New & Expecting Parent Resource Guide - Knoxville, TN

Updated: Sep 28

New & Expecting Parent Resource Guide: Your Comprehensive Support System

When it comes to the safety of our little ones, knowledge is power! Here are some excellent options for CPR classes in Knoxville:

The Mama Coach - In-Person or Virtual Class
This one-hour workshop is perfect for anyone who is interested in learning these life-saving skills and doesn’t require formal certification.
Email: cady.cavalea@themamacoach.com
Call: (865) 219-3289
American Red Cross – Knoxville Classes
This blended and in-person CPR certification includes training for infant, child, and adult CPR/AED.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital CPR Classes
Child and infant CPR courses are available for parents, caregivers, and teens aged 14 and up.
UT Medical Center – Infant Safety & CPR
Learn essential skills like infant CPR, choking rescue, safe sleep practices, and home safety.
UTK RecSports CPR Training
Community CPR courses, including pediatric CPR, are available for UT-affiliated parents.
CPR Choice Knoxville
Choose from group or private classes; all instructors are AHA, ARC, and HSI certified. They cover CPR, AED, and first aid.

Ensuring your child's safety in the car is crucial. Here are some resources for car seat inspections and certified technicians:

Buttercup Bee Car Seat Services
A local Certified Child Passenger Technician who is also a postpartum doula.
Call: (865) 226-9227

Sage New Parent Care
A local Certified Child Passenger Technician who is also a postpartum doula.
Call: (865) 705-4467

Knoxville Police Department – Child Safety Seat Checkpoints
Take advantage of free monthly checks on the 2nd Saturdays and 4th Tuesdays.
Email: CarSeatCheckpoint@KnoxvilleTN.gov
Call: (865) 215-7081
Safe Kids Worldwide – Find a Certified Technician
Search for certified local CPS technicians by zip code for personalized assistance.
Tennessee Fitting Stations – Highway Safety Office
Schedule a car seat fitting anywhere in Tennessee for peace of mind.

There are many free resources available to support you and your family. Here are some great options:

Safe Kids Coalitions of TN
Access safety education, discounted car seats, and family events.
KidCentral TN – Car Seat Safety Hub
The TN Department of Health provides resources on car seat safety, CPR, and SIDS.
UT Medical Center Parent Resources
Find infant care tips, safety education, and parenting workshops.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Family Resources
Explore classes, community outreach, and injury prevention programs.
Local Libraries & Community Centers
These often offer free infant care, babywearing, or parenting meetups.

As new parents, we often seek the best ways to keep our little ones safe. Here are some lesser-known tips and tricks that can make a big difference:

Bring your car seat & vehicle manuals to tech inspections. This helps technicians provide the best guidance.
Practice installing the seat first! CPS technicians love to guide you rather than do it for you.
Always check seat expiration dates. Most car seats expire after six years.
Booster seats are necessary until your child is 9–12 years old or 4’9” tall, even if TN law states otherwise.
Install a CPR refresher app like Red Cross First Aid for quick how-tos at your fingertips.
Keep a laminated “Emergency Infant CPR Steps” card in diaper bags or cars for easy access.
Grandparent caregivers can greatly benefit from refresher classes on infant CPR, sleep safety, and feeding.
Consider hosting CPR practice parties with friends or birth groups. Some instructors offer group rates!
Ask hospitals if they provide “Safe Sleep” starter kits. Some include sleep sacks or pack n plays. (Another local resource for safe sleep and free pack n plays is Derrick Stone Safe Sleep)