Davidson County Health Department Services, Phone Numbers, Clinics & Official Nashville Public Health Help
This guide focuses on the Metro Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, the official local public health department serving Davidson County residents. Use it to find the right phone number, clinic location, vital records office, immunization help, WIC clinic, behavioral health support, environmental health contact, food permit information, and official Nashville public health resources.
The main mistake people make is searching “Davidson County Health Department” and then calling the wrong office. Some services are handled by Metro Public Health, some by the Tennessee Department of Health, some by hubNashville 311, and some by a specific clinic or program desk. This page helps you choose the correct path before you visit or call.
This finder points you to the most useful official starting place. It does not book appointments or replace Metro Public Health staff, but it helps you avoid the wrong phone number, wrong clinic, wrong records office, or wrong state agency.
For general Davidson County Health Department help, start with the Metro Public Health Department official page or call 615-340-5616. The main office is listed at Lentz Public Health Center, 2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209. Clinic hours and program schedules can vary, so verify the specific service before visiting.
Davidson County Health Department phone number, address and official services
The Davidson County Health Department search usually refers to the Metro Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County. The main contact phone is 615-340-5616. The main listed location is Lentz Public Health Center, 2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209. General office hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday closed.
For specific clinic hours, Metro Public Health says users should call 615-340-5616 because clinic schedules can vary. Vital Records hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. If you need Metro customer service beyond a health program, use hubNashville online, dial 311, or call 615-862-5000.
This page gives you the practical path for common Davidson County public health needs: birth and death certificates, medical records, immunizations, WIC, behavioral health counseling, food service permits, public facility inspections, environmental health, air pollution control, community health services, and official Nashville links.
Davidson County Health Department fast facts for 2026
Official verification for this Davidson County public health guide
Publish-ready as of: May 13, 2026.
This article was prepared from official Metro Nashville and Davidson County public health resources, including the Metro Public Health Department page, clinic locations page, Vital Records page, clinical services pages, immunization program page, WIC page, behavioral health page, environmental health pages, food and public facilities pages, public facility inspection page, Tennessee Department of Health local health department guidance, and official hubNashville customer service routing.
Health department services can change. Clinic schedules, walk-in rules, appointment rules, vaccine availability, WIC clinic hours, certificate fees, eligibility guidelines, inspection contacts, food permit fees, and program phone numbers should be verified on the official Metro Nashville page before visiting or paying.
What this Davidson County Health Department guide covers
Davidson County Health Department phone number directory by service
Do not call one number for every issue. Davidson County health services are split across the main department, preventive health clinics, WIC clinics, Vital Records, environmental health, air pollution control, Metro customer service, and Tennessee state health resources. Use the right number first.
Before you call: the fastest way to get routed
Write down the exact service you need, your clinic location, appointment date, child’s name and birthdate, certificate type, restaurant or facility permit number, WIC clinic, inspection complaint address, or records request details. The more specific you are, the less likely you are to be transferred multiple times.
Davidson County Health Department locations, clinics and office hours
The main Metro Public Health Department contact page lists Lentz Public Health Center at 2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209. General office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday closed.
For clinic services, verify the specific clinic schedule before visiting. Metro notes that clinic hours vary, and users should call 615-340-5616 for specific clinic hours. Some services require appointments, and some clinics may stop accepting walk-ins before closing.
Metro Public Health vs Tennessee Department of Health: which one should you use?
Davidson County is one of Tennessee’s metropolitan counties with a health department operating under local governance while working closely with the Tennessee Department of Health. That means many practical Nashville-area services are handled through Metro Public Health, while statewide policy, state vital records systems, statewide disease programs, and Tennessee health professional licensing may require Tennessee Department of Health resources.
If you live in Nashville or Davidson County and need a local clinic, local WIC appointment, Davidson County birth/death record, food inspection question, public facility complaint, or local public health program, start with Metro Public Health. If you need statewide Tennessee health information, statewide professional licensing, or a non-Davidson County health department, use Tennessee Department of Health.
Davidson County Health Department services users search for most
Metro Public Health covers more than one type of service. Some users come for records, some for vaccines, some for WIC, some for STD/HIV or TB services, some for food permits, some for restaurant inspection questions, and some because they need help finding the right Nashville health program.
Davidson County birth certificates, death certificates and medical records
The Metro Public Health Vital Records Division processes and retains copies of birth certificates and death certificates that occur within Davidson County. Metro states that certificates are issued for births after 1950 and deaths after 1966. Vital Records hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Vital Records Division also provides copies of medical and dental records for persons who received treatment at a Metro Health Department clinic. Medical records requests require a signed medical release form before the record is released. Medical records applications are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Vital Records office.
Vital records tip for Davidson County users
If the birth or death did not occur in Davidson County, Metro Vital Records may not be the right office. Use the Tennessee Department of Health or the correct county vital records office for non-Davidson County records. For full court files, probate files, divorce decrees, or marriage license details, you may need a court clerk instead of the health department.
Davidson County immunizations, vaccines, child shot records and school forms
Metro Public Health provides immunization services for children and adults at preventive health clinics. Metro’s immunization page says users should bring any previous immunization records to appointments. For minors under 18, a parent or legal guardian should accompany the minor to vaccination appointments, or verbal consent may need to be obtained from the legal parent or guardian before services.
If you need your child’s shot records, Metro says they may be able to help. Call 615-340-5667 or fax 615-340-8675. If you are a legal guardian, bring guardianship documentation such as a court order or custody paperwork that supports guardianship.
School vaccine appointment tip
Do not wait until the last week before school starts. Bring the child’s existing immunization record, school notice, parent/guardian ID, and legal custody paperwork if applicable. If records need translation or review, contact the immunization records office before the appointment.
Davidson County WIC clinics, pregnancy nutrition, infant food benefits and breastfeeding support
The Davidson County Women, Infants, and Children program provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education to pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. To qualify through Davidson County WIC, families must live in Davidson County and meet income guidelines.
Metro says Davidson County WIC has four locations and appointments are required. Davidson County residents can use the WIC interest form to get help setting an appointment. If you live outside Davidson County, use Tennessee Department of Health WIC clinic resources to find your nearest clinic.
WIC appointment tip for Davidson County families
Have proof of identity, Davidson County address, income or program participation, pregnancy information if applicable, child information, and contact details ready. If you need an interpreter, mention it when WIC reaches out. Missing documents can delay certification or benefit setup.
Davidson County behavioral health counseling and wellness services
Metro Public Health provides mental health counseling and behavioral health services to the public at no cost. Licensed mental health clinicians can provide services by appointment at Lentz Public Health Center, East Public Health Center, and Woodbine Public Health Center. Appointments can be made for sessions conducted in English or Spanish by calling 615-340-2172.
Walk-ins may be served as can be accommodated, and Metro’s page says insurance is not required. For crisis support, this is not a replacement for emergency care. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For suicide or mental health crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.
Davidson County clinical health services, STD/HIV testing, TB screening and preventive clinics
Metro Public Health clinical health services include public health clinic programs such as immunizations, civil service exams, STD/HIV testing, tuberculosis screening, WIC, and related public health services. Availability can vary by program, eligibility, appointment schedule, and clinic location.
For some clinical services, Metro lists 615-340-5697 for more information. Because public health clinics can have specific eligibility rules, fee structures, appointment requirements, and clinic hours, users should call before visiting.
Davidson County food permits, restaurant inspections, pools, hotels, tattoos and public facilities
The Metro Public Health Department’s Food Protection and Public Facilities Division protects Davidson County residents from environmental hazards by inspecting food service establishments, hotels, swimming pools, bed and breakfasts, schools, tattoo and body piercing shops, childcare locations, camps, and prisons.
Metro explains that its food and public facilities team inspects thousands of permitted facilities in Davidson County. Food protection focuses on preventing foodborne illness through inspections, education, and sanitation standards. Public facility inspections can include hotels, pools, tattoo studios, schools, daycare facilities, camps, and other regulated settings.
Restaurant and facility complaint tip
Prepare the business name, exact address, date and time of concern, type of issue, photos if allowed, and whether the concern involves food illness, sanitation, pool safety, tattoo/body piercing, hotel conditions, or another facility type. Specific complaints are easier to investigate.
Nashville and Davidson County air pollution control and environmental notices
Air pollution control in Nashville/Davidson County is connected to Metro Public Health. For air pollution permitting, public notices, and pollution-control contacts, use official Metro Public Health and Tennessee environmental contact pages. A commonly listed Metro Public Health Pollution Control phone is 615-340-5653.
If you are reporting an air quality concern, identify the source location, date, time, visible emissions, odor, dust, smoke, facility name, photos if safe, and whether the issue is ongoing. For immediate danger, call emergency services instead of waiting on a normal program contact.
What the Davidson County Health Department may not be the right office for
Some searches use “health department” for issues that belong to a different office. This section prevents wasted calls and helps users find the right path.
Davidson County Health Department visit checklist before you go
Many failed visits happen because the user arrives without the correct documents, appointment, record details, payment method, or proof of eligibility. Use this checklist before going to Lentz, East, Woodbine, Vital Records, WIC, or another Metro Public Health office.
Free vs paid Davidson County health department services
Some Metro Public Health information is free to access online, including service pages, clinic location pages, WIC interest forms, program fact sheets, public health notices, inspection information, and public health guidance. Some services can involve fees, including certificates, medical record copies, certain adult immunizations, facility permits, food service permits, public facility permits, and other program-specific services.
The safe rule is simple: check the official Metro page before paying. Do not rely on third-party directory pages for fees, hours, or official payment links. Metro’s food and public facilities permit online payment page notes a 2.3% fee for online payment through the portal.
Do not use the Davidson County Health Department contact page for emergencies
If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. If you need suicide, mental health crisis, or emotional distress support in the United States, call or text 988. For non-emergency police assistance in Nashville, Metro lists 615-862-8600.
Public health offices are useful for records, vaccines, WIC, inspections, clinics, permits, and public health programs. They are not a substitute for emergency medical care, immediate law enforcement response, poison control, crisis intervention, or urgent safety help.
Davidson County Health Department map: Lentz Public Health Center
The map below points to the main Metro Public Health Department location at Lentz Public Health Center. Confirm your exact clinic, appointment, service, hours, and documents before traveling because some services may use East, Woodbine, WIC clinics, or another program-specific location.
Official Davidson County Health Department links for services, phone numbers and records
Use these official resources before relying on old directory pages, third-party listings, or unofficial phone numbers.
Metro Public Health Department Main official Metro Public Health Department page for Nashville and Davidson County. Health Department Clinic Locations Official clinic location and main department contact information. Metro Public Health Department Services Official service directory for public health services and program pages. Vital Records at Metro Public Health Official Davidson County birth and death certificate information. Get Copy of Medical Records Official medical records request information for Metro Health Department clinic records. Clinical Health Services Official clinical services page for Metro Public Health programs. Immunization Program Official Davidson County immunization information, vaccine appointment guidance and shot record help. Davidson County WIC Official WIC program page for Davidson County residents, locations, nutrition support and appointment guidance. Behavioral Health Services Official no-cost counseling and behavioral health services page. Environmental Health Programs Official environmental health page for Metro Public Health. Food Protection and Public Facilities Official food service, inspections, public facilities, pools, hotels, tattoo shops and childcare inspection information. Pay Food and Public Facilities Permit Online Official online permit payment page for food and public facility permits. Tennessee Department of Health Local Health Departments Official state page explaining local and metropolitan county health departments in Tennessee.Davidson County Health Department FAQ: phone, services, records, WIC and clinics
What is the Davidson County Health Department phone number?
The main Metro Public Health Department phone number for Nashville and Davidson County is 615-340-5616. For some services, a specific clinic or program phone may be faster.
Where is the Davidson County Health Department located?
The main listed location is Lentz Public Health Center, 2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209.
What are the Davidson County Health Department hours?
The main Metro Public Health Department contact page lists Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday closed. Vital Records hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clinic hours can vary.
Can I get a birth certificate from the Davidson County Health Department?
Metro Vital Records processes and retains copies of birth certificates that occur within Davidson County. Metro states that certificates are issued for births after 1950.
Can I get a death certificate from the Davidson County Health Department?
Metro Vital Records processes and retains death certificates that occur within Davidson County. Metro states that death certificates are issued for deaths after 1966.
How do I request medical records from Metro Public Health?
Use the official “Get Copy of Medical Records” process. A signed medical release form must be submitted before the medical record is released. Medical records questions can be directed to 615-340-5679.
How do I get my child’s immunization records in Davidson County?
Metro’s immunization page says they may be able to help with child shot records. Call 615-340-5667 or fax 615-340-8675.
Does the Davidson County Health Department provide adult vaccines?
Metro’s immunization information lists adult immunizations such as Td, Tdap, MMR and Hepatitis B for varying fees. Call to schedule an appointment and verify current vaccine availability.
What documents should I bring for a vaccine appointment?
Bring previous immunization records, ID, appointment information, and for minors, a parent or legal guardian should accompany the child. Legal guardians should bring court or custody paperwork that supports guardianship.
How do I apply for WIC in Davidson County?
Use the official Davidson County WIC page or WIC interest form. Davidson County residents can complete the form to get help setting an appointment. WIC appointments are required.
What is the Davidson County WIC phone number?
Lentz WIC is listed at 615-340-5619, East WIC at 615-862-6626, and the WIC Information line for breastfeeding support is listed as 615-340-7788.
Does Metro Public Health offer behavioral health counseling?
Yes. Metro Public Health provides no-cost mental health counseling and behavioral health services by appointment. Call 615-340-2172 for appointments.
Who handles restaurant inspections in Davidson County?
The Metro Public Health Department’s Food Protection and Public Facilities Division conducts inspections for food service establishments and other public facilities in Davidson County.
Who do I call for public facility inspections?
Metro lists 615-340-5620 for public facility inspection phone contact.
Is this the official Davidson County Health Department website?
No. This is an independent guide. For official action, appointments, forms, fees, records, permits, inspections, or service changes, use Nashville.gov and the official Metro Public Health Department pages.
Independent guide and official-use disclaimer
This article is an independent informational guide created to help users find Davidson County Health Department services, phone numbers, Nashville public health clinics, WIC, immunizations, vital records, behavioral health, environmental health, permits, inspections, official links and local public health help.
It is not the official Metro Public Health Department website and does not provide medical, legal, emergency, eligibility, benefits, licensing or public records decisions. Before visiting, paying, applying, requesting certificates, reporting a complaint, relying on a deadline, or using a service, verify details directly with Nashville.gov, Metro Public Health Department, Tennessee Department of Health, hubNashville, or the appropriate official office.
Bottom line for Davidson County Health Department services and phone help
For most Davidson County Health Department searches, start with the Metro Public Health Department of Nashville and Davidson County. The main phone is 615-340-5616, and the main location is Lentz Public Health Center, 2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209. Use Vital Records for Davidson County birth and death certificates, the immunization program for vaccine records and appointments, WIC for pregnancy and child nutrition help, behavioral health for no-cost counseling appointments, and environmental health for food and public facility inspections.
The strongest user path is official first, service-specific second, appointment-confirmation third. Check the correct official page, call the right program number, and bring the right documents before visiting.