Health Department

KAPPI (Knox Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative) works with families to provide guidance, resources, and access to health department programs to support the healthy development of adolescents.

KCHD’s Air Quality Management Program monitors air quality levels, issues open burning permits, conducts compliance evaluations and complaint investigations, and more.

All4Knox is a joint City of Knoxville/Knox County initiative that provides education, resources, and data about substance misuse.

KCHD's Centers of Excellence (COE) Clinic is a specialty clinic that provides care to those infected with HIV.

Our CHANT (Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee) program helps link participants to health services and community resources. It’s FREE for pregnant women and any adult with a child in the home under the age of 21.

Find out more information on diabetes, heart health, how to access healthy food, and free online and in-person classes from our team of nutritionists.

KCHD’s Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Clinic focuses on preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other communicable diseases through testing and treatment.

The Knox County Community Health Council focuses on addressing health challenges and barriers in the county. The council works with community partners to identify real and sustainable solutions for our residents.

KCHD’s Dental Clinic provides basic dental care for children and emergency dental services for eligible adults in Knox County.

KCHD’s Emergency Preparedness Division provides resources to help your family, business, or organization prepare for emergencies. Also, they partner with other agencies to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from man-made and natural disasters.

KCHD’s Environmental Health Division enforces regulations of permitted facilities and educates the citizens of Knox County about good public health practices. They regulate restaurants, pools, hotels, daycares, schools, and body arts studios.

KCHD’s Epidemiology program conducts surveillance and follow-up investigations of 54 diseases that are reportable by law in Tennessee. This team also collects data, performs statistical analysis, and documents these results in reports.

Healthy Habits is a two-part program that combines seminars for early childhood educators and food literacy programming for students at early childhood education centers.

Find information and resources on nutrition, chronic disease management/prevention, senior fall prevention, tobacco cessation, and more.

KCHD's Immunization Program provides vaccine records to Knox County residents and those attending Knox County Schools.

Knox Teen Health is a blog run by KAPPI that helps foster conversations about healthy minds, bodies, and relationships between teens and their parents and guardians.

KCHD provides families with guidance, resources and programs to succeed and grow strong together. These resources include family support programs, clinical services, and education that will benefit you and your family.

KCHD’s Medical Records department assists with records requests and provides guidance.

N.E.A.T., or Nutrition Education Activity Training, is a program designed to teach and promote healthy eating behaviors among youth in Knox County.

This free prenatal to kindergarten program improves children’s school readiness, provides early detection of developmental delays, and offers fun community events for participants.

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based program designed to prevent falls and includes exercise classes, educational materials and self-assessments.

KCHD’s Substance Misuse Response Division provides community HIV and HCV testing, public health education on substance misuse, peer navigation for substance use and mental health disorders, and more.

Find resources for tobacco cessation here. Also, learn more about our Power to Quit program, which is designed to help and support pregnant women quit smoking.

KCHD’s Travel and Immunization Clinic provides travel vaccine, childhood and adult immunizations and newborn screenings. There is an administration fee, which may be covered by insurance.

KCHD’s Tuberculosis Clinic provides services for risk assessment, diagnosis and treatment of TB including TB testing, chest x-rays, laboratory examinations, medications and hospitalization if necessary.

KCHD’s Violence Prevention program provides prevention services, program development, and education outreach. You can also find domestic violence and sexual assault resources here.

KCHD’s Vital Records Program provides birth and death certificates in person at 140 Dameron Ave. and via online requests.

KCHD’s West Clinic is located at 1028 Old Cedar Bluff and provides services including routine immunizations, STI testing, family planning, and more.

WIC helps thousands of families in Knox County with good food, helpful advice and referrals to community resources. WIC serves pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under the age of five who qualify.

KCHD’s Women’s Health Clinic offers services including birth control, pregnancy tests, gynecology care, and no cost mammograms and pap smears for those who qualify.

In collaboration with the East Tennessee Wellness Roundtable, KCHD can provide educational materials, support, and guidance to assist employers with worksite wellness.

The Youth Health Board is an effort between KCHD and Coordinated School Health that serves as an opportunity for youth to gain skills and to affect the health of our community.