Athens, TN | Urgent Care Clinic - Fast Pace Health
Primary Care • Athens, TN • Since 2009
About
Fast Pace Health Athens Urgent Care is a physician-led urgent care clinic in Athens, Tennessee, operating as part of the Fast Pace Health network of walk-in clinics. Key points: - Services: Urgent care for common illnesses, injuries, and other non-emergency conditions; on-site basic lab testing and X-ray capabilities; no appointment needed; open seven days with extended hours. - Access and cost: Accepts most major insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare; offers affordable self-pay options for uninsured patients. - Network context: Part of Fast Pace Health, a privately held chain founded in 2009, headquartered in Waynesboro, TN, with clinics across Tennessee and neighboring states. - Contact and location: Athens-specific details not explicitly listed in the provided content; the network emphasizes convenient, walk-in care with a patient-first approach. If you need directions, hours, or to confirm Athens-specific contact details, I can look up the exact address and current hours for the Athens clinic.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
Athens, TN (in front of Ingles Market and next to Dairy Queen)
Phone
(423) 746-5973
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Opening Hours
Open seven days a week with extended hours
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
Urgent care with telehealth options; open seven days a week with extended hours
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Accepts most major insurances including Medicaid and Medicare; self-pay options available
Self-pay, Major insurances (accepting most major insurances), Medicaid, Medicare, Insurance
Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
New Patient Offers
FAQs
What services does the Athens Urgent Care clinic offer?
Urgent care for minor injuries and illnesses with telehealth options; x-ray and lab capabilities; sports physicals and wellness checks; pediatric and adult care.
Is there a wait time or appointment required?
Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary.
Do you accept Medicaid and Medicare?
Yes, most major insurances including Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.
Is Telehealth available?
Yes, telehealth urgent care is available.
What are the hours of operation?
Open seven days a week with extended hours; specific hours listed as 8:00 am – 8:00 pm daily.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,258 reviews)
- Facebook: 82% recommend (87 reviews)
- Fast Pace Health website: 4.9 out of 5 stars (Primary Care location) (21 reviews)
Patients praise
- Helpful and kind medical staff or providers in some cases
- Quick and efficient service reported by some patients
- Convenient walk-in access for urgent care needs
Common complaints
- Long wait times to be seen and to get into a room
- Concerns regarding billing transparency and unexpected charges
- Reports of rude or unfriendly front desk and medical staff
- Complaints about patients being turned away before closing time
- Allegations of poor communication and difficulty reaching billing support
"Good experience Relatively short time to be seen Great staff! Great service!"
— Birdeye Review"They are extremely slow at getting patients to a room and slow when they take you back to a room also."
— Yelp Review"The $36 I would be charged for was, you guessed it, the tetanus shot that the doctor had told me was included in my visit which already cost 155 out-of-pocket."
— BBB ComplaintSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- John H. Yates, PA - Physician Assistant in Athens, TN — May 14, 2026
- Fast Pace Health Urgent Care Equips Rural Families for a Healthy and Safe Back-to-School Season - Fast Pace Health — Jul 31, 2025
- Fast Pace Primary Care Champions Holistic Approach to Obesity Prevention and Treatment Across the Southeast - Fast Pace Health — Jul 15, 2025
- Small Business Spotlight: Fast Pace Urgent Care — Nov 10, 2025
- Weight Loss - Fast Pace Health — Mar 18, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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