Water Main Break Disrupts Service at Hermitage Hospital

Metro Water Services crews are working to isolate the break and restore service.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A water main break in the 5500 block of Old Hickory Boulevard in Hermitage, Tennessee is affecting service to TriStar Summit Medical Center and the surrounding area. Metro Water Services crews are on site working to isolate the 12-inch water main break in order to restore water service to the hospital.

Why it matters

Water service disruptions can significantly impact hospital operations, potentially affecting patient care, sanitation, and other critical functions. Prompt response and restoration of service is crucial for ensuring the hospital can continue serving the community.

The details

According to Metro Water Services, the water main break is located in the 5500 block of Old Hickory Boulevard. Repair crews are currently in the process of isolating the 12-inch water main break in order to restore service to TriStar Summit Medical Center, which is being affected by the outage, as well as the surrounding area.

  • The water main break was reported on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Metro Water Services

The local water utility responsible for maintaining and repairing the water infrastructure in Nashville, Tennessee.

TriStar Summit Medical Center

A hospital located in Hermitage, Tennessee that is currently experiencing a water service disruption due to the nearby water main break.

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What’s next

Metro Water Services expects to fully restore water service to the hospital once the break is isolated and repaired.

The takeaway

Water main breaks can have significant impacts on critical community infrastructure like hospitals, underscoring the importance of well-maintained water systems and prompt emergency response to minimize disruptions.