Decisions made at the BEDSIDE, not the BOARDROOM.
Caring for the sick, elderly, and dying in their homes truly is a privilege and a calling for us. You are never just a name and a number. You will become a part of our family at Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice!
With seven offices centrally located in East Tennessee, we make a significant investment in home health and hospice quality on a day-to-day basis in order to ensure that every patient receives the best of care.
East Tennessee owned and operated
serving our community
Tammy Francis
Tammy Francis, RN, CDE, started Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice in 1982 literally out of the trunk of her car. After completing nursing school, she soon realized that many frail, elderly and home-bound people really want to stay at home in their later years to receive health care services. At that time, there were not many options available for in-home care services in rural communities like Newport, Tennessee, much less woman-owned small businesses.
Since 1982, Ms. Francis continues to manage the agency on a daily basis and as an on-call nurse continues to be accessible to patients and their families. Tammy is married to Don “Jabo” Francis, who owns Jabo’s Pharmacy in Newport. They are very active in the community and their church.