Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands
Care teams at Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital and ER in Sparta, TN, deliver personalized testing and care for your everyday health needs.
Specialty and emergency care, close to home
Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands in Sparta, Tennessee, delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands is a destination for specialty care — including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, mammography as well as adult and geriatric behavioral health services.
Our primary and specialty care doctors deliver advanced care close to home. Learn more about our services and programs by clicking on the "departments" tab at the top of this page.
Catalyst Grants
Ascension Saint Thomas is pleased to announce that we will be awarding special 10th year Anniversary Upper Cumberland Community Catalyst Grants. The restricted Catalyst Grants are intended to be a “spark” that jumpstarts local community projects to create necessary changes and improvements. These grant opportunities can provide a much-needed boost to build capacity, achieve big dreams, strengthen nonprofits, and improve long term sustainability for communities. Community change makers are vital for driving community-led, transformative solutions. We wholeheartedly support the efforts of Community Based Organizations, Non-profit, and Government organizations leading community-driven solutions.
Awards and recognitions
- Recognized with a 5-star rating by Becker’s Hospital Review as a hospital patients are most likely to recommend to their family and friends.
- Patient safety honors- Our hospital is a recipient of the Zero Harm Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association for excellence in patient safety.
- Awarded the Chest Pain Certification from The Joint Commission - We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and evidence-based care to our patients.
- Recognizing our caregivers- We value our caregivers by recognizing their service. Click here nominate someone!


