Morgan County

Local offices in Morgan County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services Morgan County Office

  262 Buzz Heidel Lane, Wartburg, TN 37887

  Help here

  • Family assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and health coverage assistance at the local office.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Community action · Regional office

  ETHRA Morgan County Office

  1111 Knoxville Highway, Wartburg, TN 37887

  Help here

  • Help with energy billsAsk about help paying energy bills and emergency utility shutoff needs.Read more
  Call 423-346-6651DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ethra.org

• Public health · State office

  Morgan County Health Department

  1103 Knoxville Highway, Wartburg, TN 37887

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local health services, including immunizations, family planning, screenings, vital records, and WIC.Read more
  • WICApply for nutrition help for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 423-346-6272DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Morgan County Circuit Court Clerk

  415 North Kingston Street, Wartburg, TN 37887

  Help here

  • Court clerk servicesGet information about court filings, child support matters, orders of protection, and court fees.
  Call 423-346-3503DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on morgancountytn.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  East Tennessee Human Resource Agency Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportAsk about meals, transportation, in-home support, Medicare counseling, and other services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 866-836-6678Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ethra.org

• Veterans · County office

  Morgan County Veterans Service Office

  202 S Kingston Street, Wartburg, TN 37887

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for or appealing veterans benefits and finding related care and services.
  Call 423-215-1734DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on morgancountytn.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Morgan County Emergency Management and Homeland Security

  274 Ralph Hamby Lane, Wartburg, TN 37887

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and recovery coordinationGet local information and coordination for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
  Call 423-346-1003DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on morgancountytn.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Morgan County American Job Center

  1111 Knoxville Highway, Wartburg, TN 37887

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help looking for work and accessing local workforce services.
  Call 423-346-3060DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ethra.org

• Library · County office

  Morgan County Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library resources and services for learning, reading, and research.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on morgancountylibrary.org

Morgan County TN Official Site website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Morgan County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Morgan County

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 - Wartburg

  Also helps young people

  0 miles away

  1111 Knoxville Hwy, PO Box 478, Wartburg, TN 37887

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

  Call 423-346-3060DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Morgan County

• Oakdale
• Sunbright
• Wartburg

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