Clinics, Hospitals & Health Care Professionals
Extracted from Guide to Genealogical and Historical Research in Jefferson County, Tennessee, copyright © 1995 Billie R. McNamara. All rights reserved.
Physicians & Surgeons
The earliest recorded doctor in Jefferson County Court Minutes is a Dr. Irvin in 1796. Early physicians practiced medicine in their offices, which were usually located in their homes. The daybooks (account ledgers) of Dr. Archabald Blackburn, who practiced in the New Market area, are in the Jefferson County Museum & Archives collection.
Hospitals & Clinics
Since 1960, Jefferson County has been served by only one hospital, Jefferson Memorial. Few medical institutions have existed within the County. Hospitals and clinics identified thus far are as follows:
| Name | Location | Dates | |
| Sullenberger Clinic | Dandridge | circa 1947 - circa 1960 | |
| Mossy Creek Hospital (also called "Manley Clinic") |
Jefferson City | 1933 - unknown | |
| Jefferson City Hospital (also called "McCowan Hospital" and "Justice Clinic") |
Jefferson City | 1930's | |
| Milligan Clinic | Jefferson City | 1947 - 1969 | |
| Jefferson Memorial Hospital | Jefferson City | 1800 Bishop Avenue, Jefferson City, TN 37760 | |
| Unconfirmed hospital in Branner family home | Dandridge | circa 1900 |
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