-critical cases according to HospitalStats.org. You can check real-time wait times and book ahead on Solv to reduce your wait further.

Does urgent care in Nashville accept TennCare?

Yes, most Nashville urgent care clinics accept TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program. TennCare covers approximately 1.4 million Tennesseans, including children, pregnant women, and adults with qualifying disabilities. Tennessee has not expanded TennCare to all low-income adults, so eligibility is limited — check with your clinic to confirm your plan is accepted.

Is there 24-hour urgent care in Nashville?

Several Nashville-area urgent care clinics offer extended evening hours, often until 8 or 9 p.m., seven days a week. True 24-hour urgent care options are more limited; for after-hours emergencies, Nashville's freestanding emergency rooms at TriStar and Vanderbilt are available around the clock. Check Solv for current hours at your nearest clinic.

When should I go to the ER instead of urgent care in Nashville?

Go to the ER — or call 911 — for chest pain, shortness of breath, stroke symptoms (sudden face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe head injuries, uncontrolled bleeding, or any condition you believe is life-threatening. For everything else — flu, strep, minor injuries, UTIs, ear infections — urgent care is faster and less expensive.

Does urgent care in Nashville accept my health insurance?

Most Nashville urgent care clinics accept major commercial plans including BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana, as well as TennCare. Self-pay rates are typically available for uninsured patients. Confirm your specific plan is accepted by checking the clinic's Solv profile or calling ahead.

What makes Nashville unique in terms of healthcare access?

Nashville is the headquarters of HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest for-profit hospital company, giving the metro one of the most developed hospital networks in the South. However, Tennessee has not expanded TennCare (Medicaid), meaning many low-income working-age adults fall into a coverage gap. Urgent care offers a more affordable entry point for the uninsured in Nashville than the ER.

Can urgent care in Nashville treat seasonal allergies and sinus infections?

Yes. Nashville's pollen seasons — cedar and oak in spring, ragweed in fall — are among the most intense in the Southeast. Urgent care clinics can evaluate and treat allergic rhinitis, sinus infections, and asthma flare-ups, and can prescribe antihistamines, nasal steroids, or antibiotics when appropriate. No appointment is needed at most locations.

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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Murfreesboro (West)

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

1144 Fortress Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 371281144 Fortress Blvd

4.81(5k reviews)

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94% of patients recommend this clinic.

Booking and checking was a breeze. Staffs were excellent. Treated very respectful And was out in less than an hour. I highly recommend this provider!

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Murfreesboro

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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2445 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 371292445 Memorial Blvd

4.86(6.3k reviews)

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97% of patients recommend this clinic.

I’m here visiting my daughter. Had been sick at home but took meds. My meds ran out and having lots of coughing. The staff was outstanding. My wait time was minimal. I was treated and meds called as well. Excellent job ladies🥰 I would definitely recommend this medical facility.

Canvas Dx, PM Pediatrics Tennessee

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600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Nashville, TN 37219600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd

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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Murfreesboro (West)

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Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, Murfreesboro

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Canvas Dx, PM Pediatrics Tennessee

Canvas Dx

Complete Health Partners, Downtown Nashville

Complete Health Partners

CareNow Urgent Care, Downtown North Gulch

CareNow Urgent Care

Concentra Urgent Care, Nashville Central

Concentra Urgent Care

Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas, Midtown Express Care

Ascension Medical Group Saint Thomas

East Nashville Family Medicine

East Nashville Family Medicine

Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinic, Belcourt

Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinic

Connectus Health (Vine Hill)

Connectus Health (Vine Hill)

CareNow Urgent Care, East Nashville

CareNow Urgent Care

CareNow Urgent Care, West End

CareNow Urgent Care

Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinic, Melrose

Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinic

Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinic , Belle Meade

Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinic

CareNow Urgent Care, Green Hills

CareNow Urgent Care

CareNow Urgent Care, Donelson

CareNow Urgent Care

Concentra Urgent Care, Nashville South

Concentra Urgent Care

Concentra Urgent Care, Elm Hill Pike

Concentra Urgent Care

Complete Health Partners, Nashville West

Complete Health Partners

CareNow Urgent Care, Brentwood Health Park

CareNow Urgent Care

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