Knox County Tennessee

Health Promotion

StairWell Campaign

The StairWELL campaign was created to encourage employees to get a little more physical during their work day by taking the stairs whenever possible. Please print and post these signs around your business to gently remind your workers of the benefits of skipping the elevator. For more information about Work Site Wellness, contact health@knoxcounty.org or call 865-215-5180.

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Youth Health Board Application Packet

The Youth Health Board is made up of a diverse group of young people from across Knox County. Two representatives from each high school in Knox County will be accepted. We are looking for students that demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to the community, and an interest in health-related issues.

Click Here for Application.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2022


Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

KAPPI (Knox Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative), based at the Knox County Health Department, is part of a state wide effort to address the problem of teen pregnancy and parenting among youth. more about KAPPI


Tobacco Use Prevention and Control

The tobacco use prevention and control program provides information, education, and programming for prevention, tobacco use cessation and secondhand smoke awareness. more about the Tobacco Use Prevention and Control program


Smoking Cessation Toolkit for Employers


Unintentional Injuries

The Senior Safety Task Force is a newly formed group that has convened to address the issue of seniors and fall prevention in the Knoxville community. more about Unintentional Injuries


Violence Prevention

The rape and violence prevention program provides program development and technical support for the primary prevention of rape, sexual assault, and interpersonal violence in Knox County. more about Violence Prevention




Need to report a public
health emergency?

Call 865-215-5093

Have Questions? Call: (865) 215-5555 Email: Health@knoxcounty.org

On the first Wednesday of every month, all KCHD offices and clinics are closed in the morning for staff in-service. On these days, the main location (140 Dameron Ave.) will open at 11 a.m. and the West Clinic (1028 Old Cedar Bluff) will open at 11:30 a.m.

Clinics will also open at 10:30 a.m. (Main location) and 11 a.m. (West Clinic) on the following Wednesdays: April 17 and July 17. All other offices will open at 8 a.m.