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Local offices in Friendsville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Friendsville Utility Department
213 W. College Ave, Friendsville, TN 37737
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingStart or manage water and sewer service, pay a bill, or ask about a disputed bill.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on friendsvilletn.gov
Local office · City office
Friendsville City Hall
213 W. College Ave, Friendsville, TN 37737
Help here
- City administrationGet help with city services, departments, and general questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on friendsvilletn.gov
State office
Tennessee Driver Services Kiosk at Pellissippi State Community College, Blount County Campus
2731 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Friendsville, TN 37737
Help here
- Driver license servicesUse the kiosk for eligible driver license transactions, including renewals and address changes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on comptroller.extglb.tn.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Friendsville Community Center
105 Homecoming Circle, Friendsville, TN 37737
Help here
- Community classes and programsTake part in city approved classes and programs at the community center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on friendsvilletn.gov
City of Friendsville, Tennessee website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Friendsville
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
136 Harvest Lane, Maryville, TN 37801
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
Blount County Community Action Agency, Inc.
3509 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803-7924
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Friendsville
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 Friendsville. These are the closest.
American Job Center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Maryville
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
8.6 miles away
537 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Updated by CareerOneStop on February 22, 2026
American Job Center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Knoxville
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
17 miles away
2700 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37921
Hours: Job Service, Mon - Fri 8am - 4:30pm: Resource Center, Mon-Fri 8am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 3, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Anderson County
Also helps young people
24 miles away
125 Leinart Street, Suite 5, Clinton, TN 37716
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Tennessee
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
East Tennessee Workforce Development Board
728 Emory Valley Road, Suite E, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-7016
Workforce board
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive 4-A, Nashville, TN 37243
Offices for all of Blount County
Friendsville is in Blount County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Blount County Office
2010 Chilhowee Medical Park, Maryville, TN 37804
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for food assistance, Families First, child care help, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Maryville Housing Authority
311 Atlantic Avenue, Maryville, TN 37801
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible households.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mhatn.com
Public health · County office
Blount County Health Department
301 McGhee Street, Maryville, TN 37801
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on blounttn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability supportThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to support such as meals, transportation, and care services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ethra.org
Veterans · County office
Blount County Veterans Affairs Office
305 Court Street, Maryville, TN 37804
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet free help applying for VA benefits and preparing benefits forms.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on blounttn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Blount County Emergency Management Agency
341 Court Street, Maryville, TN 37804
Help here
- Emergency information and response coordinationGet local emergency information and help connecting with county emergency response services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on blounttn.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
- East Tennessee 2-1-1
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.
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