The safety-net facility had fallen about six months behind on paying its landlord, Meharry Medical College in Nashville.
While Nashville General paid $500,000 to cover its utility bills last week, it is still five months behind on its parking bill and owes Meharry Medical College more than $326,000, according to the report.
A spokesperson for Nashville General told News Channel 5 the hospital is cash poor due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is working to pay bills as quickly as it can.
Nashville General has not responded to Becker’s request for comment.
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