Walmart will begin offering vaccinations at locations across Tennessee on Friday.
That includes several locations in East Tennessee, including ones in Sevierville, Knoxville, Oneida, Murfreesboro and more.
If you want to make an appointment, first create a Walmart account here, then actually schedule an appointment at your preferred location here.
Vaccinations will be available at both Walmart and Sam’s Club stores for those who are eligible.
You may check your eligibility for a vaccination in Tennessee using this tool.
As of Feb. 11, TDH has been notified of 121 Walmart pharmacy locations across Tennessee that will offer COVID-19 vaccination through this program.
These pharmacies will follow the vaccination plan phasing of the counties in which they are located. For details on participating locations and to schedule an appointment online, visit www.walmart.com/covidvaccine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worked with states to select initial pharmacy partners based on several factors including their ability to reach some of the populations most at risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
The company says 90% of the country lives within 10 miles of a Walmart, making it more accessible for Tennesseans.
“Vaccinations to achieve widespread immunity are important for re-opening across the country. We’re proud to work together with the federal government, states, communities, customers and associates to reach that goal,” Dr. Cheryl Pegus, Executive Vice President, Health & Wellness, said.
A total of one million total doses of Moderna vaccine are being provided for the first week of the program nationwide, and additional doses will be allocated to the program weekly, based on the available supply of COVID-19 vaccines.
