Safe Travel in Sumner CountyCOVID-19 Updates & Best Practices

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are there restrictions on visiting Sumner County?

  No, there are currently no restrictions in place when it comes to visiting Sumner County, Tennessee. Sumner County follows protocol set by the Tennessee Department of Health, which oversees 89 of 95 counties in Tennessee. Nearby, Nashville follows the protocol set by the Metro Public Health Department Nashville and Davidson County, which may have different regulations in place than the Tennessee Department of Health.

• Is wearing a mask required in Sumner County?

  Update 12/23/2020:

  Yes. An Executive Order mandating the use of masks in Sumner County, Tennessee, through February 27, 2021, has been issued. Read more here.

   A message from Sumner County Mayor Anthony Holt:

  While the vaccine is beginning to make its way into our community, this virus is still here and continues to pose a risk to everyone, especially during flu season. It is important that we continue to take steps to slow the spread of the virus in order to prevent continued detrimental effects on our everyday lives. Businesses need to remain fully operational, citizens need to be able to continue to perform their daily activities, schools need to remain open, and our hospitals need to have adequate capacity to treat those that are in need of care. This can be accomplished by following social distancing guidelines, washing our hands frequently, wearing face coverings when not able to practice safe social distancing, and staying home when sick. My purpose is to take action now to protect the health and well-being of our citizens and to preserve our economy.

• What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention:

  People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.

  Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

  If you experience any of these symptoms, please quarantine to prevent the spread of illness and contact a medical professional for a COVID-19 test.

• What should I do if I feel ill while visiting Sumner County?

  If you feel ill while visiting Sumner County, please seek medical attention immediately to receive a COVID-19 test and quarantine to prevent the spread of any illness.

  Tennessee Coronavirus Information Line: (877) 857-2945

  Sumner County Health Department Locations (COVID-19 testing):

  Gallatin
  1005 Union School Road
  Gallatin, Tennessee 37066
  (615) 206-1100

  Hendersonville
  351 New Shackle Island Road
  Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075
  (615) 824-0552

  Portland
  214 W. Longview Drive
  Portland, Tennessee 37148
  (615) 325-5237

  Other local testing sites: https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov/remote-assessment-sites.html

  Local hospitals:

  Sumner Regional Medical Center
  555 Hartsville Pike
  Gallatin, Tennessee 37066
  (615) 328-8888

  TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
  355 New Shackle Island Road
  Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075
  (615) 338-1000

  In cases of emergencies, please call 911.