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Board presses Metro to speed lease extension as renovations are planned ahead of Dec. 2027 lease expiry
Summary
Board members pressed Metro and Meharry Medical College to expedite a lease‑extension decision so the hospital can proceed with prioritized renovations and capital projects; members warned investing without a firm extension is risky, while others said Metro appears likely to renew.
Board members debated the timing and risks of renovating the hospital building while lease negotiations with Metro and Meharry Medical College remain unresolved. The board was unanimous in saying the hospital requires upgrades — from elevators to emergency‑department modernization — but divided on whether to invest before a firm extension is…
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