Moderate Risk 🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center  ·  Tennessee

Vanderbilt University Medical Center TN

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  TENNESSEE

6 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
30
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score6 / 10   Moderate
Facility Type🏥 Major Hospital / Trauma Center
Operator / BranchVanderbilt University
Host CountyDavidson County TN
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius30 miles

// Strategic Significance

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is the premier Level I trauma center and academic medical center for the mid-South region serving a 100-mile patient catchment. Nashville was struck by a devastating EF3 tornado in March 2020 and VUMC served as the primary trauma center for dozens of victims.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Nashville metro with 2 million residents relies on VUMC as the primary trauma center for a wide geographic area. The March 2020 tornado demonstrated real mass casualty surge capacity challenges.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-440, US-70S, 21st Avenue South. Davidson County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and flooding protocols with VUMC trauma operations.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

Davidson County TN
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate

// Cities Within Risk Zone

Nashville TN
Tornado / Flooding
6/10
Moderate