Dunlap
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Local offices in Dunlap
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Sequatchie County Family Assistance Office
6571 SR 28, Dunlap, TN 37327-3740
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, Families First, child care certificates, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Utilities · City office
Dunlap City Hall
15595 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN 37327
Help here
- Water and wastewater serviceContact the city to start water or wastewater service or ask about your account.
- Natural gas serviceContact Dunlap Natural Gas about service or to report a gas leak.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dunlaptn.gov
Older adults · County office
Sequatchie County Senior Citizens Center
103 Heard Street, Dunlap, TN 37327
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sequatchiecountytn.gov
State office
Sequatchie County Clerk driver services
22 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN 37327
Help here
- Driver license duplicates and renewalsVisit the county clerk for a duplicate or renewal of a non-commercial driver license.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Sequatchie County Public Library
227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN 37327
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials or use its computers and public services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sequatchielibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dunlap
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency
312 Resource Rd, P.O. Box 909, Dunlap, TN 37327-0909
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sequatchie County
Dunlap is in Sequatchie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Sequatchie County Office
6571 SR 28, Dunlap, TN 37327-3740
Help here
- SNAP food assistanceApply for food assistance or bring documents for your SNAP case.Apply online
- Families First cash assistanceAsk about temporary cash assistance and support services for eligible families.Apply online
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care while you work or take part in approved activities.Apply online
- Medicaid and TennCareAsk about Medicaid and TennCare services or bring documents for your case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Sequatchie County Health Department
16939 Rankin Avenue, Dunlap, TN 37327
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for local public health services.
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on setaaad.org
Veterans · County office
Sequatchie County Veterans' Office
171 Church Street, Dunlap, TN 37327
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help understanding veterans benefits, preparing applications, and following up on claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sequatchiecountytn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sequatchie County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency alertsSign up to receive alerts about severe weather and emergencies affecting the county.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sequatchiecountytn.gov
Library · County office
Sequatchie County Library
227 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN 37327
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for local library services and learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sequatchiecountytn.gov
Tennessee programs by kind of help
These are run by Tennessee and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Tennessee 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988