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TriStar StoneCrest announces plans to bring freestanding emergency room to Murfreesboro

This $19 million facility will provide 24/7 emergency care with the same high-quality services as a hospital-based ER, helping meet the growing demand for accessible healthcare in southern Rutherford County.

May 16, 2025
TriStar Murfreesboro ER Building Concept.

Murfreesboro, Tenn. — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center announced today that it plans to apply for a Certificate of Need with the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission to establish a freestanding emergency room in Murfreesboro. If approved, the $19 million ER will be located in the Barfield community of Murfreesboro and offer a variety of services including:   

  • 11 treatment/exam rooms
  • 1 Trauma Room
  • Lab and advanced imaging department
  • Nursing station
  • 3-bay ground transport base

Freestanding ERs have the same capabilities as a hospital-based ER, and often ease the burden on hospital ER waiting rooms. They are open 24/7 and accept all insurance providers, including TennCare.

“Rutherford County is one of the fastest growing areas in America, and with that growth comes a greater demand for accessible, high-quality emergency care,” said Lou Caputo, chief executive officer of TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. “The ER is a critical investment in the health and safety of Rutherford County families, ensuring they get the care they need without delay.”

TriStar Murfreesboro ER will provide the essential healthcare infrastructure to support the current and future needs in Murfreesboro and surrounding communities in Southern Rutherford County. Murfreesboro has more doubled in population since 2000, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in Tennessee.

With more than 388,000 residents today, the county is expected to add 35,000 more residents over the next five years, according to the University of Tennessee’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research. This emergency room would be the first to serve the southern portion of the county that is expected to see a surge of over 10,000 residents in the next five years.

“Expanding emergency care in Murfreesboro is a win for our residents and I fully support this ER,” said Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland. “Greater access means faster treatment in critical moments, and more healthcare options ensures that our community will receive the highest standard of care.”   

For more information and to show your support, please go to TriStar Murfreesboro ER.

Published:
May 16, 2025
Location:
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center