Bradley County Health Department in Cleveland TN: phone, address, WIC, vaccines, records, dental and environmental health
The Bradley County Health Department in Cleveland TN is the local Tennessee public health office for Bradley County residents. This guide helps users find the correct phone number, address, service route, appointment questions, WIC steps, immunization record path, vital records help, dental and primary care questions, and Environmental Health contacts.
Cleveland is the city, and Bradley County is the county. This page is not for Cleveland County in North Carolina, Oklahoma or Arkansas, and it is not a Cleveland, Ohio health department page.
Choose what you need from Bradley County Health Department
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Call 423-728-7020. Say you need the Bradley County Health Department in Cleveland, Tennessee, then name the service: WIC, immunizations, dental, primary care, vital records, Environmental Health, STD/TB, family planning or another exact need.
Quick answer for Bradley County Health Department in Cleveland TN
The Bradley County Health Department office is located at 201 Dooley Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311. The main phone number is 423-728-7020, the fax is 423-479-6130, and public hours are listed as 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Tennessee Department of Health local directory lists Bradley County in the Southeast Region and marks it with both primary care services and dental services. That does not mean walk-in care is guaranteed. Call first to confirm appointment rules, eligibility, provider schedule, documents, fees and current service availability.
Official verification and duplicate-page warning
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refreshed guide uses the official Bradley County Government Health Department page, Tennessee Department of Health local health department directory, Tennessee WIC program, Tennessee immunization/TennIIS guidance, Tennessee Vital Records, Tennessee Environmental Health, foodborne illness reporting, restaurant inspection report routing and Tennessee breastfeeding hotline information.
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What this Bradley County Health Department guide covers
Phone, fax and contact routing for Bradley County Health Department
A small county health department may use one main number for many services. Your first sentence matters. Say the service first, then give your city, patient age, deadline and callback number.
| Need | Best route | What to say or prepare |
|---|---|---|
| General health department help | 423-728-7020 | “I need the Bradley County Health Department in Cleveland, TN, and I need help with [service].” |
| Immunizations or school shots | Call 423-728-7020 and ask for immunizations | Patient age, school/childcare/work deadline, vaccine record status and whether a certificate is needed. |
| WIC nutrition help | Call local office or Tennessee WIC at 1-800-342-5942 | Pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, infant or child under five; ask what proof to bring. |
| Primary care | Call 423-728-7020 and ask whether primary care is available | Insurance/TennCare status, symptoms, medication list, prior provider and appointment need. |
| Dental services | Call 423-728-7020 and ask for dental clinic availability | Adult/child patient, TennCare/uninsured status, pain, swelling, emergency need and desired service. |
| Birth or death certificate | Call local office first; state Vital Records line is 615-685-4700 | Record type, event state, full name, date, relationship, ID, fee and whether it can be issued locally. |
| Food, pool, lodging, tattoo, body piercing or rabies issue | Call 423-728-7020 and ask for Environmental Health | Business/property address, complaint facts, permit question, bite details or inspection need. |
| Fax documents | 423-479-6130 | Call first, ask whose attention the fax should go to and how receipt can be confirmed. |
| Emergency medical problem | 911 | Use 911 for serious symptoms, severe injury, overdose, active danger or urgent rescue needs. |
Bradley County Health Department address, hours and map
The Bradley County Health Department is at 201 Dooley Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311. The main phone number is 423-728-7020. The listed hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Do not assume every service is available all day. WIC appointments, dental provider schedules, primary care, immunizations, certificates and Environmental Health routing may have different timing.
Before you visit the Cleveland TN office
The most common mistake is arriving with the wrong expectation. A dental visit is different from a WIC appointment. A birth certificate request is different from a vaccine visit. A food permit question is different from primary care.
Health services at Bradley County Health Department
Tennessee county health departments provide public health services that can include immunizations, WIC, family planning, STD/HIV screening and treatment, tuberculosis control, health education, breast and cervical cancer screening, CHANT care coordination, tobacco cessation, vital records and environmental health.
The exact service menu and schedule can vary. Call the Cleveland office and ask what is available now, whether the service is by appointment, and what documents or eligibility information you need.
| Service area | How to start | What to bring or ask |
|---|---|---|
| Immunizations | Call 423-728-7020 and ask for vaccine scheduling. | Vaccine record, school form, insurance/TennCare details, patient age and deadline. |
| Family planning | Ask how family planning appointments are scheduled. | ID, income/insurance question, medical history and confidentiality needs. |
| STD, HIV and TB | Ask for STD/HIV/TB or communicable disease services. | Exposure date, symptoms, provider instructions, testing history and callback number. |
| Health education and CHANT | Ask whether local education, care coordination or referral services are available. | Individual, child, school, family, pregnancy/postpartum or community need. |
| Insurance Marketplace help | Ask whether enrollment assistance is available locally. | Household details, income estimate, current coverage and login details if instructed. |
For general local office-finding help outside Bradley County, use our health department near me guide.
Primary care and dental services in Bradley County
The Tennessee Department of Health directory marks Bradley County with both primary care and dental service availability. These marks are useful, but they are not a walk-in guarantee.
Primary care and dental services can depend on provider schedule, eligibility, age, TennCare status, uninsured status, appointment availability, service type and local clinic capacity.
Immunizations, school shots and Tennessee vaccine records
Bradley County Health Department can be a local starting point for vaccines, school shots and immunization record questions. Tennessee uses TennIIS, the state immunization information system, but records may not be complete if providers did not submit every vaccine.
The Tennessee Department of Health says a TennIIS immunization record is not the same as an official Tennessee Immunization Certificate. Child care, preschool and school attendance may require the official certificate, which can be issued through local Tennessee health departments and medical offices with TennIIS access.
Vaccine visit checklist
- Call 423-728-7020 and ask for immunization scheduling.
- Confirm whether parent or legal guardian presence is required for a child.
- Bring every vaccine record you have.
- Bring school, childcare, sports, work, travel or camp forms.
- Ask whether the needed vaccine is available that day.
- Ask whether the visit can produce the official certificate you need.
WIC and breastfeeding support in Bradley County
Tennessee WIC provides supplemental food assistance and nutrition education to income-eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children until age five. WIC also provides breastfeeding support and referrals to other health-related and community-based services.
For Bradley County, call 423-728-7020 and ask for WIC. For statewide WIC help, Tennessee lists 1-800-DIAL-WIC, also written as 1-800-342-5942.
| WIC need | Best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Apply for WIC | Call Bradley County Health Department or Tennessee WIC. | Proof of identity, Tennessee residence, income or benefits, pregnancy/infant/child information. |
| Reschedule appointment | Call the local health department first. | Participant name, child date of birth, best callback number and preferred appointment times. |
| Transfer into Bradley County | Ask the Cleveland office how to transfer or continue benefits. | Previous WIC office, current benefit status, new address and appointment history. |
| Breastfeeding support | Ask WIC or call the Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline. | Baby’s age, feeding concern, pump question, latch issue, pain or milk supply concern. |
Birth and death certificates in Bradley County, Tennessee
Tennessee’s Vital Records office says all county health departments can issue birth or death certificates that have been registered statewide with the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. You do not need to travel to the county where the birth or death occurred, but ID and fees are required.
For Bradley County, call 423-728-7020 first and ask whether the Cleveland office can issue the certificate you need, what ID is required, what fee applies, and whether you are legally eligible to request the record.
Certificate trip checklist
- Full legal name on the certificate.
- Date and Tennessee county/city of birth or death.
- Requester relationship to the person on the record.
- Valid government photo ID or required identification route.
- Entitlement documents if you are not a parent, child or spouse.
- Payment method accepted by the office.
- Any deadline for school, passport, estate, insurance or legal use.
Environmental Health: food, pools, lodging, tattoo, body piercing and rabies
Tennessee Environmental Health permits, inspects and enforces public health laws for food service establishments, hotels, public swimming pools, tattoo establishments, body piercing establishments, bed and breakfasts and organized campgrounds.
For Bradley County, start with 423-728-7020 and ask for Environmental Health or the local Environmental Health Specialist. For statewide Environmental Health questions, Tennessee lists 615-741-7206 and Geh.health@tn.gov.
| Need | Best official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant inspection or complaint | Local health department / Environmental Health | Business name, address, date, time, what happened and whether anyone became ill. |
| Foodborne illness report | Tennessee foodborne illness survey or local health department | Food eaten, symptoms, meal date, dining party details and medical/lab information if available. |
| Food permit or temporary food event | Local Environmental Health | Business/event address, menu, setup, dates, owner contact and deadline. |
| Pool, hotel, campground or lodging | Tennessee Environmental Health / local office | Facility type, address, permit question, inspection need and opening/remodel date. |
| Tattoo or body piercing | Tennessee Environmental Health program | Establishment address, license/permit question, technician details and complaint facts. |
| Animal bite or rabies exposure | Local health department; urgent care first if needed | Animal type, owner/stray status, bite location, wound location and medical care status. |
Bradley County Health Department Cleveland TN vs Cleveland County Health Department
The search phrase can be confusing. The correct Tennessee entity is Bradley County Health Department in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland is the city. Bradley County is the county.
For other Tennessee local guides, see our Rutherford County Health Department Murfreesboro guide, Hamilton County Health Department guide, and Nashville Health Department guide.
What to do if your Bradley County Health Department service is not found
Official Bradley County and Tennessee health links
Use these official pages for final verification before visiting, requesting certificates, scheduling clinic services, reporting complaints or relying on service availability.
Bradley County Health Department official county pageCounty page with local office address, phone, director and basic office information. Tennessee Department of Health Local Health DepartmentsOfficial statewide directory showing Bradley County, Southeast Region, primary care and dental service marks. Tennessee Immunization and TennIIS recordsOfficial immunization record, TennIIS and school certificate guidance. Tennessee WIC ProgramEligibility basics, WIC clinic lookup, 1-800-DIAL-WIC, nutrition support and breastfeeding resources. Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline24/7 lactation support at 1-855-4BF-MOMS / 1-855-423-6667. Tennessee Office of Vital RecordsBirth and death certificate rules, local county health department issuance, ID and eligibility guidance. Tennessee Environmental HealthFood, pools, lodging, tattoo, body piercing, campgrounds, permits, rabies and inspection program information. Tennessee foodborne illness surveyOfficial route for reporting suspected foodborne illness connected to a Tennessee food service establishment.Bradley County Health Department Cleveland TN FAQ
What is the Bradley County Health Department phone number in Cleveland TN?
The main Bradley County Health Department phone number is 423-728-7020. Use this number for clinic services, immunizations, WIC, dental, primary care, vital records routing and Environmental Health questions.
Where is Bradley County Health Department located?
The office is located at 201 Dooley Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311.
What are the Bradley County Health Department hours?
The official listing shows 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call before visiting because service-specific schedules, provider availability and appointment rules can vary.
Who is the Bradley County Health Department director?
The official Bradley County page and Tennessee Department of Health directory list Brittany Hopkins as County Director.
Does Bradley County Health Department offer primary care?
Yes, Tennessee’s local health department directory marks Bradley County with primary care services available. Call 423-728-7020 to confirm eligibility, appointment availability and what to bring.
Does Bradley County Health Department offer dental services?
Yes, Tennessee’s local health department directory marks Bradley County with dental services available. Call first to confirm dental days, age rules, TennCare or uninsured eligibility and emergency dental options.
Can I get WIC at Bradley County Health Department?
Bradley County Health Department is the local starting point for WIC in Cleveland TN. Call 423-728-7020 and ask for WIC, or call Tennessee WIC at 1-800-342-5942.
Can I get a birth or death certificate at Bradley County Health Department?
Tennessee says county health departments can issue birth or death certificates registered statewide with the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. Call Bradley County first to confirm ID, eligibility, fees and whether your record can be issued locally.
Who handles restaurant inspections in Bradley County TN?
Start with the Bradley County Health Department at 423-728-7020 and ask for Environmental Health. Tennessee Environmental Health handles food service, pools, lodging, body piercing, tattoo, campgrounds and related inspection programs.
Is this Cleveland County Health Department?
No. This page is for Bradley County Health Department in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland is the city. Bradley County is the county. Cleveland County health departments in North Carolina, Oklahoma or Arkansas are different agencies.