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STD Testing in Estill Springs, TN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Franklin County runs about 59% lower than the national average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Estill Springs, Tennessee, you’ll find both clinics and private labs nearby. Clinics may bill insurance but offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. See the options below.

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STD testing near Estill Springs, TN

5 testing options are listed for Estill Springs, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 7.3 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

Closest to you 7.3 miles

Tennessee Department of Health

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Tennessee Department of Health in Winchester tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV, treating confirmed bacterial infections the same visit on a sliding-scale fee, and for many patients, every service costs nothing at all.

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Every Service Carries a Zero Dollar Price

The Tennessee Department of Health in Winchester operates under a complete fee waiver: Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are accepted, sliding-scale pricing covers the gap, and for patients who qualify, the total charge across testing, treatment, and vaccination is zero. No partial carve-outs.

Spanish-Speaking Staff Serve Clinical Needs Directly

Spanish is a working clinical language at Tennessee Department of Health in Winchester, which means symptom histories, treatment instructions, and follow-up plans are communicated directly. Not delayed while waiting for outside assistance to arrange.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
266 Joyce Lane, Winchester, TN 37398
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every 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.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Estill Springs, TN

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.

At-home STD testing in Estill Springs, TN

The nearest testing center is about 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Estill Springs, 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.

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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Estill Springs, TN

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Franklin 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.

  • Southern Tennessee Medical Center,

    1260 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37375

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • High

    185 Hospital Road, Winchester, TN 37398

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Qualderm Partners

    2092 Cowan Highway, Winchester, TN 37398

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Estill Springs. 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.

Clinicians near Estill Springs, TN who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 87 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Estill Springs. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 8 offer telehealth.

  • Donald Tucker, MD

    Internal medicine · 100 William North Boulevard, Tullahoma

  • Brett Ferrell, MD

    Family medicine · 100 William North Boulevard, Tullahoma

  • Bryan Myers, MD

    OB-GYN · 161 Shirley Drive, Winchester

  • Sherri Walker, DO

    Family medicine · 1383 South College Street, Winchester

  • Shannon Foster, MD

    Family medicine · 1385 South College Street, Winchester

  • Shon Nolin, DO

    Family medicine · 81 Memorial Drive, Winchester

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.

Pharmacies near Estill Springs, TN

No pharmacy near Estill Springs, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 4.5 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Kroger Pharmacy 5.5 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 5.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 5.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Bennett's Pharmacy

    5.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Blue Front Drug

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Estill Springs, TN.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Estill Springs, 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.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STDs & HIV in Franklin County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Franklin County, the county that includes Estill Springs, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#43 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 55% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Franklin County vs Tennessee vs U.S.

Franklin County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Franklin County vs the state average
Infection Franklin County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
284.4 127 cases ▼ 45%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
73.9 33 cases ▼ 60%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.7 3 cases ▼ 75%
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.

Reported STD rates in Franklin County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 15% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Franklin County, chlamydia has fallen from 320.3 to 284.4 per 100,000 (11%), gonorrhea has fallen from 210.4 to 73.9 per 100,000 (65%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 9.4 to 6.8 per 100,000 (28%).

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

What shapes testing access in and around Estill Springs, TN

Adults uninsured
10%
No routine checkup
21%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
19%
Depression
29.9%
Below poverty line
12.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,801 : 1
Franklin County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 42nd percentile nationally

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 Franklin County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Franklin County (2023)

People living with HIV
86 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
73

Franklin County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Franklin County residents living with HIV, 78.1% are in care · 68.8% 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 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.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

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 Franklin County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Estill Springs, TN

US 41A runs straight through the middle of Estill Springs, North Main Street becoming South Main Street becoming Tullahoma Highway, and any clinic visit means following that road out of town, since no testing sites sit within the city itself. That drive is worth planning for, especially in a place where most households own their homes and have put down real roots here; the roughly one-in-five residents who rent do so at rates that leave limited room for unexpected out-of-pocket costs, so knowing what's free or sliding-scale among the options listed on this page matters before you go. Just over half the working-age population is in the labor force, and with unemployment low, the people who are working are largely working steadily, which means appointment windows during business hours can genuinely conflict with shifts.

Young adults in their late teens and twenties make up a meaningful slice of the community, and for them, a testing visit that requires driving, scheduling around work, and paying upfront can become a real logistical weight rather than a simple errand. Estill Springs skews toward married couples and multi-person households: the average home holds more than two and a half people, and nearly six in ten adults are married. Routine screening fits that life stage just as naturally as any other: a household with shared health decisions has more reason, not less, to stay current.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Estill Springs, TN

Walkability 4.63 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.63/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Estill Springs 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.

Map of 5 STD & STI testing locations in Estill Springs, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 37330 snapshot

Residents
7,279
Median age
46
Median income
$62,727

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 37330 area around Estill Springs: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Estill Springs alone.

Estill Springs sits in Franklin County, ZIP 37330. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Pleasant Grove Public Use Area
  • Estill Springs Walking Trail
  • Comunity Walking Trail
  • Estill Springs Park
  • Tims Ford
  • B.H. Goethert Memorial Garden

Major routes

  • US 41A (North Main Street)
  • US 41A (South Main Street)
  • US 41A (Tullahoma Highway)

STD testing in Estill Springs, TN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Franklin 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.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow 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

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with an Estill Springs-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
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

What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Estill Springs 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.

TestReference priceCPT / 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.

Confidentiality & consent in Tennessee

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

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).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Tennessee, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

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 Tennessee

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Estill Springs, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Estill Springs, TN?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Estill Springs, TN?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Where can I get tested for free near Estill Springs, TN?

Tennessee Department of Health, about 7.3 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Estill Springs, TN?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Franklin County?

Franklin County reported ~284 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Tennessee average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Tennessee without a parent?

In Tennessee, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Will an early test be wrong?

It can: too soon and a real infection may not show yet. Retest after the window to be sure.

What should I do after sexual assault?

Go to an ER or call RAINN (800-656-4673); they provide testing, PEP, and support right away.

What samples are used for STD testing near Estill Springs, TN?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

Can a cold sore cause genital herpes?

It can; oral HSV-1 transmits to the genitals during oral sex.

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