Highpoint Health Wilson County ER with Ascension Saint Thomas Coming Soon

Expanding 24/7 Emergency Care in Wilson County

The future of 24/7 emergency care in central and western Wilson County is taking shape. Following official Certificate of Need (CON) approval from the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is moving rapidly from the planning phase to active construction.

To mark the beginning of construction on this important community resource, Highpoint Health and community leaders gathered on July 31, 2026, for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the new Wilson County Emergency Room. The event celebrated a significant milestone in expanding access to emergency care for Wilson County residents and demonstrated the strong support of local leaders, healthcare advocates, and community members. Once complete, the facility will help bring high-quality emergency services closer to home, enhancing access to timely, lifesaving care for patients and families throughout the region.

What the Highpoint Health Wilson County ER Will Include

This facility will provide local families with rapid access to high-caliber, round-the-clock emergency medical care.

24/7/365 Emergency Staffing: Fully staffed around the clock by board-certified emergency physicians and specialized emergency nurses.
8 Specialized Treatment Rooms: Features a highly efficient, safety-first floor plan that includes 6 multi-purpose exam rooms, a dedicated trauma room for critical stabilization, and a secure behavioral health room.
On-Site Diagnostics: Equipped with advanced medical technology, including digital X-ray, multi-slice CT scanning, and ultrasound.
On-Site Laboratory: A self-contained, on-site lab for rapid, life-saving diagnostic answers when seconds count.
Streamlined Access Points: Built with separate, dedicated, and canopied entrances for both walk-in arrivals and ambulance bays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a freestanding emergency department?

A freestanding emergency department (FSED) is an emergency room that is not physically connected to a hospital. It provides the same high level of critical care as a traditional ER, but closer to home. If more care is needed, patients are seamlessly transported to their hospital of choice.

What health insurance will be accepted?

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas takes all major health insurance types. Highpoint Health is committed to caring for its neighbors no matter their ability to pay, including Blue Cross Blue Shield S Plans.

How much traffic and noise will this create?

Very little. Sirens are used in only the most extreme health emergencies and we purposefully selected a site located along major roads. Highpoint Health is committed to being good neighbors.

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Highpoint Health System with Ascension Saint Thomas is a regional health system majority-owned by Lifepoint Health that includes Highpoint Health – Sumner and Highpoint Health – Sumner Station in Gallatin, Highpoint Health – Trousdale in Hartsville, Highpoint Health – Riverview in Carthage and Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas and Highpoint Health – Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas. The healthcare system's partnership with Ascension Saint Thomas brings together the organizations’ clinical excellence, best practices and talented caregivers to collaborate in new ways that improve access to clinical programs and specialty care for patients and communities while expanding access to high-quality care and services in Northern Middle Tennessee.