Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN MSA

Nashville ER Wait Times

Note: ER wait times can change quickly. Sometimes an ER may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there can be a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance.

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Historical Average ER Wait Time

This data comes from CMS emergency department performance data for Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. ERcost averages the historical benchmark across ER locations in this metro area.

2 hr 30 min

CMS median ED time, 20 of 21 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

No pediatric ERs are listed in this metro inventory.

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Williamson Medical CenterGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Reported

Wait Time

10 min

Last Updated

Jun 8, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT

Overall rating: 4 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 3 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint ThomaProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

35 min

Last Updated

Jul 15, 2026, 1:45 PM CDT

Overall rating: 2 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 25 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Tristar Centennial Medical CenterProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

35 min

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2026, 5:05 PM CDT

Overall rating: 4 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 1 hr 55 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Vanderbilt Wilson County HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

40 min

Last Updated

Jul 16, 2026, 1:15 AM CDT

Overall rating: 4 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 45 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Ascension Saint Thomas HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

60 min

Last Updated

Jul 17, 2026, 4:40 PM CDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: data unavailable
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 15 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: data unavailable

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Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated		i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.	Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.
Williamson Medical CenterGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityView ER Costs	4 stars	10 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 8, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 3 min	1%
Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint ThomaProprietaryView ER Costs	2 stars	35 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 15, 2026, 1:45 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 25 min	1%
Tristar Centennial Medical CenterProprietaryView ER Costs	4 stars	35 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 8, 2026, 5:05 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	1 hr 55 min	1%
Vanderbilt Wilson County HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	40 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 16, 2026, 1:15 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 45 min	0%
Ascension Saint Thomas HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	60 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 17, 2026, 4:40 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	data unavailable	3 hr 15 min	data unavailable
Tristar Southern Hills Medical CenterProprietaryView ER Costs	4 stars	85 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 16, 2026, 2:02 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 4 min	0%
Tristar Northcrest Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	3 stars	90 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 5, 2026, 2:03 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 17 min	0%
Tristar Skyline Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	120 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 21, 2026, 5:05 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 53 min	1%
Tristar Stonecrest Medical CenterProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	175 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 18, 2026, 4:47 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr	0%
Highpoint Health-Riverview With Ascension Saint ThProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	low	1 hr 35 min	0%

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Data Sources: Live wait-time values and recent patient reports are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient submissions, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume. Hospital ownership labels and hospital overall ratings come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a perfect measure of whether a hospital is best for a specific service.

Recent Patient Reports

Patient reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

TRISTAR SKYLINE MEDICAL CENTER

120 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 21, 2026, 3:05 AM CDT
Seen date and time: Jul 21, 2026, 5:05 AM CDT

TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER

175 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 18, 2026, 1:52 PM CDT
Seen date and time: Jul 18, 2026, 4:47 PM CDT

Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call Your Insurer's free 24/7 Nurse Line

Many insurance plans include a free 24/7 nurse line where a registered nurse can help you weigh your symptoms and figure out the right next step.

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Use 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care

24/7 virtual urgent care lets you see a provider from home, often in minutes, without waiting room time or an ER bill. Self-pay rates start as low as $59 per visit, and many plans cover it for free.

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