KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI) — The Knox County Health Department is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated during this year’s Fight Flu TN Day on October 20.
As part of a statewide initiative led by the Tennessee Department of Health, free flu shots will be available at five locations throughout Knox County. Health officials say the clinics are open to the public and will provide vaccines to both insured and uninsured adults and children at no cost.
No appointments are necessary.
Free Flu Shot Locations
Knox County Health Department
- 140 Dameron Avenue
- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Knox County Health Department West Clinic
- 9000 Executive Park Drive, Suite A301B
- 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Mission District Safe Space
- 505 Depot Avenue
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Emerald Youth East Area Ministry Complex
- 2410 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Free food will be available through a partnership with New Direction Health Care Solutions and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.
Lonsdale Elementary School
- 1505 Louisiana Avenue
- 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Health officials say annual flu vaccination helps reduce the severity and spread of influenza, particularly among children, older adults and those with underlying health conditions.
The free clinics are part of a statewide effort to increase immunization rates ahead of the peak flu season and make vaccines more accessible to Tennessee residents.
Residents are encouraged to bring insurance information if available, but no one will be turned away because of insurance status.
