Sumner County Health Department Services: A Gallatin-Area Guide

Sumner County Health Department clinics provide public-health services including immunizations, child and women’s health, family planning, WIC, STI testing, tuberculosis services, environmental sanitation, disease investigation and certified Tennessee birth and death certificates. The Gallatin Clinic is at 1005 Union School Road and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 615-206-1100 before visiting to identify the correct service, required documents and whether an appointment is needed.

Last verified: August 15, 2026. The Sumner County Health Department is part of Tennessee’s local public-health system. Its clinics provide preventive care, health education, disease-control services, family programs, environmental-health work and selected vital-record services for residents across Sumner County..

For the most locally useful starting point, call the Gallatin Clinic at 615-206-1100 before visiting. The clinic is at 1005 Union School Road, Gallatin, TN 37066, and the county lists office hours as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Quick overview of Sumner County Health Department services

The county lists these services and programs:

• Breastfeeding promotion and lactation support
• CHANT care coordination and navigation
• Child health, including well-child exams, immunizations and sick care for children age 20 and younger
• Communicable-disease and foodborne-illness investigation
• Emergency preparedness
• Family planning, including education, counseling, physical exams and birth control
• Food and general sanitation inspections
• Health education and promotion
• Immunizations for infants, children and adults
• Men’s health services for uninsured men age 21 and older
• Paternity acknowledgment information and paperwork
• Confidential sexually transmitted disease testing, treatment and contact follow-up
• Tuberculosis risk testing and treatment services
• Tennessee certified birth and death certificates
• Women’s health services for uninsured women age 21 and older
• WIC nutrition screening, counseling and supplemental food benefits

The exact service available, eligibility rules, required documents, appointment process and cost can differ by program. The county says health department services generally use a sliding fee scale based on family size and income, and payment arrangements may be available.

Sumner County Health Department clinic locations

Clinic — Address — Phone — Listed office hours — Practical note

Gallatin Clinic — 1005 Union School Road, Gallatin, TN 37066 — 615-206-1100 — Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Main local starting point for Gallatin-area residents

Hendersonville Clinic — 351 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075 — 615-824-0552 — Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — The county page currently labels this clinic “Temporarily CLOSED”

Portland Clinic — 214 West Longview, Portland, TN — 615-325-5237 — Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — Call ahead for the service you need

The county’s page identifies the Gallatin, Hendersonville and Portland locations, but service availability can change. The Hendersonville closure notice does not state a reopening date, so residents should call before traveling there.

How to start a health department request

Step 1: Identify the service

Start by naming the task rather than asking generally for “health department help.” For example, you may need a child’s immunization, a WIC appointment, a birth certificate, an STI test, a TB skin test, a pregnancy test, family-planning counseling or a food-service inspection.

Step 2: Call the clinic

For Gallatin and nearby communities, call 615-206-1100. Ask which clinic handles the service, whether the clinic is accepting appointments or walk-ins, what identification or paperwork is required, and what the current fee will be.

For WIC, the Tennessee Department of Health directs applicants to contact their local clinic for an appointment. The state’s WIC directory lists the Sumner County Health Department in Gallatin at 1005 Union School Road with phone number 615-206-1100.

Step 3: Gather documents and identification

Bring a government-issued photo ID when requesting a certified birth or death certificate. Sumner County says applicants must complete an application and provide photo identification. Tennessee also explains that applicants who are not qualified recipients may need documents proving their right to obtain the record.

For other services, ask the clinic what to bring. Depending on the program, the relevant information may include household income, family size, insurance status, immunization records, pregnancy information or prior medical documentation. Do not assume that one program’s paperwork applies to another.

Step 4: Ask about fees and timing

The county says health department services use a sliding fee scale, with charges based on family size and income. Certified Tennessee birth and death certificates are listed at $15 each by Sumner County. Tennessee’s current vital-record fee page also lists $15 for the first and each additional copy of a birth or death certificate..

Ask about the current fee before the visit, especially for services other than vital records. Also ask how long the service normally takes and whether results, records or follow-up instructions will be delivered in person, by phone or through another method.

Services for children and families

Immunizations and immunization-record transfers

Sumner County provides routine immunizations for infants, children and adults. Its child-health program includes well-baby and child exams, immunizations and sick care for children age 20 and younger.

Families new to Sumner County can use the county’s immunization-record transfer process when a child’s records are needed for daycare, preschool or school enrollment. The county says a separate demographic form is required for each child and asks families to allow three working days for review. The application requires the child’s immunization information to be attached.

Before calling, gather the child’s name, date of birth, school or daycare information and available immunization documentation.

WIC and breastfeeding support

WIC serves children under age 5 and pregnant or breastfeeding women who meet the program’s income and nutritional-risk requirements. The county describes WIC visits as including a limited health screening, nutrition counseling and supplemental food vouchers.

The health department also offers breastfeeding education, encouragement and support through a full-time lactation consultant, according to the county’s service listing. Call the Gallatin Clinic or use the Tennessee WIC clinic directory to begin the appointment process.

Pregnancy, family planning and CHANT

The county says residents may come to the health department for a pregnancy test and that parental consent is not required for that service. Family-planning services include education, counseling, physical exams and birth control.

CHANT is a Tennessee Department of Health program available through county health departments. It uses a multidisciplinary approach to identify health and social needs, connect people with services and follow up on outcomes.

Adult and preventive health services

The county lists routine preventive care, sick care and physicals for uninsured men age 21 and older. Women’s health services include routine preventive care, sick care and physicals for uninsured women age 21 and older. The county also says some Pap tests and mammograms may be available at no cost for uninsured, low-income women ages 40 through 64, and that eligible women with suspected or diagnosed breast or cervical cancer may receive help accessing TennCare quickly.

Because eligibility and availability can depend on program funding and clinical assessment, call before visiting and describe the service you need.

STI, HIV and tuberculosis services

Sumner County lists confidential testing, treatment and contact follow-up for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS. Its FAQ says people age 11 and older may come for confidential STI testing and treatment without parental consent. The county also lists tuberculosis skin testing for people assessed to be at risk, along with medication for suspected, active and latent cases at no cost.

If you are seeking testing after a possible exposure, tell the clinic when you call so staff can explain the appropriate timing, appointment process and follow-up.

Vital records: birth and death certificates

Sumner County says certified Tennessee birth and death certificates can be issued at any of its three county health department clinics. The listed charge is $15 per certified certificate, and applicants must complete an application and provide photo identification.

Tennessee’s Office of Vital Records says local county health departments can issue birth or death certificates registered statewide through the state’s electronic issuance system. Identification and applicable fees are required. Qualified applicants generally include people such as a parent, child or spouse; others may need documentation establishing entitlement.

For a Gallatin-area request:

1. Call the Gallatin Clinic at 615-206-1100 to confirm the service and current processing procedure.
2. Complete the appropriate Tennessee application.
3. Bring valid identification and any entitlement documents, if required.
4. Pay the applicable fee.
5. Ask how and when the certificate will be issued.

Tennessee also allows eligible applicants to request records by mail or through VitalChek, the state-authorized online vendor. Additional online ordering fees may apply.

Environmental health and public-health programs

Sumner County’s environmental-health work includes inspections of food-service establishments and reviews of plans for prospective establishments. The county also lists inspections involving hotels, motels, public swimming pools, bed-and-breakfast businesses, childcare facilities and school plants.

The department also investigates communicable diseases and foodborne illnesses, collects specimens, conducts laboratory testing and provides preventive treatment when appropriate. Emergency preparedness staff recruit and train volunteers to help operate emergency clinics during large-scale medication or immunization events.

Businesses, schools, childcare providers and residents seeking an inspection or environmental-health service should call the Gallatin Clinic for the responsible program contact and current forms.

What to bring: a practical checklist

Before leaving for the clinic, consider gathering:

• Government-issued photo identification
• Insurance information, if applicable
• Household income and family-size information for sliding-fee or WIC screening
• Immunization records or school forms
• Birth or death record details, including names and dates
• Legal or entitlement documents for restricted vital records
• Any referral, test, prescription or medical paperwork related to the request
• A payment method, after confirming the accepted form with the clinic

Official next step

For most Gallatin-area requests, start with the Sumner County Health Department Gallatin Clinic at 1005 Union School Road, Gallatin, TN 37066, phone 615-206-1100. Use the official Sumner County Health Department page for the service list and clinic contacts, and use Tennessee’s official pages for statewide WIC, immunization and vital-record instructions.

This guide provides general public-service information, not medical advice. For an urgent medical emergency, call 911. For a non-emergency health concern, contact a qualified healthcare provider or the appropriate health department program.