MURFREESBORO, TN - If you've driven by and have seen the sign, you have likely noticed the new medical office on South Church Street in Murfreesboro, near the Joe B. Jackson interchange. Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is set to open its third location in Murfreesboro at the end of this month. This new medical office sits between the Aldi grocery store and Camino Real.

Currently, with 17 walk-in urgent care centers in Middle Tennessee, Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care recognizes the increasing on-demand healthcare needs in growing communities, such as Murfreesboro. “Our goal is to meet and exceed the increasing need for quality care delivered in a convenient location at an affordable price,” said Nancy Becker, Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care division vice president.

All Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care locations provide urgent care, family care, wellness services, and occupational health services on a walk-in basis. With onsite X-ray and lab tests, the healthcare staff treat patients with medical needs, such as:

• Asthma and allergies

• Ear and eye injuries

• Flu, colds, viral illnesses, and COVID-19 testing

• Skin conditions, including burns

• Bites, stings, allergic reactions

• Stitches

• Broken bones, sprains, strains

• School, sports, wellness, and DOT physicals

• Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting

• Immunizations and vaccinations

• Urinary tract infections

• Occupational health services

The new center at 3403 S. Church St. complements two existing clinics in Murfreesboro: one on Fortress Blvd and one on Memorial Blvd. The phone number for the new office is 615-546-0015.

The centers are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Most insurance plans, TRICARE and VA, Medicare and Medicaid, as well as cash and credit cards, are accepted. Walk-ins are welcome or for added convenience, patients can schedule a same-day or next-day visit online with Hold My Spot® or book a virtual visit from the comfort of home. 

Operating seven days a week, these centers provide treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health, primary and family care, and wellness services. Patients can conveniently schedule same or next-day visits online or opt for virtual consultations. As part of the renowned non-profit and Catholic health system, Ascension, which operates 10 hospital campuses and a vast network of medical facilities throughout Tennessee, this collaboration underscores a commitment to delivering compassionate care. Nashville-based Urgent Team Family of Centers further expands access to quality and affordable family healthcare across more than 87 locations. For more information, visit ASTurgentcare.com.