Wellmont Health System in Kingsport, Tenn., has named Bart Hove interim president and CEO, effective Sept. 16.
Most recently, Mr. Hove was president of Bristol (Tenn.) Regional Medical Center for 12 years. 
He brings 37 years of healthcare experience to his new role, including time spent as CEO of hospitals in Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama and Florida.
Mr. Hove will succeed Denny DeNarvaez, who recently resigned after four years as president and CEO.