Knoxville/East Tennessee
Appointments available now in Knoxville for child doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Sarah RileyKnoxville News Sentinel, Nov 3, 2021
Appointments for a smaller dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine specifically created for children 5-11 are now available in Knoxville.
Walgreens and CVS have begun scheduling appointments so guardians can get their children vaccinated. The thoroughly studied vaccine was recommended Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Walgreens will offer vaccines for children starting Saturday and CVS will offer the vaccines starting Sunday. The special doses, at this time, are only available at certain pharmacies.
RELATED:CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11, shots expected to roll out this week
You can schedule an appointment at Walgreens here. You can also schedule an appointment at CVS here.
More locations will become available as the doses are shipped. Look for future clinics with pediatricians and primary care doctors, children's hospitals and schools.
New Cases of COVID 19 are down 61% in the past 14 days in Knox County.
NY Times, Interactive mapping site. 10/4/2021.
Unvaccinated people in Knox County are at an extremely high risk for Covid-19 infections. New cases are at 51 per 100,000 residents. Since January of last year, at least 1 in 6 people who live in Knox County have been infected, and at least 1 in 551 people have died.
Northeast Tennessee’s COVID hospitalization totals jump by 557 after TDH adjustment
by: Jeff Keeling, WJHL Channel 11. Posted: Sep 2, 2021 / 04:28 PM EDT /
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) added an additional 557 Northeast Tennesseans to the rolls of those hospitalized during the pandemic, part of an adjustment that grew the statewide total by 6,435.
The change came after TDH data analysts completed a project that linked a more accurate source of COVID patient numbers to its “COVID surveillance data,” TDH spokeswoman Sarah Tanksley said in an email to News Channel 11.
Region’s hospitalization rate 19% above state average
Statewide, 449 out of every 100,000 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19. In Northeast Tennessee the figure is 536.
The highest per capita rate is in Sullivan County at 663, a full 48 percent above the state average.
The comparisons are similar in terms of deaths per capita from COVID.
Through Thursday, Tennessee had reported 198.4 deaths per 100,000 population. Northeast Tennessee, at 238.9, is 20.4% higher.
PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY & AMENDMENT TO COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER Effective immediately--City of Knoxville, India Kincannon, Mayor. Aug 2, 2021
All City employees and visitors to City facilities, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear masks in most indoor settings. We thank you for your cooperation and encourage everyone to get vaccinated.
Click here to view Proclamation of Emergency [PDF]
4 COVID-19 patients currently in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Dalisa Robles (WBIR), Published: 2:22 PM EDT August 3, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The East Tennessee Children's Hospital said it has four patients being treated for COVID-19 in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as of Tuesday afternoon.
“We are monitoring the changing face of COVID due to the Delta variant across our region, and are ready and able to meet the needs of the pediatric patients in our area. Hospitalizations for children are increasing," Dr. Joe Childs, Children’s Hospital chief medical officer, said. We strongly encourage vaccination against COVID-19 for children who are eligible to receive the vaccine.”
Daily Case Rates (per 100,000 residents) are up more than 3 times (19.9. vs. 4.6) in the past 14 days
Covid19.tn.gov/dashboards/?county=Knox September 2, 2021
Over the last 7 days, the average positive % from COVID-tests was 13.3%
41.16 percent of Knox County residents have received the full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
City of Knoxville@CityKnoxvilleTN, Jun 9, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is widely available in our community for ages 12 and up. Additional stats & info available at http://KnoxvilleTN.gov/COVID19.
Knox Housing Assistance program
April 26, 2021, City of Knoxville@CityKnoxvilleTN
Today, @MayorKincannon joined @KnoxGov officials in announcing the new Knox Housing Assistance program, which will pay past-due rent and utilities for City & County residents affected by COVID-19. Renters & landlords, visit http://KnoxHousingAssistance.org to learn more & apply.
KCHD Releases Guidance for Phase Two of Reopening Plan
Posted: 05/22/2020
Knox County and the City of Knoxville will begin Phase Two of the community’s reopening plan on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, the Knox County Health Department announced today.
Most industries can operate in Phase Two if they can maintain safety and health precautions. The Phase Two guidelines are posted on KCHD’s website, titled “Reopening Plan: Phase Two Amendment.” Phase Two builds upon Phase One; if an industry was open in Phase One, they remain open.
“Moving into Phase Two is not a return to pre-pandemic normal, but it is a small step in helping us get there,” Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs said. “
The five core actions include:
• Physical distancing
• Wearing cloth face coverings
• Frequent and proper handwashing
• Cleaning surfaces
• Staying home if you’re sick or instructed to isolate/quarantine
Knox County Health Department
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
All phases are now eligible to be vaccinated. (Updated 3/24/21)
* If you are currently in isolation or quarantine, please reschedule your vaccination by calling 865-215-5555
* For more information on receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, please see below.
Want to schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment?
* If no appointments are available, visit Vaccine Finder for other opportunities.
LIST: Where to find COVID-19 vaccines in East Tennessee
by: Madisen Keavy
Posted: Feb 10, 2021 / 03:56 PM EST / Updated: Feb 10, 2021 / 03:56 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)- The list of locations to get the COVID-19 vaccine, for those that qualify is growing and in East Tennessee, there is more than one way to find an appointment.
The Tenn. Dept. of Health’s website offers an interactive map where Tennesseans can select their county to learn the risk-based and age-based phases currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccination and how to request a vaccination appointment.
The links from this page take users to the health department in the county they selected, or to a local pharmacy.
Cherokee Health Systems
COVID-19 Vaccine Events
Maynardville 4/8/2021 J&J
Tazewell 4/8/2021 J&J
Clinton 4/8/2021 J&J
Talbott 4/8/2021 J&J
Chattanooga 4/8/2021 J&J
Center City 4/9/2021 J&J
Lenoir City 4/9/2021 J&J
Washburn 4/9/2021 J&J
5th Street 4/9/2021 J& J
Mobile 4/12/2021 Mobile Clinic at Lipman Family Farms - Knoxville
Newport 4/14/2021 J&J
East Knox 4/14/2021 J&J
Lonsdale 4/14/2021 J&J
Talbott 4/15/2021
Chattanooga 4/15/2021 J&J
Maynardville 4/15/2021 J&J
Tazewell 4/15/2021 J&J
Clinton 4/15/2021 J&J
5th Street 4/16/2021 J&J
Washburn 4/16/2021 J&J
Bean Station 4/20/2021 J&J
Alcoa 4/21/2021 J&J
Blaine 4/21/2021
Newport 4/21/2021
Chattanooga 4/22/2021 J&J
Maynardville 4/22/2021
Talbott 4/22/2021
5th Street 4/23/2021
Washburn 4/23/2021
Bean Station 4/27/2021
Seymour 4/28/2021
Alcoa 4/28/2021
Blaine 4/28/2021
Newport 4/28/2021
5th Street 4/30/2021
Washburn 4/30/2021
Bean Station 5/4/2021
Seymour 5/5/2021
Blaine 5/5/2021
Alcoa 5/5/2021
Chattanooga 5/6/2021
Tazewell 5/6/2021
Lenoir City 5/7/2021
5th Street 5/7/2021
Bean Station 5/11/2021
Seymour 5/12/2021
Blaine 5/12/2021
Alcoa 5/12/2021
Maynardville 5/13/2021
Clinton 5/13/2021
Washburn 5/13/2021
Lenoir City 5/14/2021
5th Street 5/14/2021
Aloca 5/19/2021
Seymour 5/19/2021
Tazewell 5/20/2021
Clinton 5/20/2021
Lenoir City 5/21/2021
Tazewell 5/27/2021
Clinton 5/27/2021
COVID-19 Community Pharmacy Vaccination Locations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)- The list of locations to get the COVID-19 vaccine, for those that qualify is growing and in East Tennessee, there is more than one way to find an appointment.
For starters, the Tennessee Department of Health launched an online portal that allows Tennesseans to select their county and see where they can sign-up for a vaccine appointment if they are in a group that currently qualifies.
The Tenn. Dept. of Health’s website offers an interactive map where Tennesseans can select their county to learn the risk-based and age-based phases currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccination and how to request a vaccination appointment.
The links from this page take users to the health department in the county they selected, or to a local pharmacy.
COVID-19 Community Pharmacy Vaccination Locations
Anderson Oak Ridge Munsey Pharmacy 106
Administration Road
Anderson Powell Mac’s LTC Pharmacy Solutions 643 Edgemoor Road, Suite B
Blount Alcoa Blount Discount Pharmacy – Gill 129 Gill Street
Blount Maryville Blount Discount Pharmacy – West 132 Montgomery Lane
Campbell Jacksboro Terry’s Pharmacy Jacksboro 2715 Jacksboro Pike
Claiborne Harrogate The Prescription Shop 7030 Cumberland Gap Pkwy
Claiborne Tazewell Tazewell Drug 951 N. Broad St
Cocke Newport Broadway and Main 136 East Broadway
Cumberland Crossville Young Pharmacy (Med-Scripts, LLC) 23 Woodmere Mall
Fentress Jamestown Medi-Thrift Pharmacy 346 W Central Ave
Grainger Blaine Okie’s Pharmacy II 1050 Rutledge Pike
Greene Greeneville Corley’s Pharmacy Solutions 1000 Monarch Pointe
Greene Greeneville Greene County Drug Store 906 Tusculum Blvd., Suite 2
Greene Greeneville Ferry Pharmacy, Inc. 1004 Snapps Ferry Road
Greene Greeneville Atchley Drug Center 511 Asheville Hwy
Hamblen Morristown Crescent Center Drugs 228 North Fairmont Ave.
Hamblen Morristown Walmart 4331 West Andrew Johnson Highway
Hardeman Bolivar Walmart 1604 West Market St.
Knox Knoxville Genoa Healthcare 205 W Springdale Ave
Knox Knoxville Mugford Pharmacy 3909 Martin Mill Pike
Knox Knoxville Village Pharmacy 4206 Chapman Highway
Knox Knoxville East Tennessee Pharmacy Services 431 Park Village Rd, Suite 105
Knox Strawberry Plains East Tennessee Discount Drug 524 Andrew Johnson Hwy
Knox Knoxville Volunteer Pharmacy 2559 Willow Point Way
Lewis Lexington Lexington Discount Drugs 148 West Church St.
Loudon Loudon Preferred Pharmacy Tellico Greens 101 Cheeyo Way, Suite A
Loudon Loudon Rocky Top Pharmacy 702 Grove St.
Loudon Lenoir City Vistara Pharmacy 460 Medical Park Drive, Suite 1010
Marion South Pittsburg The Drug Store at South Pittsburg 335 South Cedar Ave.
McMinn Athens Genoa Healthcare 1805 Ingleside Ave.
Monroe Vonore Vonore Drug Family Wellness 1121 Highway 411
Monroe Sweetwater Wil-Sav Drugs 800 New Highway 68
Morgan Wartburg Apothecare Pharmacy 1236 Knoxville Hwy
Roane Kingston Baggett Pharmacy 133 E Race Street
Sevier Sevierville Preferred Pharmacy 1024 Middle Creek Road
Union Maynardville Okie’s Pharmacy 4221 Maynardville Highway
Union Maynardville Maynardville Drug 2975 Maynardville Highway
The full list of COVID-19 Community Pharmacy Vaccination Locations can be found online.
Community Health Center COVID-19 Vaccination Locations
Jellico Indian Mountain Clinic 550 Sunset Trail
New Tazewell Cherokee Health Systems New Tazewell 1596 Highway 33 South
Grainger Blaine Blaine Health Center 880 Rutledge Pike
Grainger Bean Station Cherokee Health Systems 1285 Highway 11 West
Hamblen Talbott Cherokee Health Systems, Talbott 6350 West Andrew Johnson Highway
Hamilton Chattanooga Clinica Medicos 1300 East 23rd St.
Loudon Lenoir City Cherokee Health Systems 501 Adesa Blvd.
McMinn Englewood Cherokee Health Systems, Englewood 3360 Highway 41 North
A full list of community health centers offering COVID-19 vaccinations in East Tennessee, as well as statewide, can be found online.
Knox County rolls out vaccine waitlist
The Knox County Health Department rolled out the COVID-19 vaccine waitlist online, as part of a six-month contract with a Texas-based company, Luminaire.
The waitlist allows those who qualify to put their information in before events are scheduled, to be contacted when doses are available.
In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, KCHD Director Dr. Martha Buchanan said that at least 5,000 people were already registered on the waitlist. At that point, she said, she had not heard of any issues within the first day.
Anderson, Blount, Claiborne, and Knox Counties are among some of the East Tennessee health departments who are utilizing a vaccine waitlist system.
Through the Tennessee Department of Health, they issue warnings about the vaccine supply still limited and only those who qualify under the present phases are 1a1, 1a2, and 70 years old and greater.
Only those who are in these phases or age groups may register for the waiting list. Vaccine appointments will not be scheduled for those who do not meet the criteria.
When vaccines are available, those on the waitlist will be contacted to schedule the appointment.
Health Center COVID-19 Vaccination Locations
Jellico Indian Mountain Clinic 550 Sunset Trail
New Tazewell Cherokee Health Systems New Tazewell 1596 Highway 33 South
Grainger Blaine Blaine Health Center 880 Rutledge Pike
Grainger Bean Station Cherokee Health Systems 1285 Highway 11 West
Hamblen Talbott Cherokee Health Systems, Talbott 6350 West Andrew Johnson Highway
Hamilton Chattanooga Clinica Medicos 1300 East 23rd St.
Loudon Lenoir City Cherokee Health Systems 501 Adesa Blvd.
McMinn Englewood Cherokee Health Systems, Englewood 3360 Highway 41 North
A full list of community health centers offering COVID-19 vaccinations in East Tennessee, as well as statewide, can be found online.
Knox County rolls out vaccine waitlist
The Knox County Health Department rolled out the COVID-19 vaccine waitlist online, as part of a six-month contract with a Texas-based company, Luminaire.
The waitlist allows those who qualify to put their information in before events are scheduled, to be contacted when doses are available.
In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, KCHD Director Dr. Martha Buchanan said that at least 5,000 people were already registered on the waitlist. At that point, she said, she had not heard of any issues within the first day.
Anderson, Blount, Claiborne, and Knox Counties are among some of the East Tennessee health departments who are utilizing a vaccine waitlist system.
Through the Tennessee Department of Health, they issue warnings about the vaccine supply still limited and only those who qualify under the present phases are 1a1, 1a2, and 70 years old and greater.
Only those who are in these phases or age groups may register for the waiting list. Vaccine appointments will not be scheduled for those who do not meet the criteria.
When vaccines are available, those on the waitlist will be contacted to schedule the appointment.
Where to find free COVID-19 testing in East Tennessee
Posted: Nov 17, 2020 / 04:13 PM EST / Updated: Dec 7, 2020 / 05:50 PM EST
FILE – In this Nov. 11, 2020, file photo, medical works operate a testing tent at a COVID-19 mobile testing site in the Brooklyn borough of New York. School systems in several states are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks, as the coast-to-coast resurgence of the coronavirus sends deaths, hospitalizations and new infections soaring. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – With the holiday season getting underway, tests for coronavirus are in demand. Here are locations in each East Tennessee county that offer free testing, and when those tests are available.
Check each listing to learn hours when testing is offered, and whether an appointment is required.
ANDERSON COUNTY
Anderson County Health Department, 710 N. Main in Clinton; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information call 865-425-8800
BLOUNT COUNTY
Blount County Health Department, 301 McGhee Street in Maryville; 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. No appointment necessary. 865-983-4582
CAMPBELL COUNTY
Campbell County Health Department, 162 Sharp-Perkins Road in Jacksboro. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free but an appointment is required. 423-562-8351
CLAIBORNE COUNTY
Claiborne County Health Department 620 Davis Drive in New Tazewell. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free but call ahead to make an appointment 423-626-4291
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland County Health Department, 1503 South Main Street in Crossville. 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free and no appointment is necessary. 931-484-6196
FENTRESS COUNTY
Fentress County Health Department, 240 Colonial Circle, Suite A in Jamestown. 9 a.m to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free and no appointment is necessary. 931-879-9936
GRAINGER COUNTY
Grainger County Health Department, 185 Justice Center Drive in Rutledge. Noon to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free but call ahead for an appointment. 865-828-5247
GREENE COUNTY
Greene County Health Department, 4850 East Andrew Johnson Highway in Greeneville. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free and no appointment is needed. 423-798-1749
HAMBLEN COUNTY
Hamblen County Health Department, 331 West Main Street in Morristown. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday & Friday; however, beginning Dec. 14, on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, testing times are from 8 a.m. to noon. Testing is free and no appointment is required. 423-586-6431
HANCOCK COUNTY
Hancock County Health Department 178 Willow Street in Sneedville. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free but call ahead for an appointment. 423-733-2228
HAWKINS COUNTY
Hawkins County Health Department, 201 Park Boulevard in Rogersville. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free but call ahead for an appointment. 423-272-7641
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Jefferson County Health Department, 931 Industrial Park Road Suite 200 in Dandridge. 1:30 pm. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Testing is free but call ahead for an appointment. 865-397-3930
KNOX COUNTY
Knox County Health Department, 140 Dameron Ave. in Knoxville. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only. Call first 865-215-5555
LOUDON COUNTY
Loudon County Health Department, 600 Rayder Avenue in Loudon; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No charge for testing but please call ahead to make an appointment. 865-458-2514
MCMINN COUNTY
McMinn County Health Department, 393 County Road 554 in Athens. Drive thru testing offered 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 am. Monday through Friday. Testing is free and no appointment is necessary. 423-745-7431
MONROE COUNTY
Monroe County Health Department, 3469 New Highway 68 in Madisonville. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free but call ahead for an appointment. 423-442-3993.
MORGAN COUNTY
Morgan County Health Department, 1103 Knoxville Highway in Wartburg. 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free but call ahead for an appointment. 423-346-6272.
ROANE COUNTY
Roane County Health Department, 1362 North Gateway Avenue in Rockwood. 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free testing, call ahead for appointment. 865-354-1220
SCOTT COUNTY
Scott County Health Department, 344 Court Street in Huntsville. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Testing is free but call ahead for an appointment. 423-663-2445.
SEVIER COUNTY
Sevier County Health Department, 719 Middle Creek Road in Sevierville. 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; testing is free and no appointment is necessary. 865-453-1032
UNION COUNTY
Union County Health Department, 4335 Maynardville Highway in Maynardville. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Testing is free but call ahead for appointment. 865-992-3867
Other locations offer testing for a fee.
To find testing in Knox County, click here.
To find state testing locations in East Tennessee counties, click here.
Nearly 3 million tests have been conducted in the state since March, with almost 30,000 tests being administered daily, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.
Washington County Health Department
Complete information is available at https://www.washingtoncountytn.org/284/COVID-19-Updates.
Vaccines are administered based upon individual risk and the phases outlined by the State of Tennessee. To determine which phase you are in, please visit COVID-19 Phase Information | TN COVID-19 Hub and answer a few questions.
People who are unable to sign up on line or have questions about the vaccine can call the Regional COVID Vaccination line at 423-979-4689 or 866-442-5301.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information - James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
For information regarding vaccines through the VA, please refer to VA COVID-19 Vaccine Information. You can also find up-to-date information on the VA Mountain Home facebook page.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information - Pharmacies
Through a federal partnership, some pharmacies in Tennessee will offer COVID-19 vaccines beginning February 12.
To find a pharmacy and book an appointment, please check out the COVID-19 Community Pharmacy Vaccination List available from the Tennessee Department of Health.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information - ETSU
ETSU Health is able to offer the Johnson & Johnson Janseen COVID-19 vaccine to anyone age 18 and older, regardless of health condition, by appointment only. To book an appointment, please check out the ETSU COVID-19 Vaccine Information website.
COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities
The Tennessee Medical Reserve Corps is seeking medical and non-medical workers for paid and volunteer positions. The Tennessee Volunteer Mobilizer is a secure, confidential volunteer registry site maintained by the Department of Health’s Emergency Preparedness program. During the registration process, you will be asked whether you are looking for a paid or volunteer position. Registering does not guarantee that you will be called upon, nor does it mean that you must participate if called. To sign up visit, http://www.tnmrc.org/