Nashville has 26 GLP-1 weight loss clinics, and 15 of them offer telehealth. Tennessee has one of the higher obesity rates in the country, and the city's booming healthcare industry has brought a growing number of weight management providers to meet that demand. Browse all weight loss clinics in Nashville, Tennessee or search across Tennessee.
What to Look for in a Nashville Weight Loss Clinic
Nashville's healthcare scene is dominated by large employers like HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which means the city has serious medical infrastructure. That's a plus. But the GLP-1 space here, like everywhere, includes clinics at very different quality levels:
Clinical oversight. You want a licensed physician, NP, or PA who specializes in metabolic health or obesity medicine, not a general wellness center that started prescribing semaglutide last year because it's profitable. Vanderbilt and several private practices in Nashville have dedicated obesity medicine programs. (See our BMI calculator.)
What comes with the prescription. The most effective GLP-1 programs pair medication with regular check-ins, lab work, and nutritional guidance. If a Nashville clinic writes you a script and you don't hear from them for three months, that's not a weight management program. That's just a prescription. Our guide on what to expect at your first appointment helps you tell the difference.
Medication flexibility. The better clinics carry both semaglutide and tirzepatide and can explain the trade-offs between them based on your specific health situation. Ask about brand-name options and whether they work with compounded versions. (See our semaglutide guide and tirzepatide guide.)
Pricing you can actually understand. Nashville GLP-1 programs typically run $200-$500 per month for clinic fees. Ask what that covers and what it doesn't before you commit. Our state-by-state cost guide has the benchmarks. (See our savings calculator.)
Top-Rated Nashville GLP-1 Clinics
These providers top the list for ratings and review volume:
- 61Five Health and Wellness — 5.0 stars / 1,180 reviews. Telehealth. Semaglutide and tirzepatide. Among the highest-rated clinics in the city.
- Genesis Lifestyle Medicine — 4.9 stars / 868 reviews. Telehealth. Phentermine and semaglutide programs with strong patient volume.
- NSI Wellness — 4.9 stars / 361 reviews. Telehealth. Semaglutide and tirzepatide.
- Restore Hyper Wellness — 5.0 stars / 321 reviews. Telehealth. Semaglutide program.
- Smiley Aesthetics Med Spa — 5.0 stars / 221 reviews. Telehealth. Semaglutide.
- IntraVenous Solutions — 4.9 stars / 219 reviews. Telehealth. Semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Nashville's average clinic rating is 4.8 stars. For the full directory, browse all Nashville providers.
Telehealth Options in Tennessee
Tennessee has expanded telehealth access, and more than half of Nashville's GLP-1 clinics now offer virtual visits. For patients in Murfreesboro, Franklin, Brentwood, or elsewhere in the broader Nashville metro, telehealth means you can work with a Nashville specialist without making the trip every month.
Telehealth programs typically cover the full cycle: virtual consultation, prescription, medication shipment, and remote follow-up monitoring. (See our telehealth GLP-1 provider directory and read the telehealth vs. in-person comparison.)
Insurance and Cost Considerations
TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, has very limited weight loss GLP-1 coverage. If you're on TennCare, expect to confirm what your plan will actually pay for before assuming coverage. (See our Medicaid GLP-1 coverage guide.)
For commercially insured patients, coverage depends heavily on your specific plan. Tennessee's major employers, including the large hospital systems and healthcare companies based here, often offer plans that include prior authorization paths for weight loss medications. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna, and Aetna plans vary by product.
Cash-pay GLP-1 programs in Nashville run $200-$500 per month for clinic management. For a full breakdown of what to expect, see our insurance coverage guide.
GLP-1 Medications Available in Nashville
Nashville weight loss clinics prescribe:
- Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic): the most widely prescribed GLP-1 injectable. Wegovy produced roughly 15% average body weight loss at 68 weeks in STEP 1. Full semaglutide guide.
- Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound): dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist showing stronger weight loss results. Full tirzepatide guide. (See our Zepbound vs. Mounjaro guide.)
- Oral semaglutide: the Wegovy pill for patients who'd prefer not to inject.
- Wegovy HD (7.2 mg): the higher-dose semaglutide for patients who need more weight loss after plateauing.
- Liraglutide (Saxenda): daily injection, an older option still offered at some clinics.
Getting Started
- Check your eligibility. GLP-1 medications are typically prescribed for BMI 30+ (or 27+ with a weight-related health condition). Our BMI requirements guide breaks down the criteria. (See our BMI calculator.)
- Browse Nashville clinics. Compare ratings, medication options, and telehealth availability at our Nashville directory.
- Book a consultation. Most Nashville clinics offer free or affordable initial visits. Read our guide on what to expect to prepare.
- Check your insurance. TennCare patients especially should verify GLP-1 coverage before the first visit. For commercial plans, have the clinic run a prior authorization check. Talk to your doctor about which medication is right for you.
Ready to find a clinic? Browse Nashville weight loss clinics or search all Tennessee providers.