Knox County
Ask about Knox County
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Knox County and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Knox County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Knox County Child Support Office
551 W Main St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Knox County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Knox County Office
2700 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 200, Knoxville, TN 37921
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Human services · Regional office
East Tennessee 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with housing, food, bills, health, work, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwgk.org
Housing help · Regional office
Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability
405 Dante Road, Knoxville, TN 37918
Help here
- Housing supportFind local information and help with housing stability.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxtnhousing.org
Public health · County office
Knox County Health Department
140 Dameron Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health information and connect with county public health services.
- WICApply for nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcounty.org
Older adults · Regional office
CAC Office on Aging
Help here
- Aging servicesFind help with meals, transportation, benefits, and other services for older adults and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxseniors.org
Veterans · County office
Knox County Veterans Service Office
1000 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help preparing applications for veterans benefits and gathering supporting documents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcounty.org
Emergency help · Regional office
Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency
1630 Huron St, Knoxville, TN 37917
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet local emergency alerts and learn how to prepare for disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofknoxville.hosted.civiclive.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
American Job Center, Knoxville
2700 Middlebrook Pike, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37921
Help here
- Employment and training helpGet help searching for jobs, preparing a resume, and finding job training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Tennessee Driver Services Centers, Knoxville
209 Gore Road, Knoxville, TN 37919
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a Tennessee driver license or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on safetysupport.tn.gov
Library · County office
Knox County Public Library
500 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and use books, online resources, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcountylibrary.org
Knox County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Knox County
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
Knoxville Knox County Community Action Committee
2247 Western Avenue, PO Box 51650, Knoxville, TN 37950-1650
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Knox 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
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.
Call 988Text 988