Healthy Hearing
At The Speech & Hearing Center, our best-in-class medical providers have delivered much-needed services with top-of-the-line technology, competitive pricing and exceptional customer service for 70 years.
Untreated hearing loss leads to an increased risk of falls and dementia. It can cause individuals to avoid social situations. But when hearing loss is treated, individuals can actively participate in a healthy life without barriers, breaking free from isolation.
If you or a loved one struggles to hear and want to improve quality of life, contact us today for a hearing evaluation. We’re the only local nonprofit of our kind with complete audiology services – from evaluation to hearing aid selection and maintenance.
And you can feel good about your choice, because as a nonprofit, the care one receives at the Center supports those who otherwise couldn’t afford treatment. For better hearing health, we’re here to help.
Contact Us Today
Give us a call or send us a message to set up an appointment for you or a loved one. You can call us at (423) 551-6770, or submit an inquiry using the form here:
Meet Our Audiologist:
Dr. Gretchen Switzer is a graduate of the University of South Alabama, where she earned her Doctor of Audiology, and has been in practice for more than 16 years. Dr. Gretchen’s experience extends from working with newborns to supporting seniors along their hearing journeys.

Dr. Gretchen Switzer, AU.D., CCC-A, CPS/A
Audiologist
“My hearing aids are now allowing me to hear a fuller range of sound than I had been able to hear for some time. It’s a really noticeable difference and a great feeling!”
John Cavanaugh
“Hearing aids have changed my son’s life. He went from us yelling at him to: ‘Mom, you are too loud.’ He is now able to be a part of a conversation and is more social. What would I tell someone with hearing loss who might be considering hearing aids? Go for it.”
Elizabeth McGaffic
“When the audiologist first put the hearing aids on my ears, I heard the birds and cried. I had never heard the birds before. I knew TSAHC would help me because they told me they would.”
Jeannie Lawrence