In the 1970s, local physicians saw an opportunity to expand access to care and create a more coordinated system for the region.

In the 1970s, Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia were growing, but access to care was not keeping pace. Many established physicians were nearing retirement, and few were stepping in to replace them.

Recognizing the need for a more coordinated and sustainable approach, local medical leaders began working toward a new model of care.

Dr. Jerry Miller, then president of the hospital medical staff, led the effort. With support from a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, he recruited a small group of family medicine physicians to help bring that vision to life.

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Several of HMG’s first family physicians. Pictured at the top, left to right: James L. McCoy, MD, Robert C. Lee, MD and J. Bryston Winegar, MD. On the bottom: Jerry L. Miller, MD and Joel D. Gonce, MD.

Together, they believed a physician-led group could deliver more accessible, consistent, and patient-focused care across the region.

In January 1977, that vision became reality. Holston Medical Group began caring for its first patients and quickly established a foundation for long-term growth.

Today, that same commitment continues—delivering high-quality, cost-effective care while remaining grounded in physician leadership and community focus.

Growing together

Listening to the needs of our community

Healthcare has seen many changes in the last decades, and HMG continues to provide for our region by listening to the medical needs of the community and making necessary investments to help in those areas.

For more than 45 years, HMG has maintained a sharp focus on delivering value to patients through strategic investments, which support the health and wellbeing of the region.

HMG is nationally recognized for patient-focused value-based care. We continue to make care more convenient and affordable through services like our Outpatient Diagnostic Centers, Surgery Centers, Endoscopy Center, Sleep Centers, and Dialysis Center.

Clear, transparent care

We believe patients should have clear, upfront information about the cost of care. Understanding pricing is an important part of making informed healthcare decisions.

As part of that commitment, we provide tools like our diagnostic price transparency resource, giving patients greater visibility into the cost of services before they receive care.

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Our focus on the future

We continue to focus on what matters most—strong patient relationships, accessible care, and services that support the health of our communities.

As we grow, that commitment stays the same: providing care that is dependable, connected, and centered around you.

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