East Ridge

Local offices in East Ridge

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  East Ridge Sanitation Department

  1015 Yale Street, East Ridge, TN 37412

  Help here

  • Household sanitation and recyclingResidents can ask about trash pickup, recycling, brush collection, and sanitation fees.
  Call 423-892-8666DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eastridgetn.gov

• State office

  City of East Ridge Driver Services Kiosk

  1517 Tombras Avenue, East Ridge, TN 37412

  Help here

  • Driver license kiosk servicesResidents can use the state kiosk for eligible driver license renewals and duplicate services.
  Call 423-867-7711DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Library · City office

  East Ridge City Library

  1517 Tombras Avenue, East Ridge, TN 37412

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can borrow books and use library programs and resources.
  Call 423-867-7323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eastridgetn.gov

• Local office · City office

  East Ridge City Hall

  1517 Tombras Avenue, East Ridge, TN 37412

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.
  Call 423-867-7711DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eastridgetn.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  East Ridge Community Center

  1515 Tombras Avenue, East Ridge, TN 37412

  Help here

  • Community recreationResidents can ask about recreation programs, open gym, and community center activities.
  Call 423-867-6406DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eastridgeparksandrec.com

City of East Ridge website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve East Ridge

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near East Ridge

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in East Ridge. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  5.3 miles away

  4501 Amnicola Hwy, CBIH Building, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, Chattanooga, TN 37406

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 423-894-5354DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Jasper

  Also helps young people

  22 miles away

  5510 US Hwy 41, Jasper, TN 37380

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

  Call 423-837-9103DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Dayton

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  37 miles away

  200 4th Avenue, Dayton, TN 37321

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 423-570-1107DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Hamilton County

East Ridge is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department WIC Program

  921 E. 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food, nutrition education, and health referrals.
  Call 423-209-8050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hamiltontn.org

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services Hamilton County Office

  Eastgate Center, Suite 602-A, 5600 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411-9949

  Help here

  • Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP food benefits and other family assistance programs, including cash and child care support.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Community action · City office

  City of Chattanooga Office of Family Empowerment

  Help here

  • Energy and family supportAsk about help with energy costs and family support services for eligible households.
  Call 423-643-6434Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattanooga.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Chattanooga Housing Authority

  801 N. Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or housing choice voucher programs when applications are being accepted.Apply online
  Call 423-752-4893DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chahousing.org

• Public health · County office

  Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department

  921 E. 3rd Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403

  Help here

  • Public health clinics and servicesGet immunizations, family health care, dental services, and other public health services.Read more
  Call 423-209-8000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hamiltontn.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  1000 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN 37402

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesGet information and referrals for aging, disability, caregiver, nutrition, transportation, and benefits services.Read more
  Call 423-424-4256DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on setaaad.org

Everything in Hamilton County

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