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Specializing in You Since 1950


For 75 years, we've been more than just a healthcare provider—we've been a trusted partner in the lives of families across West Tennessee. From first steps to life’s milestones, we've been here, offering compassionate care when you need it most.

Our mission has always been simple—enhancing lives by delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare. But beyond the care we provide, it's the relationships we've built and the trust you've placed in us that truly define our journey. Every smile, every handshake, and every story shared within our walls is a reminder of why we do what we do.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives for the past 75 years. Your trust, support, and partnership inspire us every day to continue our mission of making healthcare better—today, tomorrow, and always.


Dr. Jere Hammond

"I came to the Jackson Clinic in 1981; my brother-in-law, Dr. Russell Robbins, and my brother, Steve Hammond, preceded me. I joined a strong and talented group of internal medicine doctors and got to meet some of the original founders as well, including Dr. Leland Johnston and Dr. Baker Hubbard..."

75 Facts for 75 Years


Welcome to a celebration of our journey, innovation, and commitment to quality care over the past 75 years. Check back over the course of the year to learn all 75 facts about The Jackson Clinic!

Card with text: On September 23, 1949, construction began on The Jackson Clinic, setting the stage for Tennessee’s first multi-specialty group practice and a new era of healthcare in West Tennessee. We opened on November 6, 1950, with a commitment to high-quality care. 75 years later, we’re still here to Specialize In You.
Card with text: In the early years, we partnered with GM&O Railroad for our first managed care contract, laying the foundation for future collaborations in providing accessible, quality healthcare. Dr. Paul E. Wylie and Dr. John R. Thompson weren't just colleagues – they were birthday twins! Even more incredible? Their wives, Virginia Wylie and Lena Thompson, shared a birthday too!
Card with text: We expanded our diagnostic capabilities in 1987 by introducing CT scans, enhancing precision, and advancing patient care. We expanded our services in 1989 with the opening of a new location in North Jackson, providing Family Practice and Dermatology care to better serve the community.
Card with text: Furthering our commitment to accessible, high-quality healthcare in the region, we opened a new loaction in Humboldt on August 1, 1992. Launched in 2023, our Medical Assistant Program invests in our team by offering employees a 16-week path to career growth through guided study, hands-on training, and clinical experience.
Card with text: Marking a new chapter on July 16, 1996, we launched our Milan location – expanding access to our high-quality healthcare for the surrounding community. Our first location at 616 West Forest Avenue featured 24 exam rooms, a lab, pharmacy, library, and business office. Built by H&M Construction for $300,000 – more than the founders or their bank could secure locally – it laid the foundation for decades of growth.

The Journey So Far


What began in 1950 with five dedicated physicians has flourished into one of Tennessee’s largest multi-specialty group practices, now home to more than 165 providers across 25 specialties. But it's the stories, the faces, and the relationships we’ve built that truly define our journey. Explore some of the moments that have shaped The Jackson Clinic of today.


Honoring Decades of Care


For 75 years, we've been more than just a healthcare provider — we’ve been a part of your lives, your families, and your most cherished moments. As we celebrate this milestone for The Jackson Clinic, we want to recognize these hard-working providers and employees who have dedicated themselves to ensuring we can continue to offer you accessible, high-quality healthcare.

  • Jere Hammond, MD
  • Patricia French
  • James Diffee III, MD
  • Felicia Newsome
  • Carla Harper
  • Ronald Taylor, MD
  • Mary Woods
  • Russell Lents, MD
  • Sherry Gordon
  • Eric Muir, MD
  • Robert Gilroy Jr., MD
  • Mary Ann Conaway
  • Jeff Johnson
  • Lisa Owen
  • Lisa Rogers, MD
  • Arnetta Speer
  • James Payne, MD
  • Edward Hockaday
  • Andra Todd
  • Pamela Scarbrough
  • Nick Appleton, MD
  • Angela Palmer
  • Janice Shelton
  • Keith Kirby, MD
  • Donna Bishop
  • Christy Nelson
  • Cindy Barr-Rawdon
  • Cheri McAdams
  • Janet Tinnon
  • James Crenshaw Jr., MD
  • Sheree Fielding
  • Lisa Buckley
  • Valerie Mayfield
  • Marshall Banks, MD
  • Dana Hager, MD
  • Steven Thorne, MD
  • L. Kay T. Smith
  • Angela Rogers
  • Joe Ragon, MD
  • Holly Kopmeier
  • Mary Fortner
  • Todd Teague, MD
  • Lisa Anderson, MD
  • Cynthia Stepps
  • Cathy Henning
  • Mary Sykes
  • Lory Brooks
  • Evanna Proctor, MD
  • Ronnie Hazelwood
  • Amanda Reiter, MD
  • Travys Jarrett
  • Dulce Madrid, MD
  • Wanda Rhodes
  • Laura Lapierre
  • Ashley Harvill
  • Melissa Tims
  • Christopher Welsch, MD
  • Carlton E. Hays, MD
  • Phillip Coy, DO
  • Natasha Mahajan, MD
  • Wendy Bowen
  • Steven Adams
  • Mirriam King
  • Gay Butler
  • Penny Ward
  • Mindy Renfroe
  • Karen Worley
  • Caitlin Wright
  • Amy Perry
  • Kenny Fuller
  • Tracy Hart
  • Amanda Chilcutt
  • Rodney Staton, DPM
  • Bryan Tygart, MD
  • Beverly Davis
  • Donna Mays