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Welcome to Hearing Health Center: Enhancing Hearing in Wilson County and Middle Tennessee Since 1982!

For over four decades, we have been dedicated to empowering individuals in Wilson County and Middle Tennessee with optimal hearing solutions. The evolution of technology in hearing corrections over these years has been nothing short of remarkable. Witnessing the progression of digital sound and the integration of cutting-edge computers has allowed us to significantly enhance hearing within the normal auditory ranges.

At Hearing Health Center, we understand that successful hearing correction involves a combination of advanced technology and expertise. Having the best technology is invaluable, but it takes a skilled professional to harness its potential effectively. We are committed to maintaining a high standard of professionalism, continually honing our skills, enriching our knowledge, and ensuring our equipment remains state-of-the-art.

Our services encompass a comprehensive range to address your hearing needs:

  • Hearing Tests: Thorough assessments to determine your unique hearing profile.
  • Personalized Hearing Aid Fittings: Tailoring solutions to match your specific hearing requirements and lifestyle.
  • Maintenance Appointments: Providing regular cleanings and adjustments to maximize the performance of your hearing aids.
  • Custom Ear Plugs: Crafting personalized earplugs for hearing protection, musician molds, swim molds, and more.
  • Hearing Aid Batteries: Supplying reliable batteries to keep your hearing aids functioning optimally.
  • Assistive Listening Devices: Offering options like TV Ears to enhance your auditory experience.
  • Medical Referrals: Facilitating referrals to medical professionals when necessary for a comprehensive approach to your hearing health.
  • Continuing Hearing Consultations: Ongoing support and consultations to ensure your hearing solutions remain effective and tailored to your evolving needs.

Trust us with your hearing journey, and together, we’ll safeguard and enhance your precious sense of hearing.

Meet The Hearing Health Center Team

Allison McKeon Board Certified, Hearing Instrument Specialist

Allison O. McKeon

Board Certified, Hearing Instrument Specialist

Valerie L. Pyles

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Elli Hill

Oto-Tech

Susie Eckert

Oto-Tech

Cindy Miller

Front Office Coordinator

Tina Guffey

Business Office Manager

The Founder

Our founder, Fred Hutchison, black and white image

Fred Hutchison

After two years of traveling across the United States and consulting with several highly successful hearing centers, I chose to settle in Middle Tennessee. In March of 1981, I founded the Hearing Health Center with the goal of providing quality, honest hearing care to those in need. Initially based in Madison, TN, we quickly expanded to offer bi-monthly services in Lebanon and Smithville, TN. I understood that serving the community had to be a core principle of HHC, so I became a big supporter of the local Senior Citizen Centers and built a lasting relationship that continues to thrive today. As our business grew, we needed to expand our presence in Lebanon to accommodate more patients. We partnered with an ear, nose, and throat specialist at the University Medical Center, gaining valuable experience during our time there. After this ENT left Lebanon, I continued seeing patients three days a week until UMC required us to relocate. 

In 1992, I partnered with Dr. John Tate, a local ear, nose, and throat specialist. This partnership lasted nearly 22 years. During that time, we had the privilege of helping thousands of people with hearing loss. Dr. Tate handled the medical aspects, while I focused on providing amplification for those with hearing difficulties. In 1993, wanting to make a stronger commitment to Wilson County, I sold our Madison office and began working full-time in Lebanon. We also opened part-time locations in Carthage and Lafayette, TN. As our team grew and needed more space, we moved into our building at 1417 W Baddour Parkway, where we are still today. In 2021 we opened our newest location in Gallatin, TN and it has been successful ever since. 

With the strongest team in Hearing Health Center’s history, it was time to pass the company on to the next generation. On August 1, 2022, Allison McKeon took over and remains committed to upholding the exceptional customer service that has always been the core of our business. I am proud of what Hearing Health Center has become over the years and I know the company’s goal to provide honest and quality hearing health care will continue to be fulfilled.