(SMYRNA TN) There will be a two-day drive-through COVID-19 drive-through test site in Smyrna at the parking lot of Motlow State Community College, 5002 Motlow College Blvd in Smyrna. The FREE TESTING will take place from 10:00AM each morning until 4:00 in the afternoon on Thursday (4/30/2020) and Friday (5/1/2020).

Individuals must schedule an appointment via Kroger Health's online portal at www.krogerhealth.com/covidtesting, or by calling 1-888-852-2567. Scheduling an appointment is required to receive a test. Smyrna Police Department and Kroger Health associates will be present to direct traffic to the designated testing area. Please make sure windows are up on all vehicles when in the testing area and individuals need to have their photo ID ready.

Those who are eligible for the testing are based on CDC, state and local government recommendations.

The Town of Smyrna is pleased to partner with Kroger Health to facilitate a free drive-through COVID-19 testing opportunity for qualifying individuals.

Smyrna Town Manager Brian Hercules said, "We are grateful to Rutherford County Health Department for connecting Kroger Health and The Town of Smyrna so we can facilitate this testing opportunity for our community. Increased testing opportunities will provide a better understanding of the state of health in Rutherford County."

Kroger Health President Colleen Lindholz noted, "Kroger Health is proud to partner with the Town of Smyrna in this important effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. This aligns perfectly with our vision, which is to help people live healthier lives."

This onsite testing is supported with the laboratory services provided by eTrueNorth, a contractor of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.