UTHSC Breaks Ground on New $350 Million College of Medicine Building in Memphis

Memphis, TN, October 8, 2026 — A significant development in medical education is underway in Memphis as the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), in collaboration with elected officials, has officially broken ground on a new College of Medicine building. This ambitious project represents an investment of $350 million and is poised to reshape the landscape of medical training in the region.

The new facility, slated to be a 300,000-square-foot structure, is strategically located at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Dudley Street in Memphis. Its construction is driven by the critical need to address existing physician shortages within the community and to expand the capacity for training future medical professionals.

By increasing the size of the medical student cohort it can accommodate, the new College of Medicine building aims to bolster the pipeline of doctors entering practice, potentially alleviating healthcare access issues in the future. The project signifies UTHSC’s commitment to advancing medical education and research and its role in serving the health needs of Tennessee and beyond.

The timeline for the project indicates that the building is expected to be ready for occupancy and operations in January 2030. This phased approach allows for meticulous construction and the integration of state-of-the-art facilities designed to support a comprehensive medical education program.

The groundbreaking ceremony marks the commencement of physical construction, following extensive planning and design phases. The development is anticipated to have a positive economic impact on the area through construction jobs and the long-term contribution of highly trained medical personnel to the workforce.

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