Health Department

The mission of the Blount County Health Department is to protect, promote, and improve the health of Blount County citizens and visitors.

Main Functions


The health department's main functions are:
  • Assuring services by promoting the development of services outreach and assistance to services
  • Assessment to determine health status, health resources and health problems
  • Policy development which leads to protection and promotion of health

Additional Information


Information on any health department services can be obtained by calling 865-983-4582.