Smyrna, Tenn., December 30, 2020 – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna began a new campaign last week called “Keep Your Lights Up for Healthcare and Frontline Heroes.” The initiative is a way to show support for healthcare and all frontline workers who have fought the COVID-19 pandemic for the past nine months by leaving holiday lights up until Jan. 31, 2021. The hospital is asking every person, business and community to follow through with the showcase of solidarity.

The reason behind the campaign is for residents to leave their Christmas lights up as a way for these heroes to see your support and gratitude as they drive to and from their shifts. Reports indicate that many front-line workers are weary from the physical and emotional toll of what they see every day. 

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center said in a statement released on Wednesday that they want healthcare and all frontline heroes across Rutherford County to see the support and gratitude from our communities and our colleagues. The release said that the Smyrna hospital is asking for help to honor and re-energize all healthcare and frontline heroes in our community and around the state with this symbol of support and gratitude.

TriStar facilities across the state told the media that they are committed to the campaign as a way to “shine a light” as the nation heads toward the end of the pandemic with vaccines finally being made available to the public.

More Details: “Keep Your Lights Up for Healthcare and Frontline Heroes.” The initiative is a way to show support for healthcare and all frontline workers who have fought the COVID-19 pandemic for the past nine months by leaving holiday lights up until Jan. 31. As these heroes drive to and from their shift, these lights will express your support — and it will remind all of us that hope has arrived, even in this darkest month of the year.

Who: TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center invites everyone to keep their holiday lights up to thank healthcare and all frontline heroes for all they are doing to help fight this pandemic. Whether these lights decorate the outside of your business, your community or your home, “Keep Your Lights Up For Healthcare and Frontline Heroes.”

When: Now through January 31, 2020

How:     Show your support on social media

Share photos of your home, business or neighborhood to your social media accounts with the hashtag #LightsUp4Heroes and @TriStarStoneCrest or @TriStarHealth