TRISTAR SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER TO BUILD FREESTANDING EMERGENCY ROOM IN LEBANON

Lebanon, TN – (June 24, 2026) – TriStar Summit Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, announced today it is moving forward with plans to build TriStar Lebanon ER after being granted a Certificate of Need by the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission.

The $18 million facility will expand access to high-quality, 24/7 emergency care for residents in Lebanon and surrounding communities. Located at the intersection of Willard Hagan Drive and South Hartmann Drive, TriStar Lebanon ER will include 11 treatment rooms, including one trauma room, on-site laboratory services and imaging capabilities.

“TriStar Lebanon ER represents an important investment in the future of Lebanon and the surrounding communities we serve,” said Cindy Bergmeier, chief executive officer of TriStar Summit. “As Wilson County continues to grow, this new emergency room will help ensure patients can access high-quality emergency care close to home when every minute matters.”

Wilson County is one of Tennessee’s fastest-growing counties, with more than 171,000 residents and projected growth of 11% by 2030. TriStar Lebanon ER will provide a more convenient emergency care location for patients in Lebanon and surrounding communities, building on TriStar Summit’s continued investment in Wilson County.

“We are grateful for the support from community leaders, residents and patients throughout this process,” Bergmeier added. “The need for access to emergency care in Lebanon remains a priority for the community and we are proud to continue investing in the health and well- being of Wilson County families.”

The Certificate of Need was granted following the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission’s approval of TriStar Summit’s proposed Agreed Order, clearing the way for the project to move forward and expand emergency care access in Lebanon.  

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About TriStar Summit Medical Center

TriStar Summit Medical Center offers a full array of acute care services, including emergency care, general surgery, cardiology, obstetrics, orthopedics, intensive care, physical medicine, neurology, outpatient diagnostic services, an Ortho Spine Center and cancer care. Designated as the only hospital in Tennessee as a Pathway to Excellence® organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). TriStar Summit is designated as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). TriStar Summit Medical Center is located at 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage, TN. For more information about the services offered and health plans accepted by TriStar Summit, visit TriStarSummit.com.

About TriStar Health

TriStar Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers in the region, comprised of ten hospitals, 21 imaging centers, 110 physician offices, six freestanding ERs, eight outpatient surgery centers, 18 CareNow® Urgent Care centers and ten medical parks. TriStar Health utilizes advances in clinical technology and innovative procedures while delivering high-quality care. The TriStar Health network had over 1.5 million encounters last year, including 478,000 ER visits, 93,000 inpatient admissions and 8,000 babies delivered. The network is supported by over 2,400 physicians and 10,000 employees – including more than 2,800 nurses – who, above all else, are committed to the care and improvement of human life. TriStar Health is an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services. Learn more at TriStarHealth.com.