RECAP: Murfreesboro, TN - A new freestanding emergency room will soon be built at the intersection of S. Church Street at Warrior Drive. The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission unanimously approved TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center’s Certificate of Need to build the future emergency room in southern Murfreesboro.
This news came shortly after the Rutherford County Commission pushed forward their support of the additional medical care coverage for the community, in the form of a resolution...
The $19 million TriStar Murfreesboro ER will bring 24/7 emergency care to one of the fastest-growing areas in Tennessee.
With 11 treatment rooms, a trauma bay, full-service lab, advanced imaging, and a three-bay transport base, the new facility is designed to handle serious medical needs quickly and efficiently. “This ER is a critical investment in the health and safety of our community,” said Lou Caputo, TriStar StoneCrest’s CEO.
TriStar has long served Murfreesboro through urgent care and medical offices, but last year alone, over 8,000 residents traveled to Smyrna for ER services. This new location will help ease that burden and reduce wait times across Rutherford County. It’ll accept all insurance providers, including TennCare.
Community support played a huge role in getting the project approved. More than 1,200 letters were submitted in favor, and the Certificate of Need passed with a 7-0 vote. TriStar StoneCrest expressed deep gratitude to everyone who advocated for the ER—from local residents to elected officials.
- 11 treatment and exam rooms
- 1 trauma room
- A full-service lab and advanced imaging department
- A 3-bay ground transport base
Meanwhile in north Rutherford County, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is partnering with Murfreesboro Medical Clinic to build a freestanding emergency department in Lascassas, bringing additional care to residents traveling from that direction.
About TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is a 119-bed hospital that has provided high-quality care to Rutherford County and surrounding communities since 2003. Part of HCA Healthcare, the facility was the first in Tennessee to earn American College of Surgeons Level III Trauma Center verification and is recognized as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. The hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a designated Level III Trauma Center. Services include a Level II neonatal intensive care unit, maternity suites, a lactation boutique, emergency care, general surgery, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, spine and joint care, urology, wound care and cancer care through the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute. For more information, visit TriStarHealth.com and click on TriStar StoneCrest.
