Welcome to Essential Care of Tennessee LLC

Family Care Helping You Reach Your Medical Goals

At Essential Care of Tennessee, we are dedicated to your health and well-being. Our practice offers a comprehensive range of family care services tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. We believe in a collaborative approach to healthcare, empowering you to achieve your medical objectives. Explore our offerings and discover how we can support your journey to better health.

Guided by compassion, integrity, and commitment to serve others, we provide quality medical care in a safe and welcoming environment. Every patient will be treated with dignity, respect, and genuine care.

Laboratory Services

Physicals

School Physicals
Sports Physicals
GYN Physicals
Visual Screenings

Rapid ResultsTesting

Flu A/B
Strep
Mono
Covid
Pregnancy
Drug Screening

Injections

Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Testosterone Replacement

Additional Services

Ear Wax Removal
Suture Removal
Diabetes Management
Lipid Management
BP Management
Weight Loss

A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice healthcare provider who combines the science of medicine with the heart of nursing. NPs are highly trained clinicians who diagnose illnesses, manage chronic conditions, prescribe medications, and provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care across the lifespan. With graduate‑level education, national board certification, and working close with doctors for consultations as needed.

Nurse Practitioners deliver high‑quality medical care grounded in compassion, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to whole‑person wellness.Nurse Practitioners bring a unique blend of clinical skill, accessibility, and genuine human connection. They take time to listen, build trust, and treat each patient as a whole person—not just a diagnosis. In community settings, NPs often serve as the first point of care, improving access, reducing barriers, and strengthening the overall health of the neighborhoods they serve.

Jackie Y. Hines, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Essential Care of Tennessee LLC

Board Certifications

Board Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Licensed Registered Nurse
Certified Instructor Essentials BLS Course with American Heart Association

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing South College Knoxville, TN
Master of Science in Nursing South College Nashville, TN
Member of:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Rooted in the Community

I was raised in this neighborhood, and it has always felt like home. That personal connection is what inspired me to build a healthcare practice here--one focused on care, respect, and genuine relationships. I'm proud to continue serving the community that shaped me and to support the health and well-being of the people who live here.

Your Community Essential Care Office
Available for Telehealth and Self Scheduling
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Location

Phone: 865-599-3812 Fax: 865-351-1482

www.ecotnllc.com

3907 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave Knoxville, TN 37914

Hours of Operation

Sunday: By Appointment Only

Monday: By Appointment Only

Tuesday: By Appointment Only

Wednesday: By Appointment Only

Thursday: By Appointment Only

Friday: By Appointment Only

Saturday: By Appointment Only