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Local offices in La Follette
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
LaFollette Housing Authority
802 South Fourth Street, LaFollette, TN 37766
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing for eligible households.
- Housing Choice Voucher ProgramContact the authority about its Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafollettehousing.org
Utilities · Regional office
LaFollette Utilities Board
302 North Tennessee Avenue, LaFollette, TN 37766
Help here
- Utility service and billingApply for electric, water, or wastewater service and contact the board about utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lub.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Campbell County Senior Center
102 South 8th Street, LaFollette, TN 37766
Help here
- Senior center servicesOlder adults can contact the center about senior activities and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Campbell County American Job Center
2301 Jacksboro Pike, Suite 4B, LaFollette, TN 37766
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesGet help with job searches and workforce services at the local American Job Center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ethra.org
Library · City office
LaFollette Public Library
201 South 9th Street, LaFollette, TN 37766
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the public library for books, learning resources, and library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on laflib.wordpress.com
Local office · City office
City of LaFollette City Hall
207 South Tennessee Avenue, LaFollette, TN 37766
Help here
- City services and city clerkContact City Hall for city services, property tax questions, and city records.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafollettetn.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
LaFollette Parks and Recreation Department
300 West Beech Street, LaFollette, TN 37766
Help here
- Recreation facilities and community roomsAsk about recreation facilities, activities, and reserving rooms for community events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lafollettetn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve La Follette
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
Mountain Valley Economic Opportunity Authority
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near La Follette
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 La Follette. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Jacksboro
Also helps young people
4.8 miles away
1016 Main Street, Jacksboro, TN 37757
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern Monday - Friday (EST)
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Anderson County
Also helps young people
19 miles away
125 Leinart Street, Suite 5, Clinton, TN 37716
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center of Tennessee - Oneida
Also helps young people
24 miles away
180 Eli Lane, Oneida, TN 37841
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 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 Campbell County
La Follette is in Campbell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services Child Support Office, Campbell County
112 Janeway Lane, Suite 4, Jacksboro, TN 37757
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing child support and setting up child support payments.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Campbell County Family Assistance Office
1016 Main Street, Jacksboro, TN 37757
Help here
- Food, cash, child care, and health benefit assistanceApply for or get help with SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Local office · Regional office
East Tennessee 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on easttn211.communityos.org
Community action · Regional office
East Tennessee Human Resource Agency
2301 Jacksboro Pike, Suite 4B, LaFollette, TN 37766-2959
Help here
- Energy assistanceAsk ETHRA about help with energy bills and other household support programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ethra.org
Public health · State office
Campbell County Health Department
162 Sharp-Perkins Rd., Jacksboro, TN 37757
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services, including immunizations and health programs.
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
ETHRA Office on Aging
Help here
- Older adult services and referralsOlder adults can get information and referrals to local services and help connecting with programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ethra.org
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 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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