Rutherford County Health Department in Murfreesboro: Clinics, WIC, Vaccines, Vital Records, Dental, STD Testing & Environmental Health
If you are searching for the Rutherford County Health Department in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the main clinic is at 100 West Burton St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130, phone 615-898-7880. The county also lists a Rutherford County WIC Center in Smyrna at 108 David Collins Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167, phone 615-355-6175.
This guide is built for practical user intent: which clinic to call, what services are offered, how to get Tennessee birth and death certificates, how WIC certification works, where to call for immunizations, why travel vaccines are not issued here, how STD testing appointments work, when TB testing is available, what Environmental Health handles, and what to bring before visiting.
Select your service before calling or visiting. Rutherford County has a Murfreesboro clinic, a Smyrna WIC Center, service-specific rules, appointment requirements, and different document needs depending on whether you need WIC, immunizations, dental, vital records, STD testing, TB testing or Environmental Health.
The official Rutherford County clinic page lists Rutherford County Health at 100 West Burton St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Phone: 615-898-7880. Hours: MondayâFriday, 8:00 a.m.â4:30 p.m.
Rutherford County Health Department Murfreesboro phone, address and services
The main Rutherford County Health Department clinic in Murfreesboro is listed at 100 West Burton St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. The official phone number is 615-898-7880, and the clinic is listed as open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The county also lists the Rutherford County WIC Center at 108 David Collins Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167, phone 615-355-6175, also listed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For Environmental Health questions such as food permits, inspections, pools, hotels, tattoo/body piercing studios, organized campgrounds or plan reviews, the official health services page lists 615-898-7889.
Important user warning: not every service is walk-in. Dental services are by appointment. Routine STD testing requires an appointment. Vaccination appointments should be scheduled by calling the Murfreesboro clinic or Smyrna clinic. Birth and death certificates are issued MondayâFriday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the listed fee is $15 per copy.
Official verification for this Rutherford County Health Department guide
Publish-ready as of: May 18, 2026.
This guide was prepared from official Rutherford County Government and Tennessee Department of Health resources, including the Rutherford County Health Department, Clinics, Health Services, Health FAQ, Mid-Cumberland Region county health department resources, Tennessee vital records information, immunization requirement resources, and Tennessee public health service guidance.
Phone numbers, office hours, clinic services, certificate fees, WIC requirements, immunization availability, dental appointments, Environmental Health permitting, food safety classes, TennCare application support and disease reporting processes can change. Always verify current details on the official RutherfordCountyTN.gov or TN.gov page before visiting, paying, filing, ordering records or relying on hours.
What this Murfreesboro Rutherford County Health Department guide covers
Rutherford County Health Department Murfreesboro and Smyrna locations
Rutherford Countyâs official clinic page separates the Murfreesboro clinic from the Smyrna WIC Center. Many users search for the Murfreesboro health department but actually need the Smyrna clinic/WIC phone, especially if they live near Smyrna, La Vergne, or northern Rutherford County.
Local visit tip
Do not assume every health service is available at both Murfreesboro and Smyrna. If the service involves certificates, dental, Environmental Health, records, or a specific clinic appointment, call first and confirm the correct building, documents and payment method.
What services does Rutherford County Health Department provide?
Rutherford County is part of Tennesseeâs Mid-Cumberland region. Tennessee county health departments provide basic health services such as breast and cervical cancer screenings, breastfeeding support, CHANT, family planning, health education, immunizations, newborn screenings, oral health promotion, nutrition counseling, pregnancy testing, STD/HIV screening and treatment, telehealth, TennCare presumptive eligibility, tobacco cessation, tuberculosis control, vital records, voter registration, well-child screenings and WIC.
The countyâs own Health Services page includes local details for child health, breastfeeding promotion, CHANT, Childrenâs Special Services, dental services, family planning, food and general sanitation, health education, immunizations, menâs health, paternity establishment, TennCare application services, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, vital records, womenâs health and WIC.
Rutherford County birth certificates and death certificates in Murfreesboro
Rutherford County Health Department issues certified copies of birth and death certificates. For birth certificates, the county page explains that the person must have been born in Tennessee on or after 1949. The page also states that birth and death certificates are issued Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The listed fee is $15 per copy for birth certificates and $15 per copy for death certificates. The health department accepts cash, check, money order and credit or debit cards for transactions. Online ordering through VitalChek is available but is described as a slightly more expensive option.
For birth certificates, you must provide ID such as a driverâs license or passport. Parents with their own ID may obtain their childrenâs birth certificate. Legal guardians or people with legal custody may obtain a childâs certificate with legal custody documentation and ID. For death certificates, the county notes that only certain people may obtain a death certificate, and death certificates are not public records until 50 years after death. Cause of death is limited to qualifying family members or authorized estate/agency representatives.
Vital Records mistake to avoid
Do not request a Rutherford County certificate if the birth or death happened outside Tennessee. Local Tennessee health departments can issue Tennessee records only. If the person was born or died in another state, use that stateâs vital records office.
Rutherford County immunizations, vaccine records and school requirements
The Rutherford County Health Department Immunization Program provides routine child and adult immunizations. The county page states that eligible children from birth through age 18 can receive federally funded vaccines through the Vaccines for Children program. Eligible groups include children insured by TennCare, uninsured children and under-insured children. An administration fee is charged but can slide according to income.
For adults, federal vaccines are available for uninsured adults age 19â64 for certain recommended vaccines. An administration fee is charged and can slide according to income. If you have private insurance, private stock vaccine is available, and money is collected at the time of visit by cash, check or credit card.
To make a vaccination appointment, the county lists 615-898-7880 for the Murfreesboro clinic and 615-355-6175 for the Smyrna clinic. The page also states that the health department does not issue immunizations required for international travel and directs users to local health providers for travel immunizations.
School immunization tip
If you are transferring records for school, make sure every required field is complete and the record clearly shows the studentâs name, date of birth and vaccine dates. The county page warns that incomplete records can delay response time.
Rutherford County WIC, breastfeeding support and pregnancy nutrition help
The Rutherford County WIC section explains that children under age five, pregnant women and breastfeeding women who are at or below 185% of poverty and have a nutritional risk may receive limited health screening, nutrition counseling and food vouchers. WIC eligibility must meet Tennessee income guidelines.
At each certification, the county page says users must bring proof of income, proof of identity for the parent and children, the WIC child or children, updated shot records, insurance cards such as TennCare when applicable, and proof of Tennessee residency. At each voucher pickup, the user or proxy must bring proof of identity.
Rutherford County also offers breastfeeding education, encouragement and support through a lactation consultant and breastfeeding peer counselors. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. The county advises calling before coming to ensure quality of service: Murfreesboro Clinic 615-898-7880 or Smyrna Clinic 615-355-6175.
WIC document mistake to avoid
If you arrive without proof of identity, income, Tennessee residency, updated shot records or the child who is on WIC, you may not receive WIC services that day. Prepare documents before the appointment instead of trying to fix it at the front desk.
Rutherford County dental services and oral health appointments
Rutherford County Health Department provides preventive and restorative dental care by a full-time dentist and dental assistant. The county page says patients are seen during regular business hours, by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For children from birth to age 20, services are available for children enrolled in TennCare and TennCare Select. Services can include complete oral exam, dental cleaning, x-rays, fillings, extractions, root canal treatments and space maintainers. The page also describes oral health services for some uninsured adults age 21 and older who meet eligibility guidelines.
To set up an appointment or ask about Oral Health Services, call 615-898-7880. If you or your child is a new patient or has not updated health history in more than one year, the county instructs users to complete the Dental Health History questionnaire and bring it with a list of medications.
Rutherford County STD testing, HIV testing and confidential treatment
The Rutherford County Health Department provides confidential testing, treatment and contact follow-up for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Routine testing includes Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV and Hepatitis C.
If you think you have been exposed to an STD or are experiencing symptoms, the official page says to call and make an appointment at either location: 615-898-7880 for Murfreesboro or 615-355-6175 for Smyrna. Routine STD testing requires an appointment. If you have already been tested and have questions, call 615-898-7880 and select option 1.
Privacy and appointment tip
Call the clinic directly before visiting if you have symptoms, exposure concerns or questions about confidentiality. Do not send sensitive health details through an unsecured form unless the official office instructs you to use that method.
Rutherford County TB testing and tuberculosis control
Rutherford County Health Department provides TB testing at the Murfreesboro and Smyrna offices if you feel like you have been exposed to tuberculosis. The county page explains that Tennessee Department of Health recommends testing for people at high risk, including people born in countries with high TB rates, individuals with HIV/AIDS, homeless individuals, people who have spent time in jail or prison, intravenous drug users and people who had close interactions with someone with infectious TB disease.
The county page also clearly states that the Rutherford County Health Department does not provide TB testing for employment for other businesses or agencies in the community. That is a major user-intent detail: call before going if your TB test is for work, school, volunteering or another organizationâs requirement.
Rutherford County Environmental Health: food permits, inspections, pools, hotels and complaints
Rutherford County Environmental Health specialists inspect existing food service establishments and review plans for prospective ones. The county page says inspections are also done on hotels, motels, public swimming pools, bed and breakfasts, childcare facilities and school plants.
The Tennessee Division of Environmental Health regulates, permits and inspects food service establishments, public swimming pools, hotels and motels, bed and breakfast establishments, organized campgrounds, tattoo parlors and body piercing studios. The division also conducts complaint investigations or refers complaints to appropriate agencies.
New operators interested in becoming licensed or permitted should contact an Environmental Health specialist at the county health department before operating or beginning construction. If construction is involved, written plans and diagrams are required before construction begins. An application is required to obtain a permit or license. Rutherford County lists the Environmental Health contact number as 615-898-7889.
Food business permit tip
If you are opening a food truck, restaurant, booth, tattoo studio, pool facility, lodging site or camp, do not wait until opening week to call. Rutherford County says new operators should contact Environmental Health to discuss the proposed operation and that construction-related projects require written plans and diagrams before construction begins.
Child health, CHANT, Childrenâs Special Services and breastfeeding support
Rutherford County Health Department offers child health services such as well baby/child exams, immunizations and sick care for children 20 years and younger. The health services page also points families to Childrenâs Special Services, WIC and dental services.
CHANT, or Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee, helps eligible pregnant and postpartum adolescents and women, children from birth through 21 years, and children/youth with special care needs. CHANT teams help families navigate medical and social services, referrals, screenings, care coordination and community resources.
Childrenâs Special Services coordinates medical services for children from birth to 21 years with special handicapping or chronic conditions who meet financial criteria. Families can be referred by physicians, other providers, agencies, families, schools or friends.
TennCare application help and Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity
Rutherford County Health Department offers TennCare application services to pregnant women who need help. The county page says this is a walk-in service between 8 a.m.â10 a.m. or 1 p.m.â3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The health department helps fill out the online application, but after the application is complete, communication and other processes must go through TennCare.
The Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity service adds a fatherâs name to a childâs birth certificate. If the mother and father were not married at the time of birth, the fatherâs name does not automatically go on the birth certificate. Parents can call 615-898-7880 to set up a VAoP appointment if both parents want the fatherâs name added and eligibility questions are met.
The county page lists the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity fee as $5 per copy, plus the cost of a new birth certificate at $15 per copy, for a listed total of $20. It also notes that the health department does not do DNA testing.
Rutherford County Health Department fees, sliding scale and payment cautions
Rutherford County Health Department services may be free, low-cost, sliding scale or fee-based depending on program, eligibility, insurance, income and service type. The county page repeatedly notes sliding scale cost based on family size and household income for certain adult menâs and womenâs health services and vaccine administration fees.
Birth and death certificate fees are listed as $15 per copy. Private-stock vaccines may require payment at time of visit by cash, check or credit card. Dental, adult health services, WIC, TennCare application help and Environmental Health permits may follow different rules, so call before visiting if cost is important.
What to bring before visiting Rutherford County Health Department
Most wasted visits happen because the user goes to the wrong location, forgets ID, needs an appointment, does not have WIC documents, or arrives expecting a service the county does not provide. Use this checklist before visiting the Murfreesboro or Smyrna clinic.
Do not use routine Rutherford County Health Department contact pages for emergencies
If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. If someone has severe symptoms, overdose danger, immediate safety risk, violent injury, breathing trouble, severe allergic reaction or urgent medical danger, do not wait for a clinic phone line, voicemail or online form response.
The health department is useful for preventive health, immunizations, certificates, WIC, environmental health, STD testing, TB services, dental, family support and public health programs. It is not a replacement for emergency medical care.
Rutherford County Health Department Murfreesboro map
The map below points to the main Murfreesboro clinic at 100 West Burton St. Before driving, confirm the service, appointment requirement, documents, payment method and whether the Smyrna WIC Center is a better location for your need.
Official Rutherford County Health Department links for Murfreesboro services
Use these official resources before relying on old directory pages, map-only snippets, third-party certificate sites or outdated social media posts.
Rutherford County Health Department Official county health department page with mission, Board of Health information and public health overview. Rutherford County Health Department Clinics Official clinic page listing Murfreesboro clinic and Smyrna WIC Center addresses, phone numbers and hours. Rutherford County Health Services Official detailed service page covering WIC, immunizations, dental, vital records, Environmental Health, STD testing, TB, CHANT and more. Rutherford County Health FAQ Official FAQ page for common hours, service and health department questions. Rutherford County Health Forms Official forms page for health department forms and related documents. Tennessee Mid-Cumberland Region County Health Departments Official Tennessee Department of Health regional page describing basic county health department services and regional contact resources. Tennessee Vital Records Official state vital records page for Tennessee birth, death, marriage and divorce record information. Tennessee WIC Official Tennessee WIC page for income guidelines, benefits and program information. Tennessee Food Service Establishment guidance Official Tennessee Environmental Health food service information for operators and permit-related guidance. Food inspection score search Inspection score search resource linked from Rutherford County Health Services for food service establishment inspection scores.Rutherford County Health Department Murfreesboro FAQ
What is the Rutherford County Health Department phone number in Murfreesboro?
The official Murfreesboro clinic phone number is 615-898-7880.
Where is the Rutherford County Health Department in Murfreesboro located?
The Rutherford County Health Department clinic is listed at 100 West Burton St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
What are the Rutherford County Health Department hours?
The official clinic page lists the Murfreesboro clinic as open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where is the Rutherford County WIC Center?
The official clinic page lists the Rutherford County WIC Center at 108 David Collins Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167, phone 615-355-6175.
Can I get a birth certificate at Rutherford County Health Department?
Yes, for Tennessee births. The county says birth certificates are issued for people born in Tennessee on or after 1949. Certificates are issued Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the listed fee is $15 per copy.
Can I get a death certificate at Rutherford County Health Department?
Yes, for deaths that occurred in Tennessee, if eligibility rules are met. The listed fee is $15 per copy, and the county notes that death certificates are not public records until 50 years after death.
How do I schedule vaccines at Rutherford County Health Department?
Call 615-898-7880 for the Murfreesboro clinic or 615-355-6175 for the Smyrna clinic.
Does Rutherford County Health Department provide travel vaccines?
No. The official health services page says Rutherford County Health Department does not issue immunizations required for international travel and advises users to visit a local health provider for those travel immunizations.
Does Rutherford County Health Department provide routine STD testing?
Yes. Confidential testing, treatment and contact follow-up are provided for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Routine testing requires an appointment. Call 615-898-7880 for Murfreesboro or 615-355-6175 for Smyrna.
Does Rutherford County Health Department do TB testing for employment?
The county page says TB testing is available at Murfreesboro and Smyrna if you feel exposed to tuberculosis, but it does not provide TB testing for employment for other businesses or agencies in the community.
What is Rutherford County Environmental Health phone number?
The official health services page lists the Environmental Health contact number as 615-898-7889.
What does Rutherford County Environmental Health inspect?
Environmental Health inspects or regulates food service establishments, hotels, motels, public swimming pools, bed and breakfasts, organized campgrounds, tattoo parlors, body piercing studios and other public health facilities.
Does Rutherford County Health Department help with TennCare applications?
Yes, the county page says TennCare application services are offered to pregnant women as a walk-in service between 8â10 a.m. or 1â3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Follow-up after application completion goes through TennCare.
Is this the official Rutherford County Health Department website?
No. This is an independent informational guide. For official appointments, fees, records, immunizations, WIC, Environmental Health, forms, hours and services, use RutherfordCountyTN.gov or TN.gov.
Independent guide and official-use disclaimer
This article is an independent guide for people searching for the Rutherford County Health Department in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It helps users find official clinic phone numbers, WIC information, vaccine appointments, vital records, dental services, STD testing, TB testing, Environmental Health, TennCare application help, family services and official links.
It is not the official Rutherford County Government or Tennessee Department of Health website and does not provide medical, legal, benefits, records, WIC, Environmental Health, dental, vaccine or emergency advice. Verify all details with the official Rutherford County or Tennessee Department of Health page before visiting, paying, ordering certificates, submitting applications or relying on hours.
Bottom line for Rutherford County Health Department in Murfreesboro
For the Rutherford County Health Department in Murfreesboro, use 100 West Burton St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130, phone 615-898-7880. The clinic is listed MondayâFriday, 8:00 a.m.â4:30 p.m. For the Smyrna WIC Center, use 108 David Collins Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167, phone 615-355-6175.
Use Murfreesboro or Smyrna for vaccine appointments, WIC, STD testing and clinic routing. Use Murfreesboro Health Services for birth and death certificates, dental appointments, menâs and womenâs health, paternity appointments, TennCare application help and Environmental Health. Call 615-898-7889 for Environmental Health questions about food permits, inspections, pools, lodging, tattoo/body piercing studios or plan reviews.