Bradley County Health Department 2026: Phone, WIC, Dental, Records & Inspections

Q: What is the Bradley County Health Department phone number?

The main Bradley County Health Department phone number is 423-728-7020. Use it for local public-health appointments, WIC, immunizations, vital records, primary care, dental services, and Environmental Health routing.

Q: Where is Bradley County Health Department located?

The office is at 201 Dooley Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311. Call before visiting because some services may require appointments or may not be available every day.

Q: What are the Bradley County Health Department hours?

The posted hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Individual services may stop earlier, require appointments, or operate on selected days, so call first.

Q: How do I get school shots or an immunization record in Bradley County?

Call 423-728-7020 and ask for immunizations. Bring all vaccine records, school forms, insurance or TennCare information, and the deadline. Ask whether the office can issue the school certificate you need.

Q: How do I apply for WIC in Bradley County?

Call Bradley County Health Department at 423-728-7020 and ask for WIC. You can also call Tennessee WIC at 1-800-DIAL-WIC or 1-800-342-5942. Prepare proof of identity, Tennessee residence, income or benefit information, and pregnancy or child details.

Q: Who handles restaurant complaints in Bradley County?

Start with Bradley County Health Department at 423-728-7020 and ask for Environmental Health. Prepare the business name, address, date/time, what happened, food item if relevant, and whether anyone became ill.

🏥 Bradley County, Tennessee public health guide · 2026

Bradley County Health Department phone, address, WIC, shots, dental, records and inspection help

The Bradley County Health Department is the local Tennessee public health office in Cleveland, TN. Residents usually search this page for the phone number, Dooley Street address, WIC, immunizations, school-shot records, birth or death certificates, dental services, STD/TB help, primary care availability, restaurant complaints, pool/tattoo inspections, rabies exposure, and appointment rules.

This guide is built as a practical action page. Start with the service you need, then use the correct official route before driving, paying a fee, bringing a child, requesting a certificate, or filing a complaint.

☎️ Main phone: 423-728-7020 📍 201 Dooley Street SE 🕘 8 AM–4:30 PM 🦷 Dental marked available 🩺 Primary care marked available

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☎️ General health department help

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✅ Quick answer

Quick answer for Bradley County Health Department

The official Bradley County Health Department office is at 201 Dooley Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311. The main phone number is 423-728-7020. Posted public hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. The listed county director is Brittany Hopkins.

The Tennessee Department of Health directory marks Bradley County with both primary care and dental services, but that does not mean every service is walk-in-ready. Call first to verify appointments, eligibility, documents, fees, TennCare or insurance rules, and same-day availability.

Best first callUse 423-728-7020 for clinic, WIC, immunization, dental, primary care, records, or environmental health routing.

Best for school shotsCall early, bring all vaccine records, and ask whether the office can issue the school certificate you need.

Best for recordsAsk whether the Cleveland office can issue your Tennessee birth or death certificate locally and what ID/fees apply.

Best for WICAsk for WIC eligibility, appointment scheduling, transfer help, breastfeeding support, and what proof to bring.

Best for inspectionsAsk for Environmental Health for food, pool, lodging, tattoo, body piercing, campground, or rabies exposure issues.

Emergency ruleCall 911 for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, overdose, severe allergic reaction, or serious injury.

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Official verification before using this Bradley County guide

Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.

This page uses the official Bradley County Health Department page and Tennessee Department of Health local-health-department, WIC, breastfeeding, Vital Records, immunization, contact, and Environmental Health resources.

Phone numbers, county health department services, clinic schedules, dental availability, primary-care availability, WIC rules, certificate fees, restaurant complaint routes, and Environmental Health procedures can change. Always verify final details on the official county or TN.gov page before visiting, paying, filing, or relying on a deadline.

🧭 Contents

What this Bradley County Health Department guide covers

1. Office facts 2. Phone and service routing 3. Address and map 4. Appointment checklist 5. Immunizations and records 6. WIC and breastfeeding 7. Primary care and dental 8. STD, HIV, TB and disease help 9. Birth and death certificates 10. Environmental Health and inspections 11. Animal bites and rabies exposure 12. Nearby Southeast Tennessee offices 13. Wrong office check 14. Official links 15. FAQ

📌 Fast facts

Bradley County Health Department office facts

Item	Verified detail	How to use it
Official office name	Bradley County Health Department	Use this name when calling, searching official pages, requesting records, or confirming services.
Address	201 Dooley Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311	Use for local public-health visits, but call first because some services may need an appointment.
Phone	423-728-7020	Use for appointments, service routing, WIC, immunizations, dental, primary care, and Environmental Health questions.
Fax	423-479-6130	Use only when staff instructs you to fax documents.
Hours	Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM	Arrive early and confirm whether your service stops earlier or requires appointment check-in.
County Director	Brittany Hopkins	Useful for official directory confirmation, not usually needed for routine appointments.
Region	Tennessee Department of Health Southeast Region	Use nearby Southeast offices only if your address, school, record, or property belongs outside Bradley County.
Primary care / dental	TDH directory marks both categories available for Bradley County.	Call first because availability, provider schedule, eligibility, and payment rules can change.

☎️ Call routing

Bradley County Health Department phone and service routing

For a smaller county office, several services may begin with the same front desk. Your first sentence matters. Name the service first, then give your city, patient age, deadline, and callback number.

Need	Best first route	What to say or prepare
General health department help	Call 423-728-7020	“I live in Bradley County and need help with [service].” Give city, phone, deadline, and appointment need.
Immunizations or school shots	Call local office and ask for immunizations	Patient age, grade, school form, deadline, prior vaccine records, insurance/TennCare information.
WIC	Call 423-728-7020 and ask for WIC; Tennessee WIC: 1-800-342-5942	Pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, infant, or child under five; proof of identity, residence, and income/benefit information.
Dental services	Call 423-728-7020 and ask for dental clinic availability	Age, dental issue, TennCare/uninsured status, emergency concern, and appointment need.
Primary care	Call 423-728-7020 and ask whether primary care is currently available	Symptoms, medication list, insurance/TennCare, ID, and whether urgent care or emergency care is needed.
STD, HIV, TB or communicable disease	Call local office; state HIV/STD hotline is 1-800-525-2437 in Tennessee	Exposure date, symptoms, test history, provider referral, confidentiality needs, and callback method.
Birth or death certificate	Call Bradley County office first; state Vital Records phone is 615-685-4700	Record type, full name, date, Tennessee county, relationship, photo ID, fee and payment question.
Restaurant, pool, hotel, tattoo, body piercing or campground issue	Call 423-728-7020 and ask for Environmental Health	Business name, address, date/time, issue, food item, illness details, permit question, or rabies exposure facts.
Health care facility complaint	Use correct TDH Health Care Facilities route if the issue is not local Environmental Health	Facility name, dates, patient/resident, immediate risk, documents, and whether 911 is needed.
Emergency medical danger	Call 911	Do not wait for office hours if the situation is immediately dangerous or life-threatening.

Call script: “I need a Bradley County Health Department appointment for [immunizations/WIC/birth certificate/dental/STD testing/Environmental Health]. My deadline is [date]. What should I bring, and is an appointment required?”

📍 Address

Bradley County Health Department address and map

The Bradley County Health Department is located at 201 Dooley Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311. Use this map for planning only. Call first to verify service availability, appointment rules, check-in cutoff, ID requirements, and whether the exact program is available that day.

Before you drive to Dooley Street

Call 423-728-7020 and confirm the service is available that day.
Ask whether walk-ins are accepted or an appointment is required.
Ask whether the service has a separate check-in cutoff before 4:30 PM.
Bring photo ID for certificates or records.
Bring insurance, TennCare, Medicaid, payment information, or proof of income if requested.
Bring vaccine records, school forms, work forms, medication lists, and provider paperwork if relevant.

🧾 Visit prep

How to prepare for a Bradley County Health Department appointment

Do not treat every health department service as walk-in. A WIC appointment, dental visit, birth certificate request, vaccine visit, food permit question, or STD/TB follow-up can each require different documents and staff.

Identify the exact service

Say immunizations, WIC, vital records, primary care, dental, family planning, STD testing, TB, Environmental Health, rabies exposure, or restaurant complaint.

Confirm appointment rules

Ask whether walk-ins are accepted, whether a scheduled appointment is required, and whether the service is available on your planned date.

Ask what documents to bring

ID, insurance, TennCare, vaccine record, school form, income proof, WIC documents, medical records, or facility details may be needed.

Ask about cost before arriving

Certificates, dental services, clinical services, environmental permits, or copies may involve fees. Ask how payment is accepted.

Save proof after the visit

Keep vaccine records, WIC notices, certificates, receipts, inspection correspondence, referral paperwork, or complaint reference details.

💉 Immunizations

Immunizations, school shots and Tennessee vaccine records

Bradley County Health Department can help residents with immunizations and vaccine-related questions. Tennessee local health departments offer childhood and adult vaccinations, but availability can vary by county, season, and appointment schedule.

For urgent school, childcare, work, camp, travel, or college deadlines, call early and bring every vaccine record you have. Do not assume a parent-held screenshot or old card is enough for Tennessee school requirements.

School certificateCall 423-728-7020 and ask what is needed for a Tennessee school or childcare immunization certificate.

Lost vaccine recordAsk your doctor, pharmacy, school, previous provider, and local health department. Older records may not be complete in one system.

Adult vaccinesAsk what adult vaccines are currently available and whether insurance, TennCare, or self-pay rules apply.

Seasonal vaccinesAsk about flu, COVID-19, RSV, or other seasonal vaccine availability before visiting.

Record helpState immunization program contact appears on TDH pages, but starting with your provider and local office is usually faster.

Bring formsBring school, work, camp, travel, or medical forms that explain exactly what proof is required.

What to ask before a vaccine visit

Is the vaccine available today?
Do I need an appointment?
Can the office issue the school or work certificate?
Does a parent or legal guardian need to be present?
What ID, insurance, TennCare, or payment information is required?
Should I bring previous records from another state, pharmacy, clinic, or country?

🥗 WIC

WIC, breastfeeding support and family nutrition in Bradley County

Tennessee WIC provides supplemental food assistance, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children until age five.

For Bradley County WIC help, call 423-728-7020 and ask for WIC. Tennessee also lists 1-800-DIAL-WIC, which is 1-800-342-5942, for WIC information or concerns.

WIC need	Best first step	Prepare before calling
Apply for WIC	Call Bradley County Health Department or Tennessee WIC	Applicant identity, proof of Tennessee residence, income or benefits, pregnancy status, infant or child information.
Reschedule appointment	Call local WIC office first	Participant name, child date of birth, preferred appointment times, and callback number.
Breastfeeding help	Ask WIC or call Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline	Baby’s age, feeding concern, latch issue, pain, pump question, or milk supply concern.
Moved to Bradley County	Ask how to transfer or continue WIC benefits	Previous WIC office, current address, benefit status, and child information.

Breastfeeding support: Tennessee’s Breastfeeding Hotline is 1-855-4BF-MOMS / 1-855-423-6667 and is listed as available 24/7. Use it for lactation support, but direct medical questions should go to a health care provider.

Official Tennessee WIC Tennessee breastfeeding support

🩺 Clinic care

Primary care, dental services and public health clinic care

The Tennessee Department of Health directory marks Bradley County with both primary care and dental services. That is important, but it is not a walk-in guarantee. Provider schedule, age eligibility, TennCare status, uninsured status, payment method, appointment rules, and service type can affect whether you can be seen.

Primary care questionsAsk whether primary care is currently available, who qualifies, whether appointments are required, what medical records to bring, and whether the issue needs urgent care instead.

Dental questionsAsk whether dental services are available that week, whether children and adults are seen, whether TennCare or uninsured patients are accepted, and what counts as an emergency dental need.

Bring to primary carePhoto ID, medication list, insurance/TennCare card, prior provider details, current symptoms, and relevant lab or referral information.

Bring to dentalID, insurance/TennCare information, dental history, pain location, swelling/fever details, child information, and any prior dental records.

Reality check: The health department is not a hospital emergency department and not a full specialty-care center. Chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, overdose, severe allergic reaction, or uncontrolled bleeding needs 911 or emergency care.

🧪 Communicable disease

STD, HIV, TB and communicable disease services

Tennessee county health departments provide preventive education, confidential testing, treatment, partner notification, and follow-up for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. County health departments also support tuberculosis control and reportable disease follow-up.

For Bradley County, call 423-728-7020 and ask how to access STD, HIV, TB, or communicable-disease services locally. For state-level HIV/STD questions inside Tennessee, TDH lists an HIV/STD hotline at 1-800-525-2437.

STD/HIV testingAsk about appointment availability, confidentiality, cost, testing type, result timing, and treatment options.

TB follow-upIf you have a positive TB test, exposure notice, or provider referral, call promptly and ask what paperwork to bring.

Disease reportingProviders, schools, facilities, and residents should use official public-health reporting routes for reportable disease or outbreak concerns.

Urgent symptoms are different: Severe dehydration, trouble breathing, chest pain, signs of stroke, fainting, serious injury, or immediate danger should not wait for a clinic appointment.

🧾 Vital records

Birth and death certificates at Tennessee local health departments

Tennessee says all county health departments can issue registered statewide birth and death certificates. That means you generally do not need to travel to the county where the birth or death occurred, but identification and payable fees are required.

Bradley County residents should call 423-728-7020 first to confirm whether the Cleveland office can issue the certificate needed, what identification is required, what fee applies, how payment is accepted, and whether any entitlement documents are needed.

Record need	Best first step	Bring or ask about
Tennessee birth certificate	Call Bradley County Health Department	Photo ID, applicant eligibility, exact name, date of birth, fee, payment type, and whether the record is registered.
Tennessee death certificate	Ask whether the death certificate can be issued locally	Decedent name, date of death, relationship, ID, eligibility, and fee.
Marriage or divorce record	Ask whether you need county clerk, court clerk, or state Vital Records	County of event, date, names, certified copy need, and correct office.
Out-of-state record	Contact the state where the event happened	Tennessee local health departments do not issue every other state’s records.

Official Tennessee Vital Records How to get a certificate Related birth certificate guide

🍽️ Environmental Health

Environmental health: food, pools, lodging, tattoo, body piercing, campgrounds and permits

Tennessee Environmental Health permits, inspects, and enforces public-health rules for food service establishments, hotels, public swimming pools, tattoo establishments, body piercing establishments, bed and breakfasts, and organized campgrounds. Local environmental health specialists work through Tennessee local health departments.

For Bradley County restaurant, pool, lodging, tattoo, campground, rabies, or local permit questions, call 423-728-7020 and ask for Environmental Health. For state-level Environmental Health questions, TDH lists 615-741-7206 and Geh.health@tn.gov.

Environmental need	Best route	Details to prepare
Restaurant or food-service complaint	Call Bradley County and ask for Environmental Health; use Tennessee foodborne illness survey if illness occurred	Business name, address, date/time, food item, symptoms, people affected, and receipt if available.
Restaurant inspection report	Use Tennessee restaurant inspection reports	Business name, city, street, and approximate location.
Pool, hotel, campground, tattoo or body piercing concern	Ask local Environmental Health or TDH Environmental Health	Facility name, address, permit question, inspection concern, and photos if useful.
Temporary food or farmers market food unit	Use TDH permit application process and county review	Event, vendor type, county, food prep method, equipment, and permit deadline.

How to report a food illness or restaurant complaint clearly

Write the exact place: restaurant/facility name, street address, and city.
Write the date and time of the meal, visit, or observed issue.
Describe facts: undercooked food, unsafe temperature, pests, sewage, illness, or poor handling.
List symptoms if illness occurred, including when symptoms started and how many people became sick.
Use medical care when needed. A complaint form is not emergency treatment.

Official Tennessee Environmental Health Restaurant inspection reports Foodborne illness complaint survey

🐾 Rabies warning

Animal bites and rabies exposure in Bradley County

Animal bites and rabies exposures are public-health issues. If a bite breaks skin, involves the face or hand, involves a child, involves a bat, raccoon, skunk, fox, stray animal, or unknown vaccination status, get medical guidance quickly.

Call immediately ifA dog, cat, bat, raccoon, skunk, fox, or other mammal bite broke skin or saliva contacted eyes, mouth, nose, or an open wound.

Collect detailsDate, time, location, animal type, owner if known, vaccination status, victim contact information, and whether medical care was received.

Serious injuryUse urgent medical care or 911 first. Do not wait for routine office hours if the injury is serious.

Local routeCall Bradley County Health Department and ask for Environmental Health or rabies exposure guidance after immediate safety is handled.

🧭 Nearby offices

Nearby Southeast Tennessee health department offices

If you live near a county line, make sure the service belongs in Bradley County. Use the county where you live, where the school or record belongs, or where the restaurant/property/event is located.

County office	Address	Phone	When it may matter
Bradley County	201 Dooley Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311	423-728-7020	Use for Bradley County residents, Cleveland-area public health services, WIC, local clinic routing, and local Environmental Health.
McMinn County	393 County Road 554, Athens, TN 37303	423-745-7431	Use if the address, school, record, property, or service belongs in McMinn County.
Polk County	2279 Parksville Road, Benton, TN 37307	423-338-4533	Use for Polk County public-health questions.
Meigs County	389 River Road, Decatur, TN 37322	423-334-5185	Use if the service belongs in Meigs County.
Rhea County	344 Eagle Lane, Evensville, TN 37332	423-775-7819	Use for Rhea County residents or records.

For another Tennessee county example, see our Hamilton County Health Department guide, Knox County Health Department guide, and Rutherford County Health Department guide.

⚠️ Wrong office check

What Bradley County Health Department does not replace

A useful local health guide should also stop wrong trips. The Cleveland office is a public-health office, but it is not every medical office, county office, or emergency service.

Emergency medical careFor life-threatening symptoms, serious injury, overdose, or active danger, call 911.

Full hospital servicesThe health department may offer clinic, primary care, or dental services, but it is not a hospital emergency department or specialty-care center.

Private medical recordsProvider records usually come from your doctor, hospital, pharmacy, clinic, school, employer, or health plan.

Non-health county recordsDeeds, court records, marriage licensing, property taxes, and unrelated county records usually belong to other county offices.

Cleveland County searchesThis Tennessee office is not Cleveland County, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or a Cleveland city health department.

Out-of-county permitsFood, pool, lodging, tattoo, body piercing, campground, or property matters should be handled by the county where the business/property is located.

For broader local office lookup help, use our health department near me guide.

🔗 Official links

Official Bradley County Health Department links

Use these official resources for final verification before visiting, requesting records, scheduling a clinic service, asking about WIC, reporting an Environmental Health concern, or relying on availability.

Bradley County Health Department official county pageOfficial county page with local office address, phone, hours, director, and local health department description. Tennessee Local Health Departments directoryOfficial TDH directory showing Bradley County in the Southeast Region with address, phone, hours, director, and service availability markers. Tennessee Department of Health contact pageState program phone numbers for Vital Records, immunizations, Environmental Health, HIV/STD, facilities, and health-related boards. Tennessee Office of Vital RecordsOfficial birth, death, marriage, divorce, county health department certificate, ID, fee, and ordering guidance. Tennessee WICOfficial WIC eligibility, appointment, local clinic, breastfeeding, nutrition, and 1-800-DIAL-WIC information. Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline24/7 breastfeeding support hotline and lactation-support details. Tennessee Environmental HealthOfficial Environmental Health program for food, lodging, pools, tattoo, body piercing, campgrounds, permits, complaints, and rabies control. Tennessee restaurant inspection reportsOfficial inspection report lookup route used for restaurant and food establishment score research.

❓ FAQ

Bradley County Health Department FAQ

What is the Bradley County Health Department phone number?

The main Bradley County Health Department phone number is 423-728-7020. Use it for local public-health appointments, WIC, immunizations, vital records, primary care, dental services, and Environmental Health routing.

Where is Bradley County Health Department located?

The office is at 201 Dooley Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311. Call before visiting because some services may require appointments or may not be available every day.

What are the Bradley County Health Department hours?

The posted hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Individual services may stop earlier, require appointments, or operate on selected days, so call first.

Does Bradley County Health Department offer dental services?

The Tennessee Department of Health directory marks Bradley County with dental services. Call 423-728-7020 to confirm current availability, eligibility, appointment rules, TennCare or payment requirements, and emergency dental options.

Does Bradley County Health Department offer primary care?

The Tennessee directory marks Bradley County with primary care services. Call first because provider schedule, eligibility, appointment requirements, and payment rules can change.

How do I get school shots or an immunization record in Bradley County?

Call 423-728-7020 and ask for immunizations. Bring all vaccine records, school forms, insurance or TennCare information, and the deadline. Ask whether the office can issue the school certificate you need.

How do I apply for WIC in Bradley County?

Call Bradley County Health Department at 423-728-7020 and ask for WIC. You can also call Tennessee WIC at 1-800-DIAL-WIC or 1-800-342-5942. Prepare proof of identity, Tennessee residence, income or benefit information, and pregnancy or child details.

Can Bradley County Health Department issue birth or death certificates?

Tennessee says county health departments can issue registered statewide birth and death certificates. Call Bradley County first to confirm ID, fees, eligibility, payment method, and whether your specific certificate can be issued locally.

Who handles restaurant complaints in Bradley County?

Start with Bradley County Health Department at 423-728-7020 and ask for Environmental Health. Prepare the business name, address, date/time, what happened, food item if relevant, and whether anyone became ill.

Is this the 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. Do not use this phone number for Cleveland County in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or any other state.