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Hamilton County Health Department Announces Upcoming Closures

  • Thursday, December 22, 2022

Due to the threat of inclement winter weather, the Hamilton County Health Department and all outlying clinics will be closed on Friday.

The Homeless Health Care Center will open from 12-4 p.m. on Friday.

The Health Department and all outlying clinics will be closed Saturday through Tuesday due to the holidays. It will resume normal hours of operation on Wednesday. 

For hours and locations, please visit health.hamiltontn.gov.

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