Blount County Health Department phone, Maryville office, WIC, dental, records and Environmental Health help
The Blount County Health Department in Maryville, Tennessee helps local residents with public health services, WIC, immunizations, vital records, STD/HIV testing, family planning, primary care questions, dental service routing and Environmental Health inspections.
This guide explains which phone number to call, what to bring, when to use Environmental Health, how birth and death certificates are handled, and how to avoid confusing the Tennessee office with Blount County, Alabama.
Choose the Blount County Health Department service you need
Select your task below. This does not book an appointment, but it tells you which office route is most likely correct before you call or drive to 301 McGhee Street.
Call 865-983-4582. Ask whether the service is available, whether an appointment is required, what documents to bring, and whether any fee or insurance information is needed.
Quick answer: what the Blount County Health Department does
The Blount County Health Department in Maryville is the local Tennessee public health office for Blount County. The main phone number is 865-983-4582. The office is at 301 McGhee Street, Maryville, TN 37801, and the listed public hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Use the main number for health clinic services, WIC, immunizations, vital records, dental questions, primary care routing, STD/HIV testing, family planning, pregnancy testing and appointment guidance.
Use 865-681-9301 for Environmental Health inspections involving restaurants, food service, pools, hotels, motels, campgrounds, day care centers, schools, tattoo establishments, rabies follow-up and related inspection questions.
Official verification before using this Blount County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refreshed guide uses official Blount County Tennessee pages, the Tennessee Department of Health local health department directory, official Blount County Health Services, Dental, Environmental Services, Birth and Death Records pages, Tennessee WIC, Tennessee Vital Records, and the Alabama Department of Public Health Blount County page for disambiguation.
Always verify live hours, appointment rules, required documents, fees, certificate eligibility, dental availability, WIC clinic rules and Environmental Health routing on official pages before visiting or paying.
What this Blount County Health Department guide covers
Blount County Health Department phone numbers and contact routes
Blount County residents often search for one number and expect every service to route through it. That can waste time because clinical services, dental services, vital records and Environmental Health are different action paths.
| Need | Correct contact | What to say or prepare |
|---|---|---|
| General health department services | 865-983-4582 | Say you need the Blount County Health Department in Maryville and name the service: WIC, immunizations, vital records, dental, primary care, STD testing, family planning or pregnancy testing. |
| Dental services | 865-983-4582 | Ask whether the visit is for a child or adult dental emergency. Bring insurance, TennCare or payment information if requested. |
| Environmental Health inspections | 865-681-9301 | State whether the issue involves a restaurant, pool, hotel, motel, campground, school, day care, tattoo establishment, rabies follow-up or new pool plan. |
| Birth or death certificate | 865-983-4582 or Tennessee Vital Records | Ask whether the local office can issue the record, what ID is needed, what fee applies and whether you are a qualified applicant. |
| WIC and breastfeeding support | 865-983-4582 or 1-800-DIAL-WIC | Ask about WIC eligibility, appointment availability, breastfeeding support and what proof to bring. |
| Public health emergency | 911 for life-threatening emergencies | For immediate danger, serious injury, severe breathing trouble, poisoning, serious bite or urgent safety threat, call emergency services first. |
Best call script
Use this script: “I live in Blount County, Tennessee, and I need help with [immunizations / WIC / birth certificate / death certificate / dental care / restaurant complaint / STD testing / primary care]. What do I need to bring, and do I need an appointment?”
Blount County Health Department office address and map
The Blount County Health Department office is located at 301 McGhee Street, Maryville, TN 37801. The listed public hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
If you are coming from Maryville, Alcoa, Townsend, Louisville, Friendsville, Walland, Rockford, Wildwood, Eagleton Village, Seymour-area addresses or rural Blount County, call first because not every service is available at every time.
Health services at the Blount County Health Department
The official Blount County Health Services page lists services including AIDS/HIV testing and counseling, vital records, breastfeeding information and support, breast and cervical cancer screening, Care Coordination for Children Special Services, CHANT, communicable diseases, immunizations, WIC, pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment, family planning services and primary care services.
The Tennessee Department of Health directory also marks Blount County with primary care and dental services. That does not mean every service is walk-in-ready every day. Call first and ask about eligibility, appointment availability and required documents.
| Service area | How to start | What to bring or ask |
|---|---|---|
| Immunizations | Call 865-983-4582 and ask about vaccine availability and appointment rules. | Bring prior vaccine records, school forms, childcare forms, employer forms, travel requirements, insurance or TennCare information. |
| Primary care | Ask whether primary care services are currently available and whether you meet eligibility rules. | Bring ID, insurance information, medication list, current health concerns and prior provider details. |
| Family planning | Call and ask for confidential family planning appointment options. | Ask what ID, income, insurance, medical history or appointment documents are needed. |
| STD/HIV testing and treatment | Call the main office and ask how testing is scheduled. | Ask about privacy, testing window, results process, treatment or referral if a test is positive. |
| Breast and cervical cancer screening | Ask whether you qualify for Tennessee screening programs through the local health department. | Bring insurance status, age, income information if requested, prior screening history and contact details. |
| Communicable disease | Call if a provider, school, employer or public health notice told you to contact the health department. | Prepare exposure date, symptoms, provider instructions, school/work notice and callback number. |
Dental services at Blount County Health Department
The official county dental page says dental services are primarily for children. Listed dental services include examination, preventive services, restorative care and dental education.
The same page says adults are seen for dental emergency care only. Call 865-983-4582 before going for dental help.
Environmental Health: inspections, rabies, pools and food service
Blount County Environmental Services lists inspections for bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, day care centers, hotels, motels, public pools and hot tubs, restaurants and food, schools, tattoo establishments and tattoo artists.
The listed Environmental Health Inspections phone number for air, water and soil-related inspection routing is 865-681-9301.
How to report an environmental or food concern clearly
- Write the exact location, business name, school, lodging facility, pool, campground or tattoo establishment.
- Write the date and time. A specific complaint is stronger than a vague “recently” report.
- Separate facts from opinion. Explain what you saw, smelled, ate, touched or experienced.
- Call 865-681-9301 for Environmental Health routing.
- Call 911 for immediate danger, severe injury, serious bite, uncontrolled illness or emergency medical needs.
Birth and death certificates in Blount County, Tennessee
The Blount County birth and death records page says the local Health Department issues certified documents Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It lists short-form Tennessee birth certificates from 1949 to present and death certificates up to six years back.
For older death records, state-level records, or special cases, the county page points users to Tennessee Vital Records. Tennessee Vital Records also explains that county health departments can issue birth and death certificates registered statewide through the electronic issuance system, with identification required.
| Vital-record need | Best route | What to ask before visiting |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee birth certificate | Call Blount County Health Department or use Tennessee Vital Records guidance. | Ask what ID, application, fee, relationship or eligibility proof is required. |
| Tennessee death certificate | Start with the Health Department for local guidance. | Ask whether the death is within the local issuance range and who is eligible to request it. |
| Older or historic record | Tennessee Vital Records or Tennessee Library and Archives may be needed. | Ask whether the record is too old for local issuance and which state office handles the request. |
| Marriage, divorce or court record | Do not assume the Health Department is correct. | Ask whether the county clerk, court clerk, register of deeds, state vital records or another office handles the record. |
WIC and breastfeeding support in Blount County
The Blount County Health Services page lists Women, Infants and Children and breastfeeding information and support. Tennessee WIC provides supplemental food assistance, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals for income-eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children until age five.
For local appointment help, call 865-983-4582. Tennessee also lists 1-800-DIAL-WIC, which is 1-800-342-5942, for statewide WIC support.
| WIC question | Best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Apply for WIC | Call Blount County Health Department or Tennessee WIC. | Proof of identity, Tennessee residency, income or benefit proof, pregnancy or child information if requested. |
| Breastfeeding support | Ask the local office and use Tennessee breastfeeding support routes when needed. | Baby’s age, feeding issue, pain, milk supply concern, pump question or referral details. |
| Missed or rescheduled appointment | Call the local health department first. | Participant name, date of birth, best callback number and preferred appointment times. |
| Moving into Blount County | Ask how to transfer benefits or restart service locally. | Previous WIC office details, current benefits information, new address and child or pregnancy details. |
Appointment checklist: what to bring before you visit
Many bad health department visits fail before the resident reaches the front desk. The wrong form, missing ID, missing vaccine record, missing insurance card or wrong office can turn a simple visit into a second trip.
What the Blount County Health Department does not handle
A strong public-health guide should also stop users from going to the wrong place. The Maryville Health Department is important, but it is not the answer to every county service problem.
| If you need | Do not assume | Better next step |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency care | Do not call the routine health department office first. | Call 911 immediately. |
| Blount County, Alabama services | Do not use the Maryville, Tennessee office. | Use Alabama Department of Public Health’s Blount County office in Oneonta. |
| Private hospital or doctor records | Do not assume the county health department has those records. | Contact the provider, hospital or records custodian that created the record. |
| Routine adult dental cleaning or cosmetic dental work | Do not assume the health department provides full adult dental care. | Call and ask about adult emergency dental care only, or request referral options. |
| County taxes, deeds, court records or vehicle tags | Do not call the Health Department for non-health county records. | Use the trustee, register of deeds, court clerk, county clerk or relevant county office. |
Blount County Tennessee vs Blount County Alabama
The keyword Blount County Health Department is ambiguous. There is a Tennessee office in Maryville and an Alabama office in Oneonta. Search visitors must choose the correct state because health records, WIC eligibility, vaccine records, environmental inspections and vital records are state-based.
Phone: 865-983-4582.
Environmental Health: 865-681-9301.
Use this route for Maryville and Tennessee-based public health services.
Phone: 205-274-2120.
Use this route for Alabama WIC, environmental, home care, clinical services and Alabama vital records.
For state-level Alabama details, see our Alabama Department of Public Health guide.
What to do if your Blount County Health Department service is not found
Official Blount County Health Department links
Use these official pages for final verification before you visit, call, request a certificate, ask about WIC, schedule dental service, or report an Environmental Health issue.
Blount County Health Department homeOfficial county page with mission, address, main phone, fax and hours. Tennessee local health departmentsState directory showing Blount County listing, basic services, primary care and dental markers. Blount County Health ServicesOfficial list of health service areas including WIC, immunizations, vital records, family planning and primary care. Blount County Dental ServicesOfficial note about children’s dental services and adult dental emergency care only. Blount County Environmental ServicesOfficial inspection, rabies, pool plan and Environmental Health phone information. Blount County Birth and Death RecordsOfficial local certificate information, issuance hours and Tennessee Vital Records routing. Tennessee WICState WIC eligibility, clinic, breastfeeding and WIC hotline information. Tennessee certificate ordering routesOfficial guidance for in-person, county health department, mail and online certificate options. Blount County, Alabama Health DepartmentUse only if your case belongs to Alabama, not Maryville, Tennessee.Blount County Health Department FAQ
What is the Blount County Health Department phone number in Tennessee?
The main phone number is 865-983-4582. Use it for clinic services, dental questions, WIC, immunizations, vital records, primary care, STD testing, family planning and general service routing.
Where is the Blount County Health Department located?
The Tennessee office is located at 301 McGhee Street, Maryville, TN 37801.
What are the Blount County Health Department hours?
The official county page lists public hours as Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. Birth and death certificate issuance on the county records page is listed Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What is the Environmental Health phone number for Blount County, Tennessee?
The Environmental Health Inspections phone number is 865-681-9301. Use it for restaurant, food, pool, hotel, motel, campground, school, day care, tattoo establishment, rabies and inspection routing.
Does Blount County Health Department provide dental services?
Yes, but the official dental page says services are primarily for children. Adults are seen for dental emergency care only. Call 865-983-4582 before visiting.
Can I get a Tennessee birth certificate at the Blount County Health Department?
The county page says the local Health Department issues short-form Tennessee birth certificates from 1949 to present. Call first to confirm ID, eligibility, fees and issuance hours.
Can I get a Tennessee death certificate at the Blount County Health Department?
The county page says the local Health Department issues death certificates up to six years back. For older death records, contact Tennessee Vital Records.
How do I apply for WIC in Blount County?
Call the Blount County Health Department at 865-983-4582 or Tennessee WIC at 1-800-DIAL-WIC, which is 1-800-342-5942. Ask what proof of identity, residency, income or child/pregnancy information is needed.
Is this page for Blount County, Alabama?
No. This page is for Blount County, Tennessee in Maryville. If your case is in Alabama, use the Alabama Department of Public Health Blount County office in Oneonta.
Should I walk in without calling first?
No. Call first. Appointment rules, service availability, dental eligibility, certificate documents, fees, clinic schedules and Environmental Health routing can change.