Gallatin and Portland health services, clinic phones and local public-health help
Sumner County Health Department helps families across Gallatin, Portland, Hendersonville, White House and nearby communities with immunizations, WIC, child and adult health services, birth and death certificates, STI testing, TB care, family planning and environmental-health programs.
The detail that matters in 2026: Gallatin and Portland are the current open clinic locations listed by Tennessee. The Hendersonville clinic is still marked temporarily closed, so confirm your destination before driving over.
What the Sumner County Health Department does
The Sumner County Health Department is part of Tennessee’s local public-health network. Its clinics provide preventive and basic clinical services while also handling public-health programs such as disease investigation, immunizations, WIC, birth and death certificates, TB control, STI services, family planning and food/general sanitation.
Services include child health, men’s and women’s health, family planning, pregnancy testing, immunizations and selected preventive or sick-care services.
Staff investigate communicable and foodborne illness, provide TB services, support emergency preparedness and offer health education.
The clinics can issue registered Tennessee birth/death certificates and help eligible families enroll in WIC.
Gallatin, Portland and Hendersonville clinic status
| Clinic | Address | Phone | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin | 1005 Union School Road, Gallatin, TN 37066 | 615-206-1100 | Open · Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Portland | 214 West Longview Drive, Portland, TN 37148 | 615-325-5237 | Open · Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Hendersonville | 351 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075 | 615-824-0552 | Temporarily closed on current official listings. |
Sumner County public-health services available through the clinics
Well-child exams, immunizations and certain sick-care services are provided to children and young people age 20 and younger.
Preventive and sick-care services are available for qualifying uninsured adult women, with breast and cervical screening support for eligible patients.
The county lists preventive care, physicals and sick care for uninsured men age 21 and older.
Services include education, counseling, physical examination and birth-control services.
Pregnant and postpartum women can receive education, encouragement and support from a lactation consultant.
The Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee model helps identify health and social risks and connect people with appropriate services.
Public-health staff investigate communicable disease and foodborne illness, collect specimens and coordinate testing or preventive treatment when appropriate.
The department plans for emergency clinics capable of delivering medicine or immunizations to large numbers of people during public-health emergencies.
Local health educators work with residents and groups on prevention, risk reduction and healthier lifestyle choices.
Vaccines, school records and immunization transfers
Sumner County clinics provide routine immunizations for infants, children and adults. Tennessee school and college requirements vary by age and institution, so bring any school form or existing shot record when you contact the clinic.
The Health Department lists routine immunizations for infants, children and adults. Call before visiting to confirm availability and whether an appointment is required.
Families transferring a child’s immunization information for daycare, preschool or school can use the county’s record-transfer process.
The county asks families to allow three working days after submitting the demographic information and current vaccine documentation.
Use the record from the previous doctor, state registry, school or health department.
The county says a separate demographic form is required for every child whose information needs to be transferred.
Submit the child’s vaccine information with the demographic request so staff can review the record.
Plan around school or daycare enrollment deadlines instead of submitting the transfer on the last day.
Sumner County WIC eligibility and 2026 income rules
Tennessee WIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age five. Applicants must live in Tennessee, meet the income standard and have a nutritional or medical risk determined through the WIC process.
For July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, household gross income generally must be at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
Applicants showing participation in SNAP, Families First/TANF or TennCare can qualify through Tennessee’s adjunctive-income eligibility rules.
WIC is not based on income alone. The program also determines whether the applicant has a qualifying nutritional or medical risk.
| Household size | 2026-27 annual gross-income limit | Monthly limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 |
Birth and death certificates at Sumner County clinics
Gallatin and Portland health department clinics can issue certified Tennessee birth and death certificates that have been registered in the state’s system. You do not have to travel to the Tennessee county where the birth or death happened.
The Tennessee Office of Vital Records and Sumner County both list certified birth and death certificates at $15 per copy.
Identification is required. If you are not a standard qualified applicant such as a parent, child or spouse, supporting entitlement documents may also be necessary.
County health departments can issue qualifying registered Tennessee birth and death certificates through the statewide electronic system.
STI testing, HIV services, pregnancy testing and TB care
The Health Department provides several services where privacy matters. Sumner County says confidential STI testing and treatment is available, including HIV/AIDS services and partner follow-up. Its local FAQ also says parental consent is not required for the listed STI service for people age 11 and older.
People age 11 and older who believe they were exposed, have symptoms or are having unprotected sex can contact the Health Department for confidential testing and treatment.
The local FAQ states that anyone may come to the Health Department for a pregnancy test and parental consent is not required.
Risk-based TB skin testing is available. The department also follows suspected or known cases and their contacts, with medication provided for suspected, active and latent cases as described by the county.
Restaurant inspections, pools, hotels and sanitation
Tennessee Environmental Health staff work through local health departments to protect public health in food-service establishments and other regulated facilities. Sumner County’s page specifically lists food-service inspections and plan review plus inspections of hotels, motels, public pools, bed-and-breakfasts, childcare facilities and school plants.
Environmental Health specialists inspect existing food establishments and review plans for prospective operations.
Public swimming pools, hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfast establishments fall within Tennessee Environmental Health inspection programs.
Tennessee provides online complaint routes for suspected foodborne illness and other food-service concerns, with reports sent to the appropriate local health department.
Septic permits are not handled by Sumner County Health Department
This is an important Tennessee-specific distinction. If you are building a house, replacing a septic system, researching an old septic permit or checking a rural property’s septic file, the correct route is the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Water Resources—not the Sumner County Health Department clinic.
Sumner County Building & Codes directs septic applicants to Tennessee’s online TDEC septic-permitting system.
The county also directs property owners to TDEC’s online file-search system for existing septic records.
The county currently lists 615-687-7000 for assistance with the state online septic application process.
What Sumner County Health Department services may cost
Not every service uses one flat fee. Sumner County says doctor and nurse service charges are generally based on a sliding fee scale tied to family size and income, with payment arrangements available. Some programs follow separate state or program-specific rules.
| Service | Current guidance | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $15 per certified copy | Bring ID and verify accepted payment method. |
| Death certificate | $15 per certified copy | Confirm your eligibility to receive the record. |
| Doctor / nurse clinic services | Sliding fee scale based on family size and income | Ask for your expected charge when scheduling. |
| STI testing/treatment described in county FAQ | County FAQ states confidential testing/treatment is free | Call the clinic to confirm the current service arrangement. |
| WIC | Eligibility-based nutrition program | Call the clinic to complete eligibility screening. |
What to bring for common Sumner County Health Department visits
Official Sumner County and Tennessee health links
Sumner County Health Department FAQs
What is the Sumner County Health Department phone number?
The Gallatin clinic phone is 615-206-1100. The Portland clinic phone is 615-325-5237. The Hendersonville clinic’s older number is 615-824-0552, but that location is currently listed as temporarily closed.
Where is the Sumner County Health Department?
The main Gallatin clinic is at 1005 Union School Road, Gallatin, TN 37066. The Portland clinic is at 214 West Longview Drive, Portland, TN 37148.
What are the Sumner County Health Department hours?
Current Tennessee listings show the open Gallatin and Portland clinics operating from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Is the Hendersonville Health Department open?
No current official listing reviewed for this guide shows it open. Both Sumner County and Tennessee Department of Health pages mark the Hendersonville clinic at 351 New Shackle Island Road as temporarily closed.
Does Sumner County Health Department offer WIC?
Yes. WIC is part of the local health department service network. Eligible Tennessee residents include pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under five who meet current income and nutritional-risk requirements.
Can I get a Tennessee birth certificate at Sumner County Health Department?
Yes. Tennessee county health departments can issue registered statewide birth certificates. Sumner County lists certified Tennessee birth certificates at its clinics for $15 each, with an application and photo ID required.
Can I get a Tennessee death certificate there?
Yes. Registered Tennessee death certificates can be issued through county health departments. The current state and Sumner County fee is $15 per certified copy.
Does Sumner County Health Department provide STI testing?
Yes. Sumner County lists confidential STI testing, treatment and contact follow-up, including HIV/AIDS services. Its local FAQ states that people age 11 and older may receive the listed confidential STI service without parental consent.
Can I get a pregnancy test at the Health Department?
Yes. Sumner County’s current FAQ says anyone may come to the Health Department for a pregnancy test and parental consent is not required.
Who handles septic permits in Sumner County Tennessee?
Septic permits are routed through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Water Resources, not the Sumner County Health Department. Sumner County Building & Codes directs residents to TDEC’s online septic system.