Forest Hills, TN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 2,424

Median Age: 47.8 years

Poverty (breakdown): (3.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.8% for Black residents, 32.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 19.6% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (27.0%), English (12.6%), Scotch-Irish (7.5%), European (6.4%), German (5.6%), Irish (5.6%).

Land Area: 9.27 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 37215

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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)

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Drug & Alcohol Testing Centers, Forest Hills, TN

Accredited Drug Testing Inc, is the nation's leading provider of drug, alcohol, occupational health, and DNA testing and has testing centers in Forest Hills, TN and throughout the local area. Testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and same day service is available in most cases.

103 POWELL CT 2.8 miles

103 POWELL CT
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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105 WESTWOOD PL 3.1 miles

105 WESTWOOD PL
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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115 E Park Dr Ste 300 3.2 miles

115 E Park Dr Ste 300
Brentwood, TN 37027
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2001 GLEN ECHO RD 3.3 miles

2001 GLEN ECHO RD
NASHVILLE, TN 37215
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5046 THOROUGHBRED LN 3.5 miles

5046 THOROUGHBRED LN
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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7643 HIGHWAY 70 S 3.8 miles

7643 HIGHWAY 70 S
NASHVILLE, TN 37221
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210 FRANKLIN RD STE 4B 4.0 miles

210 FRANKLIN RD STE 4B
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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231 WILSON PIKE CIR STE 206 4.4 miles

231 WILSON PIKE CIR STE 206
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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2339 HILLSBORO RD 5.0 miles

2339 HILLSBORO RD
FRANKLIN, TN 37069
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3404 W END AVE STE 101 5.1 miles

3404 W END AVE STE 101
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
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4300 SIDCO DR 5.1 miles

4300 SIDCO DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37204
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6606 CHARLOTTE PIKE STE 104 5.3 miles

6606 CHARLOTTE PIKE STE 104
NASHVILLE, TN 37209
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339 WHITE BRIDGE PIKE 5.5 miles

339 WHITE BRIDGE PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37209
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114A 29TH AVE N 5.6 miles

114A 29TH AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
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3656 Trousdale Dr Ste 109 5.6 miles

3656 Trousdale Dr Ste 109
Nashville, TN 37204
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5543 EDMONDSON PIKE STE 261 5.9 miles

5543 EDMONDSON PIKE STE 261
NASHVILLE, TN 37211
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2010 CHURCH ST 1ST FL 6.4 miles

2010 CHURCH ST 1ST FL
NASHVILLE, TN 37236
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300 20TH AVE N 6.4 miles

300 20TH AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
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1916 Patterson St Ste 103, 6.5 miles

1916 Patterson St Ste 103,
Nashville, TN 37203
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391 WALLACE RD 6.8 miles

391 WALLACE RD
NASHVILLE, TN 37211
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315 14TH AVE 6.9 miles

315 14TH AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
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1735 GALLERIA BLVD STE 1050 7.4 miles

1735 GALLERIA BLVD STE 1050
FRANKLIN, TN 37067
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1720 General George Patton Dr Ste C3 7.4 miles

1720 General George Patton Dr Ste C3
Brentwood, TN 37027
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5826 NOLENSVILLE PIKE 7.6 miles

5826 NOLENSVILLE PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37211
Categories: NASHVILLE TN

360 DEADERICK ST 7.6 miles

360 DEADERICK ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37201
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6005 NOLENSVILLE PIKE STE 205 7.9 miles

6005 NOLENSVILLE PIKE STE 205
NASHVILLE, TN 37211
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100 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 106 8.0 miles

100 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 106
FRANKLIN, TN 37067
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501 METROPLEX DR Ste 306 8.1 miles

501 METROPLEX DR Ste 306
NASHVILLE, TN 37211
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7105 S SPRINGS DR STE 111 8.2 miles

7105 S SPRINGS DR STE 111
FRANKLIN, TN 37067
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189 MONROE PL STE 104 8.3 miles

189 MONROE PL STE 104
ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015
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1425 ELM HILL PIKE 8.4 miles

1425 ELM HILL PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37210
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9040 CAROTHERS PKWY STE A205 8.4 miles

9040 CAROTHERS PKWY STE A205
FRANKLIN, TN 37067
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602 GALLATIN AVE 9.5 miles

602 GALLATIN AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37206
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1400 DONELSON PIKE STE B10 9.5 miles

1400 DONELSON PIKE STE B10
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
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6716 NOLENSVILLE RD 9.6 miles

6716 NOLENSVILLE RD
Brentwood, TN 37027
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10644 CONCORD RD 9.9 miles

10644 CONCORD RD
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
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1645 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE H 10.1 miles

1645 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE H
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
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1719 GALLATIN AVE 10.3 miles

1719 GALLATIN AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37206
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919 MURFREESBORO RD 10.5 miles

919 MURFREESBORO RD
FRANKLIN, TN 37064
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100 COVEY DR STE 309 10.7 miles

100 COVEY DR STE 309
FRANKLIN, TN 37067
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2531 ELM HILL PIKE 10.8 miles

2531 ELM HILL PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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2275 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE 110 11.0 miles

2275 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE 110
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
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2516 HOSPITALITY Dr. 11.0 miles

2516 HOSPITALITY Dr.
COLUMBIA, TN 38401
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2510 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE 2 11.2 miles

2510 MURFREESBORO PIKE STE 2
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
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2740 OLD ELM HILL PIKE STE 103A 11.3 miles

2740 OLD ELM HILL PIKE STE 103A
Nashville, TN 37214
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519 DONELSON PIKE STE 107 11.3 miles

519 DONELSON PIKE STE 107
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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2372 LEBANON PIKE 11.4 miles

2372 LEBANON PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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2643 MURFREESBORO PIKE
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
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PO BOX 140294 11.6 miles

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NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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225 NOAH DR STE 360 11.8 miles

225 NOAH DR STE 360
FRANKLIN, TN 37064
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2001 Mallory Ln, Coolsprings Professional , Sui 12.0 miles

2001 Mallory Ln, Coolsprings Professional , Sui
Franklin, TN 37067
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3441 DICKERSON PIKE OUTPATIENT LAB 12.0 miles

3441 DICKERSON PIKE OUTPATIENT LAB
NASHVILLE, TN 37207
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2800 Opryland Drive 12.8 miles

2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Categories: Nashville TN

3055 LEBANON PIKE STE 1000 13.4 miles

3055 LEBANON PIKE STE 1000
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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2267 JACKSON DOWNS BLVD 13.7 miles

2267 JACKSON DOWNS BLVD
NASHVILLE, TN 37214
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1209 S GRAYCROFT AVE 13.9 miles

1209 S GRAYCROFT AVE
MADISON, TN 37115
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3638 DICKERSON PIKE STE 204 14.0 miles

3638 DICKERSON PIKE STE 204
NASHVILLE, TN 37207
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1227 HEIL QUAKER BLVD 14.6 miles

1227 HEIL QUAKER BLVD
LA VERGNE, TN 37086
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5225 OLD HICKORY BLVD STE 205 15.2 miles

5225 OLD HICKORY BLVD STE 205
HERMITAGE, TN 37076
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985 INDUSTRIAL BLVD 16.4 miles

985 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
SMYRNA, TN 37167
Categories: SMYRNA TN

515 STONECREST PKWY Ste 100 17.0 miles

515 STONECREST PKWY Ste 100
SMYRNA, TN 37167
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1616 GALLATIN PIKE N
MADISON, TN 37115
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1719 GALLATIN PIKE N
MADISON, TN 37115
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479 SAM RIDLEY PKWY W STE 105-233 18.3 miles

479 SAM RIDLEY PKWY W STE 105-233
SMYRNA, TN 37167
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1000 NORTHCHASE DR STE 215 18.5 miles

1000 NORTHCHASE DR STE 215
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072
Categories: GOODLETTSVILLE TN

202 N MAIN ST 18.9 miles

202 N MAIN ST
ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015
Categories: ASHLAND CITY TN

202 N MAIN ST STE 4 18.9 miles

202 N MAIN ST STE 4
ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015
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313 N MAIN ST 19.0 miles

313 N MAIN ST
ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015
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2727 FAIRVIEW BLVD 19.1 miles

2727 FAIRVIEW BLVD
FAIRVIEW, TN 37062
Categories: FAIRVIEW TN

355 PLEASANT GROVE RD STE 1400 19.4 miles

355 PLEASANT GROVE RD STE 1400
MOUNT JULIET, TN 37122
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669 S MOUNT JULIET RD 19.5 miles

669 S MOUNT JULIET RD
MOUNT JULIET, TN 37122
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5002 CROSSINGS CIR STE 100 19.5 miles

5002 CROSSINGS CIR STE 100
MOUNT JULIET, TN 37122
Categories: MOUNT JULIET TN

1332 HAZELWOOD DR 19.6 miles

1332 HAZELWOOD DR
SMYRNA, TN 37167
Categories: SMYRNA TN

121 MAYFIELD DR 19.6 miles

121 MAYFIELD DR
SMYRNA, TN 37167
Categories: SMYRNA TN

321 QUECREEK CIR 19.9 miles

321 QUECREEK CIR
SMYRNA, TN 37167
Categories: SMYRNA TN

3500 N Mount Juliet Rd 20.2 miles

3500 N Mount Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Categories: Mount Juliet TN

280 INDIAN LAKE BLVD STE 140 21.3 miles

280 INDIAN LAKE BLVD STE 140
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075
Categories: HENDERSONVILLE TN

291 INDIAN LAKE BLVD 21.3 miles

291 INDIAN LAKE BLVD
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075
Categories: HENDERSONVILLE TN

115 ENON SPRINGS RD E 21.5 miles

115 ENON SPRINGS RD E
SMYRNA, TN 37167
Categories: SMYRNA TN

105 REDBUD DR 21.6 miles

105 REDBUD DR
PORTLAND, TN 37148
Categories: PORTLAND TN

355 NEW SHACKLE ISLAND RD 21.7 miles

355 NEW SHACKLE ISLAND RD
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075
Categories: HENDERSONVILLE TN

5421 MAIN ST STE B 22.9 miles

5421 MAIN ST STE B
SPRING HILL, TN 37174
Categories: SPRING HILL TN

711 E MAIN ST STE 107 23.5 miles

711 E MAIN ST STE 107
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075
Categories: HENDERSONVILLE TN

1990 OLD FORT PKWY ST A 24.3 miles

1990 OLD FORT PKWY ST A
MURFREESBORO, TN 37129
Categories: MURFREESBORO TN

Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals and are administered for various reasons including Employment related such as pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion, also US DOT-Part 40, Court Ordered, School and personal reasons.

Scheduling a drug, alcohol or any testing service at any of our Forest Hills, TN testing facilities is simple and easy. Call (800)221-4291 or you may schedule a test online 24/7 by clicking below and receive your donor pass/registration form with the testing center address and instructions via email.

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Customer Service Is Our #1 Priority- Our Drug Testing centers recognize that needing a drug, alcohol or occupational health test can be stressful at times. Accredited Drug Testing takes the stress out of a stressful situation and is available to answer any questions you may have and provide our services in a friendly, courteous and confidential manner. Call our scheduling department today at (800)221-4291.



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Types of Drug Testing Methods Available

Our testing centers provide many types of drug testing methods, below is a brief description of each method choose the one that is right for your need.


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Urine Test - Urine - Accredited Drug Testing provides drug testing utilizing the Urine screening method. Urine drug testing can be screened for 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 15 panel screenings. Urine drug tests can also include an expanded opiates analysis. Same day service is available and testing centers are located in all cities and in most cases within minutes from your home or office. The detection period for a urine drug test is up to 3-5 days and results are reported in most cases in 2- 3 days.

The procedure for a urine drug test is simple. A donor provides a urine specimen in a cup to a drug testing collection specialist who will then seal the specimen cup, complete various documentation including a chain of custody form, have the donor initial the specimen cup seal, provide identification and upon completion of the collection and paperwork the specimen will be sent in a secure manner by Currier to the laboratory for testing.


Hair Drug Testing - Accredited Drug Testing can provide a drug test utilizing the Hair follicle drug test method and a Hair drug test can be tested for 5, 10, and 12 panel screenings. The detection period for a hair drug test is up to 90 days and results are reported in most cases in 3 -5 days.

The hair drug test is becoming more frequently used by employers, courts and other government agencies due to the fact that the window of detection for illegal drug use for a hair is up to 90 days. Many courts have begun accepting hair testing in place of urine or blood testing and hair testing has been determined to be legally and scientifically admissible evidence in a court of law.

A hair drug test is a simple process whereby a drug testing collection specialist cuts approximately 120 strands of hair from the head or a specific amount from the body and submits the hair to a certified laboratory for analysis. A hair follicle drug test can be screened for a 5 panel, 10 panel or 12 panel test and can also include expanded opiates. If a donor does not have 1 ½ inches of hair on their head, body hair can be utilized, however, if the donor is bald and has none or very little body hair, a hair drug test is not an available option, a urine or oral/saliva test should be utilized.

In addition to our standard drug test panels, opioid screening can be added to any drug test to determine the use and/or abuse of any prescription drugs.

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US DOT Testing and Part 40 Compliance - Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing for pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return to duty for companies or employees regulated and covered by 49 CFR Part 40 including FMCSA, USCG, FTA, FRA, FAA, PHMSA. The drug test required by the Department of Transportation is a 5-panel urine test, which must be analyzed by SAMHSA certified laboratory and verified by a Medical Review Officer (MRO).

Additional DOT services include:

  • -DOT Consortium Membership (random testing)
  • -DOT Supervisor Training
  • -MVR Reports
  • -DOT Drug Policy Development
  • -DOT Physicals
  • -DOT Breath Alcohol Testing

Our Forest Hills, TN testing centers have certified DOT drug testing collection specialists who are trained in the proper collection of a DOT drug test.

The Opioid Overdose Crisis

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the total "economic burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States is $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.

  • Roughly 21 to 29 percent of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them.
  • Between 8 and 12 percent develop an opioid use disorder.
  • An estimated 4 to 6 percent who misuse prescription opioids transition to heroin.
  • About 80 percent of people who use heroin first misused prescription opioids.
  • Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from July 2016 through September 2017 in 52 areas in 45 states.
  • The Midwestern region saw opioid overdoses increase 70 percent from July 2016 through September 2017.
  • Opioid overdoses in large cities increase by 54 percent in 16 states.

In the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies reassured the medical community that patients would not become addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers, and healthcare providers began to prescribe them at greater rates. This subsequently led to widespread diversion and misuse of these medications before it became clear that these medications could indeed be highly addictive.3,4 Opioid overdose rates began to increase. In 2017, more than 47,000 Americans died as a result of an opioid overdose, including prescription opioids, heroin, and illicitly manufactured fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.1That same year, an estimated 1.7 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain relievers, and 652,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder (not mutually exclusive)

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Court Ordered Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Forest Hills, TN drug testing centers also provide drug and alcohol testing for probation and other court ordered testing requirements. Testing services include ETG alcohol testing and drug testing utilizing urine and hair methods. Test results can be sent directly to Probation Officers, Judges, Attorneys or other parties as required. Strict confidentiality is assured.


Alcohol Testing - Accredited Drug Testing and our Forest Hills, TN testing centers provide alcohol testing including ETG testing in both urine and hair and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT). Alcohol testing can be added to any drug test screening.

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Testing Facilities Nationwide - In addition to our drug and alcohol testing centers in Forest Hills, TN and the local area, Accredited Drug Testing has company owned and affiliated collection sites in all States and most cities to serve our clients' needs when traveling or employment related testing is required in multiple cities or States.


On-Site/Mobile Testing - Time Is Money!- Accredited Drug Testing provides On-Site drug testing services in all cities nationwide and can be used for construction sites, sporting events, job fairs and trucking/transportation companies, on site testing is available for DOT and NON-DOT regulated employers. In most cases, on-site mobile testing is cost effective when you have 10 or more employees needing to be drug or alcohol tested without leaving the job site.

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Employer testing/account setup - If you are an employer with at least 5 employees and would like to set up an account for future testing, it's simple and easy. Call us and speak with a client relations representative, (800)221-4291 it takes 5 minutes or less to complete. Account benefits include no setup fees, test discounts, invoicing, test status tracking and personalized customer service.

Does Your Company Have a Written Drug Policy? - Employee Drug & alcohol testing is utilized best when conducted in conjunction with a clear, written drug policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem. If your company does not have a written drug and alcohol policy or your current policy needs to be revised, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in the development and implementation of an employer's drug and alcohol policy which complies with state and federal law.


DNA Testing Services -Accredited Drug Testing provides DNA testing at testing centers Nationwide for paternity, immigration, and family relationship purposes. DNA testing centers are located in most cities and within minutes of your home or office.

DNA testing can provide an accurate determination of the probability of paternity at 99% more of who the child's biological father or mother is. The initial DNA test takes only a few minutes at the testing center and involves the swabbing of the child and alleged fathers mouth, which will provide saliva to be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Our DNA results are analyzed by a certified AABB laboratory and can be used in a legal proceeding to determine paternity or child custody related issues.

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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 Testing Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are specialized facilities where individuals submit biological samples for drug testing. These centers play a crucial role in the drug testing process, serving industries such as transportation, healthcare, sports, and many sectors requiring workplace safety and compliance with drug-free policies. This overview details the functions, types of tests conducted, and what individuals can expect during a visit to a drug testing collection center.

Functions of Drug Testing Collection Centers

Collection centers are primarily responsible for the secure and proper collection of samples, ensuring that they are uncontaminated and accurately reflect the subject's drug use status. They adhere to strict procedures to maintain confidentiality and integrity of the testing process.

Types of Tests Conducted

  • Urine Testing: The most common form of drug testing, used to detect recent use of drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and others.
  • Hair Follicle Testing: Provides a longer detection window compared to urine testing and is used to analyze drug use over a period of months.
  • Saliva Testing: Used for its non-invasive nature and ability to detect immediate drug use.
  • Blood Testing: Although less common due to its invasive nature, it is the most accurate form of drug testing.

What to Expect at a Collection Center

  1. Identification Verification: Upon arrival, individuals must present valid identification to ensure that the samples correspond to the correct person.
  2. Sample Collection: Trained professionals collect samples in a manner that minimizes the chance of tampering or contamination. This might involve measures such as securing personal belongings and direct observation during sample provision.
  3. Chain of Custody: Each sample is handled with a documented chain of custody procedure to maintain its integrity from collection to testing laboratory.

Importance of Collection Centers

Drug testing collection centers are vital for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of the drug testing process. They provide essential services that help employers maintain a safe and productive workplace, enforce legal and regulatory requirements, and assist in rehabilitation processes. The professionalism and accuracy practiced by these centers are crucial for upholding the trust and safety standards expected in many professional environments.

Local Area Info: Forest Hills, Tennessee

Nashville was settled by Anglo-Europeans in 1780, and over the next two decades settlers staked claims on what was originally land cultivated and hunted by Native Americans. Several land grants were awarded to Revolutionary War veterans. The recipients of these grants seldom settled the land themselves, but either sold them to individuals or passed them along to their children or other relatives. In the Forest Hills area, William Nash received a 640-acre (2.6 km2) grant along what is now Granny White Pike south of Tyne Boulevard. Nash opted to sell off parcels of his land, including a 160-acre (0.65 km2) tract to Henry Compton in the early 19th century. Much of the land west of Hillsboro Road was part of a grant awarded to James Robertson.

A Revolutionary War veteran named McCrory chose to give his land grant to his son Thomas, who came to the area in 1790. The younger McCrory went on to acquire some 3,700 acres (15 km2) in Davidson and Williamson counties, including land along what is now Old Hickory Boulevard. McCrory built a two-story log dwelling on this property in 1798. The property was purchased by William B. Carpenter in 1837, and his daughter and son-in-law Mary E. and George Mayfield inherited the house in 1869. It remained in the Mayfield family until 1939. This is the oldest building remaining in Forest Hills, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. As Nashville assumed prominence on the western frontier, a road known as the Natchez Trace was created to provide an overland route for settlers returning from New Orleans. Many settlers in the Ohio and Cumberland River valleys floated on rafts down the Mississippi River to New Orleans to sell their goods. Prior to the invention of the steamboat, western settlers had no choice but to walk home through the wilderness to reach home. In order to provide an improved road, the Natchez Trace was constructed from Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi.

Construction of the Natchez Trace began in 1802, and work continued on improving the road until it was officially declared complete in 1809. From the early 19th century to the 1820s, the Natchez Trace was the primary north/south route through central Tennessee. With the advent of steamboat travel, the use of the Natchez Trace declined significantly, and the old roadbed was used as local farm roads by the mid-19th century. Various surveys and land records of the 19th century refer to the "Natchez Trace" or "Natchez Road" located on at least three different routes in Davidson County, two of which ran through Forest Hills. As National Park Service historian Dawson Phelps wrote in the 1940s, "All this has been very confusing to many Nashvillians who dabble in local history. Each has a definite idea that one or the other of the roads mentioned above is the Old Trace and is eager, at the drop of a hat, to defend his position obstinately, profanely, and at great length." However, a recent study of the Natchez Trace identified one of the main routes extending through what is now Forest Hills along either side of present-day Hillsboro Pike.

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Population (female): 2,424

Median Age: 47.8 years

Poverty (breakdown): (3.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.8% for Black residents, 32.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 19.6% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (27.0%), English (12.6%), Scotch-Irish (7.5%), European (6.4%), German (5.6%), Irish (5.6%).

Land Area: 9.27 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 37215

(800) 221-4291