Free & Low-Cost Clinics in Knoxville, TN

7 community health centers · Data from HRSA, refreshed 2026-08-12

These are the 7 community health centers in Knoxville. Each one treats patients with or without insurance and charges on a sliding-fee scale based on income. Call ahead to confirm hours, services, and whether you need an appointment.

Clinics in Knoxville

• CHS Center City Clinic

  2018 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

  📞 865-544-0406 45 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• CHS Cherokee Mills

  2240 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919

  📞 865-544-0406 45 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• CHS East Knox Clinic

  2202 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915

  📞 865-522-6097 45 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• CHS Knox Homeless Health Center (5th Ave)

  538 W 5th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

  📞 865-525-2104 45 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• CHS Lonsdale

  1754 Texas Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

  📞 865-934-6165 45 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• CHS Mechanicsville

  601 College St, Knoxville, TN 37921

  📞 865-934-6120 40 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

• CHS Oakwood

  1515 Saint Mary St, Knoxville, TN 37917

  📞 865-934-6125 43 hrs/week Sliding-fee scale

Other Cities in Tennessee

• Memphis (20)
• Nashville (16)
• Chattanooga (13)
• Franklin (10)
• Lewisburg (9)
• Sevierville (8)
• Madisonville (6)
• Oneida (6)

New to community health centers?

• How the sliding-fee scale works — and how to qualify
• What to bring to your first visit
• Getting care with no insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I go to a clinic in Knoxville without insurance?

Yes. Every clinic on this page is a federally funded community health center, so it must treat you whether or not you have insurance. You will be charged on a sliding-fee scale based on your income and family size, and no one is turned away for being unable to pay.

How much does a visit cost with no insurance?

It depends on your income. Community health centers use a sliding-fee discount scale set by federal rules. If your income is at or below the federal poverty level, you pay only a small nominal fee. As income rises, the discount steps down. Bring proof of income and household size to set your rate.

What services do clinics in Knoxville offer?

Most community health centers offer primary medical care, and many also provide dental, mental-health, substance-use, and pharmacy services. Services vary by site, so call the clinic to confirm what it offers before you go.

Do I need to be a US citizen to be seen?

No. Community health centers serve all patients regardless of immigration status. You do not need to be a citizen or have a Social Security number to receive care.

Clinic data from the HRSA Health Center Program, refreshed 2026-08-12. Directory information only, not medical advice. View all clinics in Tennessee →

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