FDA-Cleared · Drug-Free · Non-Invasive Depression Treatment Serving Williamson County
If you’re struggling with depression in the Nashville metro area and antidepressants haven’t delivered relief, TMS Therapy Nashville could be your next step.
TMS of Tennessee operates clinics in Franklin and Brentwood (two locations) — both within a 20-minute drive from downtown Nashville. We provide FDA-cleared Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) using the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System to patients from Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Cool Springs, Spring Hill, Nolensville, and Thompson’s Station.
No medication. No surgery. No recovery time. Most individuals drive themselves home and resume daily activities immediately after each short session — easily scheduled between errands, school pickup, or a work break.
Major Depressive Disorder
Treatment-Resistant Depression
OCD
Anxious Depression
Postpartum Depression
Most patients are approved within 24 hours. We handle insurance verification for you.
No obligation. Your information is 100% confidential.
Accepted: BCBS Tennessee · Aetna · Cigna · UnitedHealthcare · Medicare
FDA-Cleared treatment
Accepting new patients
Most insurance accepted
Serving Williamson County & Nashville
19-minute sessions · no downtime
Authentic outcomes from Nashville-area residents who turned to us after medications fell short.
TMS uses targeted magnetic pulses, similar to an MRI, to stimulate the areas of the brain responsible for mood regulation. No medication. No surgery. No downtime.
Meet with our clinical team to review your history, confirm insurance coverage (we complete all paperwork), and determine if TMS is appropriate for you. Most Nashville-area patients receive approval within 24 hours. Initial visit: 60–90 minutes, including brain mapping.
We map your brain to precisely target the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex using NeuroStar Advanced Therapy and BrainsWay Deep TMS technology, calibrated specifically for your needs. No two patients receive identical treatment protocols.
Five sessions per week, each lasting 19–40 minutes. You recline comfortably, stay awake, drive yourself home, and return to your day — whether that’s work, errands, or a walk at the park. Most individuals notice improvement by weeks 2–3.
FDA-cleared and clinically proven. No medication side effects. No cognitive impairment.
Depression that hasn’t responded to two or more antidepressant trials. This is exactly what TMS was designed to address. Most insurance plans specifically cover TMS for TRD — and we handle all verification.
FDA-cleared since 2018. Many patients whose OCD hasn’t responded to medication or ERP therapy find meaningful relief here.
A subtype where depression and anxiety occur simultaneously. TMS targets the brain circuits involved in both conditions.
A non-medication option particularly valuable for new mothers who need effective treatment without concerns about breastfeeding. Safe, non-invasive, and covered by most insurance plans
Active and expanding areas of clinical application. Our team evaluates each patient individually to determine appropriate candidacy and protocol selection.
We built our clinics around a single mission: eliminate every obstacle between a suffering patient and effective treatment.
Insurance verified before you arrive — We complete all prior authorization paperwork for BCBS Tennessee, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Tricare, Anthem, and Medicare. No unexpected bills. If your plan doesn't cover treatment, we inform you before your first visit.
FDA-cleared technology — NeuroStar Advanced Therapy and BrainsWay Deep TMS — two of the most rigorously tested TMS systems available. Both FDA-cleared and validated across hundreds of clinical trials since 2008.
Zero downtime — fits your schedule — 19-minute daily sessions. Drive here, sit comfortably, drive back to work or home. Most patients schedule appointments between meetings, during lunch hour, or right after school drop-off.
Trained, dedicated clinical team — Every TMS technician at our locations is certified and experienced. The same technician runs each of your sessions, so you never have to re-explain your story to a stranger.
Dr. Kondapavuluru brings more than 30 years of psychiatric experience to TMS of Tennessee, with board certifications in General Adult Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry. A longtime Middle Tennessee physician, he has served as Staff Psychiatrist at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System and at Rolling Hills Hospital in Franklin, TN, and previously held a faculty position as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University. He also served as Chairman of the Dementia Committee at the VA-Tennessee Valley Healthcare System.
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology — General Adult Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology — Geriatric Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry — University of Maryland / Sheppard Pratt, Baltimore
Psychiatry — Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University
Williamson Medical Center, Franklin, TN · Rolling Hills Hospital
Kondapavuluru PV et al. “Increased prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus among psychiatric inpatients with bipolar I affective and schizoaffective disorders.” Journal of Affective Disorders, 2002.
Co-Owner
Co-founder of TMS of Tennessee, guiding clinical standards and patient care philosophy.
Clinical Liaison & Patient Care Advocate
Your first point of contact for clinical questions throughout your treatment journey.
TMS Coordinator & Lead Technician
NeuroStar certified. Runs your daily sessions and ensures treatment consistency start to finish.
Managing Partner
Oversees clinic operations and patient experience across TMS of Tennessee locations.
Yes. TMS therapy is covered by most major insurance plans for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder. TMS of Tennessee is in-network for many plans and manages all prior authorization at no cost to you.
Typical insurance requirements for TMS coverage: Documentation of MDD or TRD diagnosis, plus evidence of two or more failed antidepressant trials at adequate dose and duration. Our team reviews your history and manages all prior authorization paperwork on your behalf.
Self-pay options available
CareCredit accepted
Advance Care Card accepted
We’re located at 354 Downs Blvd, Suite 109, Franklin, TN 37064 — a short drive from Williamson Medical Center, easily accessible from Carothers Parkway and I-65.
354 Downs Blvd Ste 109, Franklin, TN 37064
205 Powell Pl, Suite 216, Brentwood, TN 37027
1616 Westgate Cir, Suites 129-130, Brentwood, TN 37027
Free parking is available directly at the building. Pull into the main lot off Downs Blvd and enter through the main entrance. Follow signs to Suite 109. Accessible entry available. If you have trouble finding us, call 615-703-5908 and a team member will guide you in.
Start at Williamson Medical Center on Medical Center Parkway, Franklin, TN.
Head northwest on Medical Center Parkway toward Carothers Parkway — approximately 0.5 miles.
Turn left onto Carothers Parkway South and continue approximately 0.3 miles.
Turn right onto Downs Blvd and continue approximately 0.2 miles.
The building is on your right at 354 Downs Blvd. Pull into the main parking lot and follow signs to Suite 109.
Take I-65 South out of the city.
Take Exit 74B to merge onto Old Hickory Blvd West toward Brentwood.
Move into the left lanes and turn left onto Franklin Rd (US-31 South).
Turn right onto Maryland Way to enter the Maryland Farms complex.
Drive about 0.4 miles down Maryland Way, then turn left onto Powell Place (just past the greenway park space).
The building at 205 Powell Pl will be on your right. Take the stairs or elevator to Suite 216.
Take I-65 South toward Huntsville.
Take Exit 69 for Moores Lane West (TN-441).
Merge onto Moores Lane, staying in the right-hand lane.
Take your immediate first right onto Westgate Circle into the Westgate business park.
Follow the circle around to the right until you reach building 1616. Park in the open front lot; the entrance leads directly into Suites 129-130.
To Franklin: ~20 minutes
To Brentwood: ~15 minutes
From Downtown Franklin:
~7 minutes
From Cool Springs:
~5 minutes
From Brentwood:
~8 minutes
From Spring Hill:
~15 minutes
From Nolensville:
~18 minutes
60–90 minutes, including a neuropsychiatric evaluation and brain mapping session to determine your motor threshold and precise targeting coordinates. Daily follow-up treatments run 19–40 minutes.
No. TMS uses magnetic pulses (similar to MRI technology). No anesthesia required, no seizures induced, no memory loss reported. The most frequent side effect is mild scalp discomfort during the initial sessions.
A standard course includes 30–36 total sessions (five per week for 6–7 weeks). Many patients notice improvement during weeks 2–3 of treatment. Approximately 83% of individuals who complete the full course achieve measurable symptom relief.
Yes. TMS has been FDA-cleared since 2008 with demonstrated safety across more than 100 clinical trials. The most common side effects are mild, temporary scalp discomfort or headaches during the first few sessions, which typically resolve on their own.
Our clinics use NeuroStar Advanced Therapy and BrainsWay Deep TMS with the H-coil system. Your treatment protocol — whether rTMS, dTMS, or Theta Burst Stimulation — is determined during your initial consultation and brain mapping session.
Call us at 615-703-5908 (Franklin) or 615-541-4687 (Brentwood) or complete the form on this page. Our team will verify your insurance, schedule your free consultation, and guide you through every step. Most patients begin treatment within one to two weeks after their initial consultation.
Most Nashville patients are approved within 24 hours. We verify your insurance before you arrive, handle all prior authorization, and have you in treatment within one to two weeks. No cost. No obligation. Just a conversation.
Most patients are approved within 24 hours. We handle insurance verification for you.
No obligation. Your information is 100% confidential.
Accepted: BCBS Tennessee · Aetna · Cigna · UnitedHealthcare · Medicare
