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Before making a public records request, please review the Tennessee Department of Health Public Records Policy and review the records posted online.  Tennessee Department of Health Public Records Policy.

See also, Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA), Tennessee Code Annotated, § 10-7-501 et. seq. and Rule 1220-35-01-.01 et seq

All Public Record Requests must include:
Your FIRST AND LAST NAME
YOUR STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE
YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
State if you ARE/ARE NOT a TENNESSEE CITIZEN. Include a copy of your government-issued identification, such as your Tennessee driver’s license

Are you requesting:
INSPECTION :The Tennessee Public Records Act [“TPRA”] does not permit fees or require a written request for inspection only).
ON-SITE PICK-UP
USPS FIRST-CLASS MAIL
ELECTRONIC (your email address is required)
OTHER

RECORDS REQUESTED – Your request must provide enough detail to enable the records custodian to identify the specific records you are seeking.
Type of record
Timeframe or dates for the records requested
Subject Matter or Key Words related to the records requested.

FAQs
You will be charged the reasonable cost for producing copies of the records. You must pay the charges before the records are produced.
Confidential information will be removed from the records, as required by Tennessee or federal law.
The Department is not required to sort through files to compile information or to create or recreate a record that does not exist to satisfy a record request.

Submit requests to the Tennessee Department of Health, including details of your request

Department’s fillable form:
https://tnhealth.link/datarequest . If you use this form, include your government-issued identification as required by Department Policy.
Email Health.PRRC@tn.gov
Facsimile (615) 532-7668

In Writing
Andrew Johnson Tower
5th Floor
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Attn: Public Records Request

In Person
Andrew Johnson Tower
5th Floor
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243

NOTE:The Tennessee Department of Health does not require use of any specific form for individuals to receive public records. The form is provided as a guide to assist requestors in submitting information required for a records request to be processed in a timely manner

Requesting Public Records from a different Tennessee State department or agency?

Consult that entity's website or contact the public record request coordinator identified on the Comptroller of the Treasury website. Public Records Requests (tn.gov).

For a directory State of Tennessee Government Departments and Agencies: Department Directory - TN.gov or Department Directory (tn.gov)

Request monthly Disciplinary Action Report by e-mail

Tennessee Department of Health issues a monthly media release listing all disciplinary actions taken by the health related boards during the prior month. Receive the monthly Disciplinary Action Report by e-mail. Please include your name, title/position, organization name, office phone and email in your request.

Request monthly Public Notice of Meetings by e-mail

The Tennessee Department of Health issues a monthly public notice of meetings of all government bodies whose actions can affect public policy. Receive the monthly notice news release by e-mail. Please include your name, title/position, organization name, office phone and email in your request.

Request TDH news releases by email

Tennessee Department of Health news releases are available online at www.tn.gov/health/news.html. Join our listserv to receive TDH news releases by email. Please include your name, title/position, organization name, office phone number and email address in your request.

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Health Care Facilities (615) 741-7221
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Medical Records Licensed Practitioners (615) 532-3202
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Nursing License (615) 532-5166
Pharmacy License  (615) 253-1299
Physical Therapy License (615) 741-3807
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Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Certificates) (615) 685-4700
 
Administrative Services  
Accounts Payable (615) 741-2044
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Communicable and Environmental Disease & Emergency Preparedness    
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  Toll Free  (800) 404-3006
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Emergency Preparedness (615) 741-7247
Environmental Epidemiology (615) 741-7247
Foodborne, Vector-borne or Zoonotic Diseases (615) 741-7247
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HIV/AIDS/STD (615) 741-7500
Hotels, Motels and Pool Inspections (615) 741-7206
Immunizations (615) 741-7247
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Surveillance Systems and Informatics (615) 741-7247
Tattoos (615) 741-7206
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Community Health Services  
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Clinical Services and Disease Management (615) 741-7308
Dental Services (615) 741-8618
Employee Health Clinic (615) 741-1709
Hemophilia Program (615) 741-0405
Renal Program (615) 741-5259
Traumatic Brain Injury (615) 741-1230
 
Family Health and Wellness 
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Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (615) 253-1057
Birth Defects (615) 253-4145
Breast and Cervical Cancer (877) 969-6636
Breastfeeding (615) 741-0266
Call Center Manager (615) 248-3378
Child Fatality Review (615) 741-1230
Child Health and Development (CHAD) (615) 532-8759
Childhood Lead Poisoning (615) 253-0005
Child Nutrition and Wellness (615) 253-0659
Child Safety Seat Distribution (615) 532-0394
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (615) 741-0361
Children’s Special Services (CSS) (615) 532-3755
Chronic Disease Prevention/Health Promotion (615) 934-6575
Community Health Access Navigation in TN (CHANT) (615) 532-8758
Community Nutrition (615) 741-0227
Comprehensive Cancer Program (615) 741-4007
Epilepsy (615) 741-1230
Family Planning (615) 917-3844
Family and Youth Engagement (615) 917-5174
Fetal Infant Mortality Review (615) 741-1230
Healthier Beginnings (615) 253-4137
Healthy Start (615) 741-0329
Home Visiting (615) 741-0329
Injury Prevention (615) 532-7778
Maternal Health Innovation (615) 306-3587
Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (615) 532-6939
Maternal Mortality Review (615) 532-6937
Newborn Screening (Genetics, Metabolic and Hearing) (615) 532-8462
Perinatal, Pediatric and Infant Care (615) 741-0377
Poison Control (615) 532-6942
Prenatal Presumptive Eligibility Director (615) 598-0467
Prevention of Maternal Violent Deaths (615) 253-4126
Primary Prevention Impact Services (615) 741-0378
Project Diabetes (615) 253-8745
Rape Prevention Education (615) 532-7768
Reproductive and Women’s Health (615) 741-5253
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (615) 741-1230
Tobacco (615) 253-2991
Traumatic Brain Injury (615) 741-1230
Welcome Baby (615) 741-0331
WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Farmers Markets (615) 741-0253
 
Office of Health Disparities Elimination
Minority Health (615) 741-9443
Rural Health (615) 741-0380
State Health Access Program (615) 741-5226
State Conrad J-1 Visa Program (615) 741-2101
State Loan Repayment Program (615) 532-0195
State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (615) 741-0388
Uninsured Adult Primary Care and Emergency Dental Services  (615) 741-4545
 
Health Licensure and Regulation
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CLIA (615) 741-7023
Emergency Medical Services (615) 741-2584
  Toll Free (800) 778-4505
Health Care Facilities (615) 741-7221
  Toll Free (800) 778-4504
Health Care Facilities Complaint Hot Line (877) 287-0010
Health Related Boards (615) 532-3202
  Toll Free (800) 778-4123
Investigations (615) 532-3421
  Toll Free (800) 852-2187
Nurse Aide Questions (615) 532-5171
Nurse Aide Registry (615) 741-7670
Right to Know (615) 253-8746
 
Health Related Boards
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Pain Clinics
  Owned by Medical Doctors (615) 741-3218
    Owned by Osteopathic Physicians (615) 741-3218
    Owned by Physician Assistants (615) 741-3218
   Owned by Advanced Practice Nurses (615) 741-3218
Acupuncture (615) 532-4384
Alcohol & Drug Counselors (615) 741-5735
Athletic Trainers (615) 741-3807
Behavioral Analysts (615) 741-5735
Chiropractic Examiners (615) 741-3807
Communications Disorders & Sciences (615) 741-5735
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Controlled Substance Monitoring Database (615) 253-1305
Criminal Background Check (615) 741-0384
Dental (615) 532-5073
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Dispensing Opticians (615) 532-5090
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Osteopathic Physicians & Osteopathic X-Ray (615) 532-4384
Pain Management Clinic (615) 741-3218
Perfusionists, Clinical (615) 532-4384
Pharmacy (615) 253-1299 
Physical Therapy (615) 741-3807
Physician Assistants (615) 532-4384
Podiatry (Orthotist, Pedorthist & Prosthetist) (615) 741-5735
Polysomnography (615) 532-4384
Prof Counselors, Marital & Family Therapy, Pastoral Counselors (615) 741-5735
Psychology (615) 741-5735
Reflexology (615) 253-2111
Respiratory Care (615) 532-5090
Social Workers (615) 741-5735
Veterinary (& Vet X-Ray, Animal Control, Euthanasia Techs) (615) 532-5090
 
Division of Information Technology Services Helpdesk (629) 888-5871
Division of Laboratory Services (615) 262-6300
Division of Policy, Planning and Assessment (615) 741-5001
Cancer Surveillance (615) 532-7903
Health Statistics Data Request (615) 741-4939
Vital Records (615) 685-4700
Medical Records Closed Licensed Facilities (615) 741-4411
 
Office of Communication and Media Relations (615) 741-9427
Office of Compliance Internal Audit (615) 741-1733
HIPAA (877) 280-0054
Title VI (615) 741-9421
 
To report suspicious or fraud, waste or abuse within the Department, contact the office of Internal Audit at (615) 741-1733 or the Comptroller of the Treasury’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline at (800) 232-5454.
 
Office of General Counsel (615) 532-7665 
  (615) 741-1611
 
Office of Health Policy Advisory (615) 741-9411
Office of Human Resources (615) 741-6350
Classification Compensation (615) 741-6354
Employee Benefits (615) 532-8197
Human Resource Transactions/Attendance and Leave (615) 253-5604
Performance Evaluation (615) 741-6354
Office of Legislative Services (615) 741-3111
Office of Patient Care Advocacy (615) 741-5879
  Toll Free (800) 722-7901
Office of Quality Improvement and Accreditation (615) 532-9223
Office of Chief Medical Examiner (844) 860-4511
  Email Health.OSCME@tn.gov
Satellite Office - Johnson City (423) 439-8403
Office of Health Planning (615) 532-3161
The State Health Plan (615) 532-3161
Certificate of Need (615) 532-3161
 
Public Records Requests Health.PRRC@tn.gov
 
Commissioner's Office  
Commissioner Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP (615) 741-3111