Gonorrhea rates in Hickman County run about 68% lower than the US average. Whether this is your first STI test or a routine screening in Bon Aqua Junction, Tennessee, your options from public clinics to private labs to at-home kits vary in cost, time, and convenience.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Bon Aqua Junction, TN. The nearest, Three Rivers Community HLTH GRP-Hickman, is about 1.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.
Three Rivers Community Health Group-Hickman in Lyles earned its federally qualified designation partly by anchoring STI care to a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income: meaning syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening adjusts to what patients can actually pay, no appointment needed to get started.
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Fees & payment
Williamson County Health Department in Fairview offers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis C, and TB testing on a sliding-scale fee, with HIV and STI tests free, by appointment, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs, and all services provided at no fee.
The sliding-scale structure at Williamson County Health Department bottoms out at zero across every service on the menu: testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling alike. That blanket coverage means the HPV vaccine series and hepatitis C treatment carry the same price as an HIV test: nothing.
Williamson County Health Department holds both the diagnostic and treatment functions for hepatitis C within the same facility. A confirmed hepatitis C antibody result doesn't end the clinical relationship, treatment is managed here, keeping the care continuum intact without routing patients elsewhere.
Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, the clinic is staffed to run hepatitis C antibody testing and TB screening in the same appointment. Both conditions also have active treatment programs on-site, so the extended panel connects directly to follow-through care rather than functioning as a standalone screen.
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Listing verified Jan 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
A public safety-net rural health clinic about 10 miles from Bon Aqua Junction. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Conclusive after |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 7 days after exposure | 14 days after exposure |
| Gonorrhea | 7 days after exposure | 14 days after exposure |
| Trichomoniasis | 7 days after exposure | 28 days after exposure |
| HIV (NAT / RNA) | 10 days after exposure | 33 days after exposure |
| HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) | 18 days after exposure | 45 days after exposure |
| HIV (antibody) | 21 days after exposure | 84 days after exposure |
| Syphilis | 21 days after exposure | 42 days after exposure |
| Hepatitis B | 21 days after exposure | 42 days after exposure |
| Hepatitis C | 56 days after exposure | 77 days after exposure |
| Herpes (HSV) | 28 days after exposure | 112 days after exposure |
Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.
Test from home
The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bon Aqua Junction, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.
Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.
Also in the area
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Hickman County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.
7723 Clearview Church Lane, Lyles, TN 37098
CMS-certified lab
135 East Swan Street, Laboratory, Centerville, TN 37033
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
1652 Mason Bates Bend Road, Centerville, TN 37033
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Bon Aqua Junction. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.
Local clinicians
Beyond dedicated clinics, 368 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bon Aqua Junction. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 90 offer telehealth.
Jeffrey Smith, MD
Family medicine · 7723 Clearview Church Lane, Lyles
Christopher Burress, DO Telehealth
Internal medicine · 10044 Hwy 46, Bon Aqua
Brendan Lutz, DO
OB-GYN · 374 East Piney Road, Dickson
Marshall Johnson, MD
Internal medicine · 118 Hwy 70 East, Dickson
David Ross, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 127 Crestview Park Drive, Dickson
James Anderson, MD
Family medicine · 758 Hwy 46 South, Dickson
These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.
Nearby pharmacies
No pharmacy near Bon Aqua Junction, TN publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.
East Hickman Pharmacy
1.9 miGoodlark Pharmacy
8.1 miDickson Medical Pharmacy
8.9 miFred's
9.3 miLiberty Pharmacy
9.8 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Bon Aqua Junction, TN.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Bon Aqua Junction, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.
STD stats & rates
How reported STI rates in Hickman County, the county that includes Bon Aqua Junction, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~34% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#65 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 32% of the state
| Infection | Hickman County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 213 55 cases ▼ 59% | 517.4 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 58.1 15 cases ▼ 69% | 186.4 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 15.5 4 cases ▲ 5% | 14.8 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 7.7 2 cases ▼ 33% | 11.5 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 11.6 3 cases ▼ 56% | 26.4 | 29.5 |
Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Hickman County, chlamydia has fallen from 244.7 to 213 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 160.5 to 58.1 per 100,000 (64%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4 to 15.5 per 100,000 (288%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).
Community health context
Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Hickman County.
Local HIV snapshot
Hickman County HIV care continuum (2023)
Hickman County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Hickman County residents living with HIV, 87.5% are in care · 77.5% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.
Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Hickman County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Most mornings in Bon Aqua Junction mean a drive past Brown Hill or down TN 100 toward work, school, or errands that anchor the day. Testing for sexually transmitted infections fits into that same rhythm, a straightforward health step that happens without fanfare, fitting into the life you're already living. Clinics and providers in and around Bon Aqua Junction listed on this page understand that confidentiality isn't a courtesy here; it's the baseline. What you discuss with a provider stays in that room, period.
Young adults moving through their twenties and thirties (whether they're building careers, raising children, or both) often find that routine screening becomes part of their regular checkups. Families in Bon Aqua Junction tend to stay put, which can make asking questions about sexual health feel complicated in a place where you see the same faces regularly. Testing facilities in the area are designed so that your visit is your own business, handled with the same clinical care you'd expect anywhere else. Access to confidential testing matters most when life is full.
Whether you're single, partnered, planning ahead, or just being responsible, getting tested is a choice that doesn't require explanation. The providers available in and around Bon Aqua Junction take that seriously.
Getting there
At 3.24/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bon Aqua Junction generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
ZIP 37098 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 37098 area around Bon Aqua Junction: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bon Aqua Junction alone.
Bon Aqua Junction sits in Hickman County, ZIP 37098. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Bon Aqua Junction? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Hickman County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Tennessee law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone aged 13–64 | HIV | At least once |
| Sexually active women under 25 | Chlamydia, gonorrhea | Every year |
| Women 25+ with new or multiple partners | Chlamydia, gonorrhea | Every year |
| Pregnant people | HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia | Early in pregnancy |
| Gay & bisexual men (MSM) | Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV | Every 3–6 months |
| Anyone who shares injection equipment | HIV, hepatitis B & C | At least yearly |
| All adults at least once | Hepatitis C | At least once |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Bon Aqua Junction-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 1–2 weeks | Urine or swab |
| Gonorrhea | 1–2 weeks | Urine or swab |
| Trichomoniasis | 1–4 weeks | Urine or swab |
| HIV (NAT / RNA) | 10–33 days | Blood |
| HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) | 18–45 days | Blood |
| HIV (antibody) | 3–12 weeks | Blood / oral |
| Syphilis | 3–6 weeks | Blood |
| Hepatitis B | 3–6 weeks | Blood |
| Hepatitis C | 8–11 weeks | Blood |
| Herpes (HSV) | 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore | Blood / swab |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Bon Aqua Junction often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / HCPCS |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia (NAAT) | $47.80 | 87491 |
| Gonorrhea (NAAT) | $47.80 | 87591 |
| Trichomoniasis (NAAT) | $47.76 | 87661 |
| HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody | $26.87 | 87389 |
| HIV-1/2 antibody | $22.44 | 86703 |
| Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) | $5.61 | 86592 |
| Syphilis (treponemal antibody) | $17.49 | 86780 |
| Herpes (HSV NAAT) | $47.76 | 87529 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen | $15.33 | 87340 |
| Hepatitis C antibody | $29.16 | 86803 |
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
Two things that actually depend on Tennessee law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).
In Tennessee, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Tennessee permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.
Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.
Learn more about confidential STD testing in TennesseeSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Possibly, Dickson, TN is close; compare it by distance against Three Rivers Community HLTH GRP-Hickman.
Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.
Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 213 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Tennessee average.
In Tennessee, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Definitely worth testing; abnormal discharge often points to a treatable STI.
HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.
A retest around 3 months after treatment is recommended for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
It's curable with antibiotics; catching it early avoids serious complications.
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