SMYRNA, Tenn. – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce three new members to its 2025 Board of Trustees. Laura Davidson, LaShan Dixon and Tim Slate began their terms in January. Each trustee is selected for their dedication to the hospital’s mission and ability to represent both the medical profession and the community.
“We are thrilled to welcome our newest board members who bring a wealth of experience and deep commitment to our community,” said Louis Caputo, chief executive officer at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. “Their dedication and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for our community.”
About the New Trustees
Laura Davidson serves as a Rutherford County commissioner representing District 5 and sits on the Health and Education Committee. A LaVergne resident and Fairview native, she is a proud University of Tennessee graduate. Her passion for public service is evident in her commitment to emergency services, public safety and community engagement.
LaShan Dixon is a Rutherford County resident and Nashville native with a strong background in public health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, graduate certificates in health care management and gerontology, and a master’s degree in health and human performance from Middle Tennessee State University. Dixon previously served as director of the Rutherford County Health Department and now leads faith-based and community engagement efforts within the Tennessee Department of Health’s Division of Health Disparities Elimination.
Tim Slate is a Smyrna native and resident. He is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University’s College of Business. A Nissan executive, he serves as director of the stamping plant and product assembly. Slate has held leadership roles on various Rutherford County boards, and he is passionate about community engagement and expanding local opportunities.
2025 TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center Board of Trustees
- Brian Hercules
- Willie V. Melvin III, M.D., FACS
- Matthew Neuhaus, DPM
- Prakash Patel, M.D.
- Shane Smith, CFO, Primary Care and Hope Clinic
- Christopher Thompson, M.D.
- Michael Torrence, Ph.D., President of Motlow State Community College
- Laura Davidson
- LaShan Dixon
- Tim Slate
About TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center - StoneCrest Medical Center is a 119-bed facility providing high-quality healthcare to Rutherford and the surrounding counties since 2003. The first hospital in the state to achieved verification as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level III Trauma Center and receive accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). The facility is an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center, and a designated Level III Trauma Center. TriStarStoneCrest features level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), spacious maternity suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding services. TriStar StoneCrest also offers full array of acute care services, including emergency care, general surgery, cardiology, intensive care, vascular, neurology, breast, urology, physical medicine, outpatient diagnostic service, podiatry, orthopedics, joint, spine, otorhinolaryngology, wound care services and cancer care through the HCA Sarah Cannon Cancer Network. For more information visit, TriStarStoneCrest.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 900,000 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.
