Hi, my name is Thomas Atkins. I am a Cheatham County, and Pleasant View native. I attended high school at Pleasant View Christian School, and subsequently received my undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University. I then earned my Medical Doctorate at  the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee where I fell in love with Family Medicine. Family Medicine is a specialty that not only allows me to see patients of all ages, but also gives me the opportunity to provide a wide variety of services and procedures.              My Residency training was very unique. Given my passion for rural medicine, I was chosen to help create and mold a new rural track residency at UTHSC Family Medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. While developing this track, I spent much of my training in small, medically underserved towns and cities getting exposure to the challenges of rural medicine. 

Throughout my training, I was able to see how rural physicians can make a huge impact in their community, and it has always been my dream to return to my home town, and care for my neighbors. 

           This dream became a reality when I began practicing at the Village Primary Care in July 2025.

           When not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife, two beautiful daughters, and family. I love all things outdoors whether it is fishing, caring for our growing livestock, or gardening. 

            I can think of no greater joy than having the opportunity to practice medicine in my home town. If you are looking for a true down-to-earth family doctor who is passionate about preventing diseases, patient-centered medicine, and helping you work towards a healthier version of yourself, it would be an honor to be your doctor.