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Local offices in Greeneville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Greene County Family Assistance Office
128 Serral Drive, Suite 1, Greeneville, TN 37745
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for food, cash, child care, and medical assistance programs at the office.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Greeneville Housing Authority
100 Cox Circle, Greeneville, TN 37743
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options and apply for housing if you meet the program rules.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greenevillepha.com
Utilities · Regional office
Greeneville Water Commission
516 North Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37745
Help here
- Water bills and servicePay your water bill, ask about payment options, or request water service at the commission office.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gwctn.org
Local office · City office
Town of Greeneville Town Hall
200 N. College St., Greeneville, TN 37745
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit or contact Town Hall for help with town departments and local government services.
- Garbage collectionTown residents can arrange residential garbage service or ask about a garbage cart at the Recorder's Office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greenevilletn.gov
Older adults · City office
Roby Fitzgerald Adult Center
203 N. College Street, Greeneville, TN
Help here
- Adult center programsAdults age 50 and older can join activities and programs at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greenevilletn.gov
State office
Greeneville Driver Services Center
1210 Hal Henard Road, Greeneville, TN 37743
Help here
- Driver servicesApply for or renew a driver license or state photo ID at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · Regional office
Greeneville/Greene County Public Library
210 North Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37745
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other items, use computers and internet, and attend library classes and events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ggcpl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Greeneville
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 Northeast Tennessee
1020 Jericho Drive, Kingsport, TN 37663
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
Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency
301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN 37662-0046
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Greeneville
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Greenville
Also helps young people
3.3 miles away
128 Serral Drive, Greeneville, TN 37745
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4;30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 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
Northeast Tennessee Workforce Development Board
3211 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
Workforce board
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
220 French Landing Drive 4-A, Nashville, TN 37243
Offices for all of Greene County
Greeneville is in Greene County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Greene County Office
128 Serral Drive, Suite 1, Greeneville, TN 37745
Help here
- Food, cash, and child care assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits, Families First cash assistance, child care help, and related services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Greene County Health Department
750 Edens Road, Afton, TN 37616
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on greenecountytngov.com
Older adults · Regional office
First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ftaaad.org
State office
Greeneville Driver Services Center
204 N. Cutler Street, Greeneville, TN 37745
Help here
- Driver licenses and state identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state ID and get help with other driver services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.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.
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