Public Information Related to Community Planning & Response to COVID-19
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Vaccination Information from the Blount County Health Department: Vaccine Phases and Waiting List Signup

While vaccine supplies are limited, county health departments will be following the state’s phased approach to vaccination: Follow this link for information on the phased approach. 

How to register for a vaccine appointment

Step 1: Find Your Phase 
Blount County’s present phases are 1a1, 1a2 and 75 years old and greater. Only those who are in these phases or age group may register for vaccination.  To determine your phase, follow this link.

Step 2: Sign up Online (Current Phase Only) 
Follow this link for the Blount County COVID-19 Vaccine Waiting List online form
​See the full release here from the TN Department of Health here.

Tennessee Department of Health Public Information Line 1-877-857-2945
Blount County Health Department 865-983-4582

Use these links for additional information on COVID-19 numbers in Blount County or the or the Intergovernmental Information page.

Critical Need for Blood Donations


There is a nationwide critical need for blood donations*
Mobile blood drives are scheduled and available at the Medic Regional Blood Center site or by calling 865-524-3074 for information on their COVID-19 plan and on donating. We need you!

​*Source: CDC.gov

Information Links from Trusted Sources


Individual Protection Precautions and Habits

The following practices are recommended by the CDC and health and safety professionals.  
  • Social Distancing - avoid close contact with people who are sick.  
  • Please, stay home when you are sick.  
  • People with health concerns should contact their normal health care providers.  
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue. If one is not available, use your elbow/arm.  
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.  
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, and if your commute includes public transit.  
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.  
  • The CDC is advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure. The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders.

MEDIC Blood Center
Maintaining an adequate blood supply will be critical. Please consider donating.

American Red Cross - Tennessee Region

Ready.Gov
preparedness planning

​​Coronavirus Social Distancing Scoreboard

The Blount County Public Library opens to the public on July 6th, 2020 with revised hours and services.

New Library Hours
  • Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Friday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:30pm
  • Sunday - Closed

Limited Opening
During operating hours, the library will provide the following services:
  • Open access to the library building and The Bookmark Cafe
  • Computer use by appointment for patrons who need assistance
  • Self-service computers for patrons who need no assistance
  • Self-checkout of library materials with oversight by a staff member
  • In-person patron account support
  • Phone and virtual patron accounts and reference support
  • Virtual library programming
  • Virtual instructional classes, as scheduled
  • Accepting and fulfilling reserve requests
  • Curbside Pickup
 
Click here for more information concerning the Library's Services, Programs, and Safety Plans.

Community Contact Information (scroll down)

Visit websites (linked below) for specific information regarding each government or entity's response.
8-10-2020 Blount Community Action Agency Update
​BCCAA’s Community Services Program has received CARES ACT funding to support COVID-19 related hardships. These new services include: Rental/Mortgage Assistance, Water Bill Assistance, Food Supports and Prescription Assistance. If solely due to the pandemic, you have lost your job, had a reduction in hours, lost your health insurance or coverages, etc. which has negatively impacted your income, please call the agency at 865-983-8411, Extension 1 or request to speak to someone in the Community Services Program to see if they can help.
Social Services Information (211) - United Way
865-215-4211

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
​TN Crisis Line (Mental Health): 1-855-274-7471
Unemployment (COVID-19)
to apply for unemployment
Food Pantries in Blount County

Utilities assistance information (please also refer to 211)

Health-Related Contact Information

Blount County Health Department
​Robert Schmidt, Director
865-983-4582

East Tennessee Regional Health Department
865-546-9221 

The Tennessee Department of Health 
​Information Hotline
open 11 AM to 11 PM eastern daily
1-877-857-2945​

​Blount Memorial Hospital
865-983-7211 

CDC Symptom Checker

If you are concerned about whether you have COVID-19, you should contact your primary care physician. If you are unsure, the CDC has developed this interactive tool to help you determine whether you should seek medical care.

Local Government Contact Info

Blount County Mayor's Office
865-273-5700

City of Alcoa
City Manager's Office: 865-380-4795 
Main Line: 380-4700

City of Maryville City Manager’s office
(865) 273-3401
Email

School Systems Contact Information

Maryville College
800-597-2687

​Maryville City Schools 
​COVID-19 Updates Site
Dr. Heather Ledbetter
Coordinated School Health
(865) 982-7121
Sharon Anglim
Maryville City Schools District Communications 
(865) 982-7121
mcs@maryville-schools.org  

​Blount County Schools
David Murrell, Assistant Director, Operations
865-984-1212

​City of Alcoa Schools
Keri Prigmore
865-984-0531

Blount County Utility Providers

Gas
Atmos Energy
Information about bill pay assistance
888-286-6700

Water
City of Alcoa Water
(865) 380-4921

City of Maryville Water & Sewer
(865) 273-3456

Knox Chapman Utility District

​South Blount Utility District
(865) 982-3560​

Tuckaleechee Utility District