FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2025) – Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson was recently honored with the Trustee of Distinction Award by the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) for his exceptional service as a longtime member of the Williamson Health Board of Trustees. The award was presented as part of THA’s 2025 Awards of Excellence, which recognize individuals whose leadership and dedication have strengthened hospitals and improved patient care across the state.

“This year’s honorees reflect the best of our field, leaders and caregivers who put patients first, lift up their teams, and strengthen their communities,” said Wendy Long, MD, MPH, THA President and CEO. “Their dedication reminds us that when hospitals are strong, communities are stronger. We are proud to celebrate their impact.”

The complete list of categories honored this year includes:

• President’s Award
• CEO of Distinction Award
• Senior Executive of Distinction Award
• Trustee of Distinction Award
• Nurse Leader of Distinction Award
• Clinical Nurse of Distinction Award
• Patient Safety Leadership Award

“Throughout my more than 40 years in healthcare leadership, I’ve worked alongside many board members and trustees. From that experience, I can say without hesitation that Mayor Anderson exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding trustee—commitment, ethical leadership, strategic insight, effective governance, and deep alignment with our mission, vision and values,” said Phil Mazzuca, CEO of Williamson Health. “His steady presence and dedication to Williamson Health for nearly four decades have made a lasting impact on our organization and the community we serve. This recognition is incredibly well deserved.”

The Trustee of Distinction Award recognizes an active or recently retired board member of a THA member institution who demonstrates exceptional governance, service and community impact.

A United States Air Force veteran, Rogers Anderson was first appointed to the Williamson Health Board of Trustees in 1998 while serving as a Williamson County Commissioner. Now in his sixth term as County Mayor—a role he’s held since 2002—Anderson has brought more than three decades of steadfast leadership, public service, and strategic insight to Williamson Health.

Among his most impactful contributions is his support of the $180 million hospital renovation and expansion launched in 2022—the largest in Williamson Medical Center’s history. The project added 175,000 square feet and 141 new beds, including a new ICU, updated inpatient units, and elevated emergency, cardiac and NICU services—all aimed at enhancing access to high-quality, affordable care for the growing region.

Over the years, Anderson has helped guide the evolution of Williamson Medical Center into Williamson Health—a robust regional healthcare system with more than 2,400 employees, 900+ physicians and advanced care providers, and more than 30 locations. This includes services by way of Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, the Williamson Health Medical Group, ground 911 emergency medical services (EMS) and much more.

Throughout his tenure, Anderson’s steady, adaptive leadership has helped Williamson Health navigate tremendous change—from long-term growth to the acute challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. His ability to bring people together, remain mission-focused, and lead through uncertainty continues to shape the system’s success and its unwavering commitment to safe, compassionate, high-quality care for all who call Williamson County home.

“It’s an incredible honor to receive this recognition for serving a community I care so deeply about,” said Mayor Anderson. “For nearly 40 years, I’ve been proud to support Williamson Health’s mission to provide high-quality, accessible care to the people of Williamson County. I’m grateful to have worked alongside so many dedicated leaders and caregivers, and I remain committed to helping our healthcare system grow and thrive for years to come.”

For more information and to view a complete list of recipients, visit https://tha.com/2025/09/22/tha-honors-outstanding-healthcare-leaders-at-87th-annual-meeting/. 

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,400 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 900 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which opened its Boyer-Bryan West Tower in 2024, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

About THA | The Tennessee Hospital Association was founded in 1938 and serves as an advocate for hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare organizations across the state. THA’s initiatives support the efforts of Tennessee’s hospitals to ensure high-quality care for the patients and communities they serve. For more information, visit www.tha.com.