For a lot of Chattanooga-area veterans, the grueling cancer-treatment trek to Nashville just got a whole lot shorter. A new VA oncology and infusion clinic has opened in the city, bringing specialized cancer care closer to home and trimming roughly two hours off the round-trip appointments many were making to Nashville or Murfreesboro for appointments.
The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System says the new center moves infusion therapy and other oncology services into an outpatient clinic setting, which officials say is designed to ease travel burdens and reduce strain on caregivers. It is part of a broader push to put more specialty care into community clinics so veterans can get treated without spending half their day on the road.
Clinic location and services
According to WSMV, the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System has opened an Oncology Services and Infusion Center at Pointe Centre 2, at 1208 Pointe Centre Drive, Suite 110. The station reports that the clinic will provide infusion therapy and other cancer care for veterans across Rutherford County, Middle Tennessee and the broader Tennessee Valley.
A TVHS spokesperson told WSMV, “This expansion reflects TVHS’s commitment to meeting veterans where they are,” framing the Chattanooga site as part of a larger effort to push specialized care out of distant hubs and into local communities.
Part of VA 'Close to Me' program
VA Tennessee Valley Health Care says the Chattanooga expansion is part of the VA’s Close to Me program, which brings cancer care into roughly 30 outpatient clinics nationwide and targets rural and underserved areas, according to the system’s announcement. The VA event page also lists a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Friday, March 27 at 12:00 p.m., when TVHS leaders are scheduled to officially open the space to veterans and families for a short program and tours.
Timeline and local context
The VA MidSouth network’s facility listing notes that the Oncology Services and Infusion Center was recorded as having opened in December 2025, while other services at Pointe Centre 2, including primary care and complementary health programs, are still under construction and are expected to come online in April, per VISN 9.
Those staging details indicate TVHS rolled out oncology services in phases, with the clinical side up and running first, and a more public celebration planned for later this month once more of the space is ready for visitors.
Why this matters for veterans
For veterans and their caregivers, the new clinic is about more than convenience. Shorter drives can mean fewer overnight stays, lower transportation costs, and better odds of making every follow-up visit, all of which can shape how well people stick with cancer treatment plans.
Local reporting highlighted that the Chattanooga clinic will spare many veterans the two-hour drives they had been making to Nashville and Murfreesboro for oncology care, according to WSMV.
What’s next
TVHS is inviting veterans, families and community members to the ribbon-cutting on March 27 at noon, with brief remarks and refreshments on the program, according to VA Tennessee Valley Health Care. Veterans who have questions about oncology appointments are being directed to contact their VA care team or the Tennessee Valley Health Care office for the most up-to-date scheduling information.
