Sexually Transmitted Infections Program
Information on the Tennessee Department of Health's STI prevention and care activities.Preventing and Treating STIs in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health's STI Program works to prevent, control, and treat the spread of sexually transmitted diseases in Tennessee. This webpage includes information on the Department's HIV, AIDS, and STD prevention and care activities in Tennessee, with basic disease facts, information regarding counseling and testing, and infection statistics. Additional information of value to health care professionals includes reporting, treatment, and legal information.
State of Tennessee HIV/STD Hotline
1-800-525-2437
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST. Tennessee Residents: Call toll-free with questions about sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and AIDS, or call the National STD Hotline at 1-800-227-8922.
Local Health Departments
TN.gov/Health/Local
Local Health Departments in Tennessee offer free and confidential testing.
Are You at Risk: Go to this confidential site to determine your risk.
Find a Testing Site Near You: Use your zip code to find an HIV/STD testing site.
Contact Information
TDH HIV/STI Program
4th Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone (615) 741-7500
Program Email Addresses
STD.Health@tn.gov to email the program
HIVSTI.info@tn.gov for syringe services programs, HIV prevention, or HIV care
VH.Health@tn.gov for viral hepatitis case navigation or harm reduction resource teams
Health.OpioidResponse@tn.gov for overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, or recovery services
STI Basics and State Profiles
Tennessee Yearly Profiles
Tennessee STI Related Laws
For information regarding the current Tennessee laws relating to Sexually Transmitted Diseases, simply locate your area of interest and click on the topic:
This Page Last Updated: April 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM