KNEE REPLACEMENT NASHVILLE – SERVING DAVIDSON COUNTY & METRO AREA
Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Serving Nashville, TN
Muscle-sparing subvastus technique with Mako robotic precision — 25 minutes south of downtown Nashville at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee in Franklin.
Dr. Cory Calendine performs total knee replacement for Nashville patients at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee in Franklin, approximately 19 miles south of downtown Nashville via Interstate 65. Nashville-area patients drive 25 to 30 minutes to access the subvastus muscle-sparing surgical approach paired with Stryker Mako robotic guidance — a combination not offered by every Nashville knee replacement surgeon. Dr. Calendine performs more than 700 hip and knee replacements each year and is a Stryker Mako consultant.
KNEE REPLACEMENT NASHVILLE FROM FRANKLIN, TN
Serving Nashville from Our Franklin Office
One Location, One Surgical Team, One Trip South on I-65
Dr. Calendine’s practice is located in Franklin, Tennessee, not in Nashville. For Nashville-area patients, that distinction matters because it shapes how the relationship works: every consultation, pre-operative visit, surgery, and follow-up happens at one address — 3000 Edward Curd Lane in Franklin, just off I-65 Exit 65. Nashville patients travel approximately 19 miles south for the surgical experience that Dr. Calendine has built around the subvastus approach and Mako robotic system. The trade is straightforward — a 25-minute drive for a technique combination that not every Nashville surgeon offers.
For a Nashville knee replacement patient, that single-location model removes the friction that fragments most surgical experiences. Pre-operative imaging, the consultation, the surgery itself at the on-campus BJIT Ambulatory Surgery Center, and every follow-up visit happen at the same Franklin address. There are no handoffs between a downtown Nashville clinic and a separate surgical hospital, and no records traveling between facilities. Nashville patients trade a 25-minute commute for an end-to-end orthopaedic experience built around a single fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon.
Driving to the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee from Nashville
The Most Common Route
From most Nashville neighborhoods, the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee is a single straight shot south on Interstate 65 — typically 25 to 30 minutes outside of peak commute traffic, longer during the 7–9 AM and 4–6 PM Nashville rush windows.
Take I-65 South approximately 17 miles from downtown Nashville to Exit 65 (Highway 96 West / Murfreesboro Road). Turn right onto Highway 96 West and continue approximately 1.5 miles. Edward Curd Lane is on the right, at the Williamson Medical Center campus entrance. The Bone and Joint Institute building sits on the medical center campus at 3000 Edward Curd Lane.
Drive Time by Nashville Starting Point
- From downtown Nashville and the Gulch: approximately 25 minutes.
- From Green Hills and Belle Meade: approximately 20 minutes via I-65 South.
- From Bellevue and the West End: approximately 25 minutes via TN-100 to I-65 South.
- From south Nashville, Antioch, and the Nolensville Road corridor: 18 to 22 minutes — often the shortest drive among Nashville patients.
- From east Nashville and Donelson: approximately 30 minutes via I-440 West to I-65 South.
- From north Nashville and Madison: approximately 30 to 35 minutes via I-65 South through downtown.
Distance from Downtown
~19 miles
Best Driving Route
I-65 South to Exit 65
Average Drive Time
25–30 minutes
Facility Parking
Free, on-site at BJIT campus
HOW DR. CALENDINE PERFORMS KNEE REPLACEMENT
Total Knee Replacement with Dr. Calendine
The Subvastus + Mako Approach
Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure that resurfaces the three compartments of an arthritic knee with metal and polyethylene components designed to restore pain-free motion. The goal is not just to remove pain — it is to give patients back the activities they have lost to arthritis. For Nashville patients evaluating knee replacement, the technique your surgeon uses and the precision of implant placement directly affect how that recovery feels in the first six weeks and how the knee functions five, ten, and twenty years later.
Subvastus Approach — Muscle-Sparing Total Knee Replacement
Dr. Calendine's standard technique is the subvastus approach, a muscle-sparing variation of total knee replacement that preserves the quadriceps mechanism rather than cutting through it. For active Nashville patients — including those who run the Cumberland Park greenway, walk the Belle Meade neighborhood, or are still working full-time at a downtown office — preserving quadriceps integrity matters. It translates to faster early return of leg strength, an earlier path off assistive devices, and an incision that does not sit directly over the front of the kneecap. Patients who kneel for work, faith, or recreation tend to notice this difference.
Mako® Robotic Assisted Precision Technology
Layered onto the subvastus approach is the Stryker Mako robotic-arm assisted system. Dr. Calendine uses Mako on every total knee replacement he performs. The system builds a three-dimensional model of your specific knee from a pre-operative CT scan — imaging that Nashville patients can typically complete at a Nashville-area imaging center before traveling to Franklin for surgery. Mako lets Dr. Calendine plan implant size, position, and alignment before the first incision is made, and verify those plans intraoperatively rather than relying on intraoperative judgment alone. As a Stryker consultant on the ongoing development of the Mako platform, Dr. Calendine brings a depth of system fluency that is unusual even among robotic surgeons.
Same-day Knee Replacement Surgery
Most appropriately selected total knee replacement patients go home the same day as surgery. For Nashville patients, that means a single Franklin trip on surgery day — arrival in the morning at the BJIT Ambulatory Surgery Center, surgery, recovery, and a return drive home on I-65 North that evening with a family member behind the wheel. Multimodal pain management has largely replaced overnight hospital admission for joint replacement, and Nashville patients in particular tend to prefer recovering in their own home from day one rather than spending an extra night in a clinical setting.
THE NASHVILLE CHOICE
Why Nashville Patients Drive South for Knee Replacement
Nashville is not short on orthopedic surgeons. Patients have options at Vanderbilt, at TOA, at the major hospital systems downtown, and across multiple private practices in Green Hills and West End. Nashville patients who choose Dr. Calendine are choosing against that local density — and they typically do so for three specific reasons.
The Subvastus + Mako Combination
The muscle-sparing subvastus surgical approach paired with Mako robotic guidance on every case is the technique combination Nashville patients consistently cite as the reason for the drive. It is not offered by every Nashville knee replacement surgeon, and it is the standard at Dr. Calendine’s practice — not an option reserved for select patients.
Volume That Reflects Specialization
Dr. Calendine performs more than 700 hip and knee replacements annually. Joint replacement is his entire surgical practice — not one subspecialty among many. He is also a Stryker consultant on the development of the Mako platform and trains other surgeons nationally and internationally on robotic technique.
One Address for the Entire Experience
Consultation, pre-operative work, surgery at the BJIT Ambulatory Surgery Center, and follow-up all happen at 3000 Edward Curd Lane. For Nashville patients, that means a predictable Franklin commute on the days that matter — and zero handoffs between hospitals, surgery centers, and clinic locations.
NASHVILLE PATIENTS ACROSS THE METRO
Nashville Patients Across Every Neighborhood
Dr. Calendine sees Nashville patients from across Davidson County — from Green Hills and Belle Meade to 12 South, the Gulch, and downtown; from Bellevue and the West End to Donelson, Hermitage, Madison, and the Nolensville Road corridor in south Nashville. Patients from the Vanderbilt area and the medical district frequently arrive having researched their options carefully, often after consultations elsewhere in the city. South Nashville and Antioch residents have one of the shortest drives in the entire patient population — often under 20 minutes on I-65 South. North Nashville and east Nashville patients trade a slightly longer commute for the same surgical experience. No Nashville neighborhood is too far north, too urban, or too far east to be a fit for a knee replacement consultation in Franklin.
Considering hip replacement instead? See Hip Replacement for Nashville Patients.
NASHVILLE KNEE REPLACEMENT FAQ
Common Questions from Nashville Patients
What makes knee replacement with Dr. Calendine worth the drive from Nashville to Franklin?
The combination Dr. Calendine offers — the subvastus surgical approach with Mako robotic precision — is not available from every knee replacement surgeon in Nashville. For patients who have researched their options and want a muscle-sparing technique paired with patient-specific robotic guidance, the 25-minute drive south on I-65 to Franklin is a straightforward trade for a meaningfully different surgical experience.
The subvastus approach leaves the entire quadriceps muscle intact, which translates to faster early recovery of leg strength and an incision that sits on the inner side of the knee rather than directly over the front — a practical difference for patients who kneel for work, faith, or recreation. The Mako system ensures implant placement matches the anatomy of your specific knee, not an averaged template.
How do I get to Dr. Calendine's Franklin office from Nashville — what is the route?
From downtown Nashville or most Nashville neighborhoods, take I-65 South approximately 17 miles to Exit 65 (Highway 96 West / Murfreesboro Road). Turn right onto Highway 96 West and continue approximately 1.5 miles. The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee is located at 3000 Edward Curd Lane — turn left at the Cool Springs area entrance. From most Nashville zip codes, the drive is 25 to 30 minutes outside of peak commute hours.
Parking is free and plentiful at the BJIT campus. For surgical patients, the BJIT Ambulatory Surgery Center is on the ground floor of the same building as Dr. Calendine’s clinic — so your pre-operative and surgical locations are the same address.
Does Dr. Calendine see knee replacement patients from all Nashville neighborhoods?
Yes. Patients come to Dr. Calendine’s Franklin office from across Nashville — from Green Hills, Belle Meade, the West End, 12 South, Bellevue, Donelson, Hermitage, Madison, and neighborhoods throughout Davidson County. For patients in south Nashville, Antioch, or the Nolensville Road corridor, the Franklin office is particularly accessible — often a 20-minute drive or less depending on the specific starting point.
Patients from north Nashville or neighborhoods north of downtown will have a slightly longer drive but remain well within the range that Nashville patients regularly travel for specialized surgical care.
Is robotic knee replacement available for Nashville patients — and what does the pre-operative CT scan involve?
Yes. All of Dr. Calendine’s total knee replacements use the Stryker Mako robotic system. For Nashville patients, the required pre-operative CT scan can typically be performed at a Nashville-area imaging center — most patients coordinate this through their primary care physician or through Dr. Calendine’s office, which will provide the specific imaging protocol required for Mako planning.
The CT scan itself takes approximately 20 minutes and is non-invasive. It captures the three-dimensional geometry of your knee anatomy, which Dr. Calendine uses to plan your specific implant size and positioning before surgery. Insurance coverage for the Mako CT scan is typically included, and Dr. Calendine’s team works through any insurance considerations to ensure every patient has access to the technology.
What are the risks of knee replacement surgery — what should I know?
Knee replacement is one of the most studied and performed surgical procedures in medicine, with a long safety record and well-characterized risk profile. Understanding the risks does not mean they are likely — it means you can make an informed decision and know what to watch for during recovery.
The most significant risks include infection (rare but serious, occurring in roughly 1–2% of cases and requiring prompt treatment), blood clot formation in the leg or lung (mitigated by early ambulation and blood thinners), stiffness that limits range of motion (most often related to inadequate early rehabilitation), and implant-related issues over the long term such as wear or loosening (uncommon with modern implants at 10–15 years). Nerve or blood vessel injury during surgery is rare. Anesthesia-related risks are discussed with your anesthesia team before surgery.
Dr. Calendine will review your specific risk profile at your consultation, including any factors that may modify your individual risk — prior surgeries, medical conditions, medications, and anatomy all play a role.
LOCATION & PRACTICE INFORMATION
Visit the Bone and Joint Institute
of Tennessee
The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee is located in Franklin, Tennessee, just off Exit 65 of Interstate 65, adjacent to Williamson Medical Center. Our facility serves patients throughout Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Spring Hill, and surrounding communities.
BONE AND JOINT INSTITUTE OF TENNESSEE
3000 Edward Curd Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
🕐 Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?
Schedule a Knee Replacement Consultation in Franklin
Schedule a consultation at the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067. No referral required. Dr. Calendine will review your imaging and give you a direct, honest assessment of whether total knee replacement is appropriate for your situation.