TriStar Gallatin Freestanding ER
Life-saving care, minutes away
Gallatin is a great place to call home. It has high-quality neighborhoods, first-class schools, a variety of entertainment and recreation options, and a vibrant business community. It is a safe place to live and raise a family.
What it lacks, however, are enough emergency care facilities to support the growing population. TriStar Hendersonville wants to change that, and we need your help.
Gallatin families and residents deserve the peace of mind that comes with having timely and convenient access to ER services. In an emergency, seconds save lives. That’s why TriStar Hendersonville is looking to expand its network of freestanding emergency rooms to Gallatin with a facility near the intersection of Harris Lane and Green Lea Boulevard.
A freestanding Emergency Room can do all the things a hospital-based ER can do. It can treat heart attacks, strokes, broken bones, and other emergencies. The only difference is that it isn’t connected to a hospital, allowing them to be located in communities that are miles away from the nearest ER to provide faster care.
In 2022, TriStar Health's network of freestanding ERs provided care to over 80,000 patients when traditional hospital-based ERs were either too full or too far away. With this new facility, we could add Gallatin to the list of communities where we treat serious injuries and provide life-saving care.
Show your support
TriStar Health wants to bring a freestanding ER to Gallatin, and we need your support. Writing a letter of support is the best way to help us bring emergency care to Gallatin. Complete the form below to show your support.
TriStar Health wants to bring a freestanding ER to Gallatin, and we need your support. Writing a letter of support is the best way to help us bring emergency care to Gallatin. Complete the form below to show your support.
FAQ
What’s the difference between a freestanding ER and a hospital-based ER?
A freestanding emergency room operates as a stand-alone ER not physically connected to a hospital for those experiencing a medical emergency, but who may live too far from a traditional emergency room. Like a traditional emergency room, a freestanding ER offers life-saving treatment and diagnostic care. In Gallatin, if a patient needed a higher level of care, transportation will be arranged to provide a seamless transition to TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center or a hospital of the patients choosing.
Will my tax dollars be used to help pay for this facility?
None of the funding will come out of your pocket. TriStar Hendersonville is a tax-paying entity that partners with charitable organizations and local groups in an effort to give back to the community. We have been a part of Sumner County for over 44 years, and we look forward to expanding our ability to serve Gallatin’s vibrant neighborhoods.
Will this facility affect the traffic in the area?
The heavy traffic sometimes associated with a traditional hospital emergency room won’t be a concern here. Freestanding emergency rooms are smaller facilities and don’t substantially increase traffic. However, we will work with TDOT to ensure the proper steps are taken so that traffic won’t be an issue.
What about the noise from the sirens?
TriStar Hendersonville is committed to being a good neighbor and not disrupting the community with unnecessary noise. Sirens from vehicles coming to this freestanding ER will often not be used when transporting a patient. Most ambulances don’t use lights and sirens when heading to the emergency room, lights and sirens are reserved for responses to potential emergencies and transporting patients with life-threatening conditions.
How will this facility increase access to underserved communities?
Our freestanding ERs accept all patients, regardless of insurance plan. No one will ever be turned away from a TriStar Health freestanding ER. We pride ourselves in treating all community members closer to where they live and work.
Will there be a meeting to discuss the proposed facility?
Yes. TriStar Hendersonville looks forward to engaging and speaking to community residents and business owners. If you would like more information on our upcoming meetings, contact Chris Divelbiss at (404) 263-5525.