Self-Testing 101: What to Expect

Tennessee is updating testing at local county health departments to free up staff to help with vaccines. Tennesseans will soon be able to conduct self COVID-19 tests from their car at county health departments across the state. 

Additional information on COVID-19 self-testing:

• Start date: December 21 
• Available to adults 18 years or older only
• Available Monday-Friday 
• Individuals will remain in vehicle while completing paperwork and collecting samples
• Adults tested will register and receive results online

Local county health departments will continue to offer COVID-19 testing at no charge for anyone who wishes to be tested. Children and adults unable to register online can still receive the standard test on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Find a map of testing sites across the state with hours of operation and contact information here. 

Find additional information on COVID-19 self-tests here.