Whitwell, TN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 1,705 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +2.7%

Population (female): 887

Median Age: 36.7 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 29.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (29.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 44.4% for other race residents, 17.3% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 675 feet

Land Area: 3.32 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 37397

Races:
      White alone - 1,628 - 95.8%
      Hispanic - 35 - 2.1%
      Two or more races - 15 - 0.9%
      Black alone - 13 - 0.8%
      American Indian alone - 6 - 0.4%
      Asian alone - 2 - 0.1%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Whitwell, TN

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Whitwell, TN and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Whitwell, TN drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Whitwell, TN Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Whitwell, TN and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Whitwell, TN testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

980 HIGHWAY 28 STE 100 10.9 miles

980 HIGHWAY 28 STE 100
JASPER, TN 37347
Categories: JASPER TN

1000 HIGHWAY 28 12.3 miles

1000 HIGHWAY 28
JASPER, TN 37347
Categories: JASPER TN

1000 Hwy 28 13.6 miles

1000 Hwy 28
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
Categories: South Pittsburg TN

321 BROWNS FERRY RD STE A-3 14.8 miles

321 BROWNS FERRY RD STE A-3
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37419
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

16931 RANKIN AVE 15.1 miles

16931 RANKIN AVE
DUNLAP, TN 37327
Categories: DUNLAP TN

4706 HIXSON PIKE STE B 16.2 miles

4706 HIXSON PIKE STE B
HIXSON, TN 37343
Categories: HIXSON TN

4490 HIXSON PIKE 16.3 miles

4490 HIXSON PIKE
HIXSON, TN 37343
Categories: HIXSON TN

1100 E 3RD ST STE G150 UTFP BLDG 16.5 miles

1100 E 3RD ST STE G150 UTFP BLDG
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

318 STATE ROUTE 8 16.7 miles

318 STATE ROUTE 8
DUNLAP, TN 37327
Categories: DUNLAP TN

600 N Holtzclaw Ave Ste 210, 17.3 miles

600 N Holtzclaw Ave Ste 210,
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Categories: Chattanooga TN

67 CATES RD 17.3 miles

67 CATES RD
DUNLAP, TN 37327
Categories: DUNLAP TN

5241 HIGHWAY 153 STE 121 17.5 miles

5241 HIGHWAY 153 STE 121
HIXSON, TN 37343
Categories: HIXSON TN

625 E 12TH ST 17.6 miles

625 E 12TH ST
SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN 37380
Categories: SOUTH PITTSBURG TN

520 E 12TH ST 17.6 miles

520 E 12TH ST
SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN 37380
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2205 McCallie Avenue STE 310 18.2 miles

2205 McCallie Avenue STE 310
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

104 HOWARD ST 20.1 miles

104 HOWARD ST
ROSSVILLE, GA 30741
Categories: ROSSVILLE GA

118 HOWARD ST 20.1 miles

118 HOWARD ST
ROSSVILLE, GA 30741
Categories: ROSSVILLE GA

1301 MCFARLAND AVE 20.4 miles

1301 MCFARLAND AVE
ROSSVILLE, GA 30741
Categories: ROSSVILLE GA

7380 Volkswagen Dr Ste 100 20.4 miles

7380 Volkswagen Dr Ste 100
Chattanooga, TN 37416
Categories: Chattanooga TN

6101 ENTERPRISE PARK DR 20.6 miles

6101 ENTERPRISE PARK DR
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37416
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

5959 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 413B 21.0 miles

5959 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 413B
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

4230 RINGGOLD RD 21.1 miles

4230 RINGGOLD RD
EAST RIDGE, TN 37412
Categories: EAST RIDGE TN

403 MCBRIEN RD 21.4 miles

403 MCBRIEN RD
EAST RIDGE, TN 37412
Categories: EAST RIDGE TN

6016 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 200 21.4 miles

6016 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 200
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

6102 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 102 21.5 miles

6102 SHALLOWFORD RD STE 102
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

5779 BRAINERD RD 21.7 miles

5779 BRAINERD RD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37411
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

924 SPRING CREEK RD 21.8 miles

924 SPRING CREEK RD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

961 SPRING CREEK RD 22.1 miles

961 SPRING CREEK RD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

1260 UNIVERSITY AVE 22.3 miles

1260 UNIVERSITY AVE
SEWANEE, TN 37375
Categories: SEWANEE TN

6740 LEE HWY 22.7 miles

6740 LEE HWY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

7155 LEE HWY STE 400 23.1 miles

7155 LEE HWY STE 400
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

2021 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD 23.1 miles

2021 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

100 GROSS CRESCENT CIR 23.3 miles

100 GROSS CRESCENT CIR
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA 30742
Categories: FORT OGLETHORPE GA

6739 RINGGOLD RD STE 4 23.5 miles

6739 RINGGOLD RD STE 4
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

7378 APPLEGATE LN 23.8 miles

7378 APPLEGATE LN
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

7429 SHALLOWFORD RD 23.8 miles

7429 SHALLOWFORD RD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

1755 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 205 23.8 miles

1755 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 205
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Categories: Chattanooga TN

1618 GUNBARREL RD STE 103 23.8 miles

1618 GUNBARREL RD STE 103
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

1521 GUNBARREL RD 103 24.2 miles

1521 GUNBARREL RD 103
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Categories: CHATTANOOGA TN

1384 BATTLEFIELD PKWY 24.9 miles

1384 BATTLEFIELD PKWY
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA 30742
Categories: FORT OGLETHORPE GA

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Whitwell, TN and the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing also has testing centers located in most cities throughout the State of . Call us today to find the closest testing center near you.

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Whitwell, Tennessee

Whitwell is a city in Marion County, Tennessee, United States, approximately 24 miles northwest of Chattanooga. The population was 1,699 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The town that became Whitwell was originally known as Cheekville, but renamed "Whitwell" for Thomas Whitwell, a British metallurgist, inventor and co-founder of the Southern States Coal, Iron and Land Company, who was killed in an accident in his own ironworks in Thornaby in 1878. Whitwell was incorporated as a city in 1956, having grown as a mining town due to the abundance of coal in the mountains near the town. In 1981 there was a major mining accident when 13 coal miners were killed in an explosion. A full list of the names of those killed in the mine explosion is on a monument at Whitwell High School. Whitwell also has an annual Labor Day celebration that has been celebrated for over 50 consecutive years.

Whitwell is located at 35°11?51?N 85°31?9?W? / ?35.19750°N 85.51917°W? / 35.19750; -85.51917 (35.197570, -85.519082). It is situated in the southwestern Sequatchie Valley at the base of a relatively steep escarpment of the Cumberland Plateau. The Sequatchie River passes just east of the city, and forms a portion of its southeastern boundary.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 1,705 (0% urban, 100% rural). >Population change since 2000: +2.7%

Population (female): 887

Median Age: 36.7 years

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 29.1%

Poverty (breakdown): (29.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 44.4% for other race residents, 17.3% for two or more races residents)

Elevation: 675 feet

Land Area: 3.32 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 37397

Races:
      White alone - 1,628 - 95.8%
      Hispanic - 35 - 2.1%
      Two or more races - 15 - 0.9%
      Black alone - 13 - 0.8%
      American Indian alone - 6 - 0.4%
      Asian alone - 2 - 0.1%

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