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

In Campbell County, gonorrhea reports run about 74% lower than the US average. If you're considering testing after a possible exposure or for routine care in Jacksboro, Tennessee, then there are trade-offs: clinics offer provider support and treatment plans while at-home kits save time and let you sample on your own schedule. Compare your options below.

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STD testing near Jacksboro, TN

7 testing options are listed for Jacksboro, TN. The nearest, Tennessee Department of Health, is about 0.6 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

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.

Closest to you 0.6 miles

Tennessee Department of Health

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Tennessee Department of Health in Jacksboro operates through a public health department, which means the standard bacterial STI panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis) plus HIV and hepatitis C testing all run through a single appointment, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, on a sliding scale, at no cost.

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Every Visit Billed at Zero Dollars

Fee schedules and sliding-scale minimums still leave a balance at most clinics. Tennessee Department of Health in Jacksboro charges nothing, not for testing, not for treatment, not for vaccines. Every line on the service list carries the same price: zero.

Hepatitis C Treatment Stays in This Building

Plenty of testing sites confirm a hepatitis C antibody and hand the outcome back to the patient to sort out next steps alone. Tennessee Department of Health in Jacksboro manages hepatitis C treatment directly, the diagnosis and the care that follows it stay with the same provider.

Hepatitis Testing Closes the Gap the Basic Panel Leaves

Skip hepatitis screening and a positive result found months later means a second appointment, a second provider, and time already lost. Tennessee Department of Health in Jacksboro tests for hepatitis C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so that gap doesn't open in the first place.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
162 Sharp-Perkins Road, Jacksboro, TN 37757
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
Website
Community health center 2.3 miles

Community Health of East Tennessee

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 80 reviews

Community Health of East Inc. in La Follette welcomes walk-ins for STI screening, no appointment needed. Federal qualification under the FQHC program anchors a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income, covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
130 Independence Lane, La Follette, TN 37766
Website
Community health center 10.8 miles

Mountain Peoples Health Councils

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Mountain Peoples Health Councils in Huntsville requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead means arriving to a visit that covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment, hepatitis and HPV vaccines, and sliding-scale fees. With Spanish-language care available.

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Hepatitis A, B, and C Testing on the Same Visit

Beyond the standard four, Mountain Peoples Health Councils tests for hepatitis A, B, and C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. That six-pathogen scope means a single scheduled visit produces a complete picture of both sexual and blood-borne infection status, and hepatitis A and B vaccines are available on the same day.

Clinical Services Conducted in Spanish

Care at Mountain Peoples Health Councils is delivered in Spanish, which means test results, treatment instructions, and prevention counseling reach Spanish-speaking patients in full. Without loss of nuance at any stage of the visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
3826 Norma Road, Huntsville, TN 37756
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
Website

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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 Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, TN

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, TN

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

  • Morristown OPC

    226 Euclid Avenue, Newcomb, TN 37819

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Showing the nearest 1 CLIA-certified labs.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Jacksboro. 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 Jacksboro, TN who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 483 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Jacksboro. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 115 offer telehealth.

  • John Burrell, MD

    Family medicine · 130 Independence Lane, La Follette

  • Mark Hennessy, MD

    OB-GYN · 109 Independence Lane, La Follette

  • Emily Lynch, DO

    Family medicine · 140 John Mcghee Boulevard, Caryville

  • Thomas Robbins, DO

    Family medicine · 2212 Jacksboro Pike, La Follette

  • Murugesen Dhandapani, MD

    Family medicine · 2425 Jacksboro Pike, La Follette

  • Suzanne Pearman

    Family medicine · 905 East Central Avenue, La Follette

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 Jacksboro, TN

No pharmacy near Jacksboro, 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 0.8 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Terrys Pharmacy Jacksboro

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Union Pharmacy

    1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Riggs Drug Store

    1.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Terry's Pharmacy

    1.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • K VA T Food Stores

    2.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, 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 Campbell County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Campbell County, the county that includes Jacksboro, compare with Tennessee and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~32% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#63 of 95 Tennessee counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 34% of the state

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

Campbell County Tennessee U.S. ▲▼ = Campbell County vs the state average
Infection Campbell County Tennessee United States
Chlamydia
216.3 87 cases ▼ 58%
517.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
47.2 19 cases ▼ 75%
186.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
9.9 4 cases ▼ 33%
14.8 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 11.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9.9 4 cases ▼ 62%
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 Campbell County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Campbell County, chlamydia has risen from 208.8 to 216.3 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has fallen from 122.2 to 47.2 per 100,000 (61%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.1 to 9.9 per 100,000 (94%).

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 Jacksboro, TN

Adults uninsured
11.5%
No routine checkup
22.6%
Binge drinking
14.5%
Frequent mental distress
21%
Depression
30.7%
Below poverty line
12.1%
Primary-care ratio
2,827 : 1
Campbell County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 71st 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 Campbell County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Campbell County (2023)

People living with HIV
93 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
84

Campbell County HIV care continuum (2022)

Campbell County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 14.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Campbell County residents living with HIV, 83.9% are in care · 80.6% 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.

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 Campbell County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Jacksboro, TN

Fork Mountain rises quietly at the edge of town, and the streets near Campbell County Park carry the unhurried rhythm of a place where many families have put down long roots. Just over half of Jacksboro residents own their homes, and with typical rents sitting well below state averages, the cost of housing itself isn't the pressure point here. The pressure point is getting somewhere.

With fewer than half of working-age adults in the labor force, schedules in Jacksboro don't follow a nine-to-five template, but they also don't leave a lot of slack. TN 63 and Jacksboro Pike connect residents to the options listed on this page, and for some that's a real drive, not a quick errand. For people in their late teens and twenties, who make up a substantial share of the local population and face the highest rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea nationally, the gap between deciding to get tested and actually going tends to come down to whether the trip fits a day that's already spoken for.

The cost side cuts unevenly. With only about one in six households clearing six figures, sliding-scale or low-cost clinic options matter in concrete terms: an uninsured resident paying a flat fee at a listed clinic within driving distance of West Central Avenue is far more likely to follow through than one facing an unexpected bill at the end of the visit.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Jacksboro, TN

Walkability 5.35 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.35/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Jacksboro 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Jacksboro, Tennessee, EasySTD

ZIP 37757 snapshot

Residents
10,515
Median age
40.3
Median income
$63,889

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 37757 area around Jacksboro: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Jacksboro alone.

Jacksboro sits in Campbell County, ZIP 37757. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Eagle Bluff
  • Fork Mountain
  • Campbell County Park
  • Little Cumberland Mountain
  • Huckaby Knob
  • Pine Bald

Major routes

  • Jacksboro Pike
  • TN 63 (West Central Avenue)

STD testing in Jacksboro, TN: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Campbell 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 a Jacksboro-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 Jacksboro 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 Jacksboro, TN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Jacksboro, TN?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Jacksboro, TN?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Jacksboro, TN?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

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

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

How common is chlamydia in Campbell County?

Campbell County reported ~216 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.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

My test was positive, what now?

A positive means treatment is the next step; many STIs are cured with antibiotics, and all are treatable.

Does a single test cover all STDs?

No; "everything" means a panel of several tests, and some need a repeat later to be conclusive.

How is syphilis tested near Jacksboro, TN?

A blood draw screens for syphilis, with a confirmatory test if it's reactive.

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