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Local offices in Kingston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Kingston Water Department
1503 James Ferry Road, Kingston, TN 37763
Help here
- Water and wastewater billsPay your utility bill, start or stop water service, or ask about the water leak relief program.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kingstontn.gov
Local office · City office
Kingston City Hall
900 Waterford Place, Kingston, TN 37763
Help here
- City services and permitsVisit City Hall for city services and to file permit forms.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kingstontn.gov
State office
Roane County Department of Children’s Services
795 Larry Byrd Road, Kingston, TN 37763
Help here
- Children and family servicesVisit the office for help with Tennessee child welfare services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Kingston Community Center
201 Patton Ferry Road, Kingston, TN 37763
Help here
- Senior activitiesJoin senior activities such as card playing, dancing, bingo, and exercise classes.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kingstontn.gov
State office
Roane County Clerk
200 E Race Street, Suite 2, Kingston, TN 37763
Help here
- Driver servicesVisit the county clerk location for the driver services listed by the state.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · City office
Kingston Public Library
1004 Bradford Way, Kingston, TN 37763
Help here
- Library materials and resourcesGet a library card and use books, information resources, and technology at the library.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on kingstonpubliclibrarytn.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kingston
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 Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
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
Mid-East Community Action Agency
315 E Race St, Kingston, TN 37763-2828
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Kingston
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 Kingston. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Harriman
Also helps young people
6.4 miles away
2319 S. Roane Street., Harriman, TN 37748
Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Eastern Time Monday-Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Wartburg
Also helps young people
17 miles away
1111 Knoxville Hwy, PO Box 478, Wartburg, TN 37887
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Anderson County
Also helps young people
26 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 Roane County
Kingston is in Roane County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office, 9th Judicial District
1000 Ladd Landing Boulevard, Suite 360, Kingston, TN 37763
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps parents apply for and manage child support services for Loudon County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Roane County Office
2497 South Roane Street, Suite 100, Harriman, TN 37748
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Roane County Health Department
1362 N. Gateway Avenue, Rockwood, TN 37854
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local health services, vaccinations, and clinic information.
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
2305 N. Gateway Avenue, Suite 10-B, Harriman, TN 37748
Help here
- Aging and disability supportAsk about meals, transportation, in-home help, Medicare counseling, and other support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ethra.org
Veterans · County office
Roane County Veterans Service Office
2305 N. Gateway Avenue, Suite 2, Harriman, TN 37748
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits, including disability compensation and pensions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roanecountytn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Roane County Office of Emergency Services
220 N. Third Street, Kingston, TN 37763
Help here
- Emergency managementGet information about emergency planning, disaster response, recovery, and local alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on roanecountytn.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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