Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Kelso
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Kelso, TN. The closest is Calhoun Community College in Huntsville, 30 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 9 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $799 (Calhoun Community College).
Phlebotomists in Tennessee earned a median of $38,550 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $6,680 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Tennessee's 3,520 phlebotomists earned between $36,310 and $45,630.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Kelso, TN:
Lincoln Medical CenterFayetteville · 7 miles
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System WinchestWinchester · 21 miles
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-harton HospitalTullahoma · 22 miles
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Kelso, TN?
Calhoun Community College in Huntsville, about 30 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Program takes 9 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Kelso, TN?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $799 at Calhoun Community College to $1,249 at Columbia State Community College. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Kelso, TN?
Yes. Calhoun Community College (Huntsville, weekend) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Kelso, TN prepare you for certification?
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Calhoun Community College (ASPT) and Columbia State Community College (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Tennessee?
A median of $38,550 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 3,520 phlebotomists in Tennessee. The national median was $45,230.