Newport

Local offices in Newport

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Newport Utilities

  170 Cope Boulevard, Newport, TN 37821

  Help here

  • Utility service and billingGet help starting electric, water, wastewater, or broadband service and paying your utility bill.Apply online
  • Utility bill assistanceAsk about payment help, payment extensions, and local programs that may help with your bill.Read more
  Call 423-625-2800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on newportutilities.com

• Local office · City office

  Newport City Hall

  300 E. Main Street, Newport, TN 37821

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city departments, city records, and local government services.
  Call 423-623-7323DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofnewport-tn.com

• State office

  Cocke County Clerk Driver Services

  111 Court Avenue, Room 101, Newport, TN 37821

  Help here

  • Driver license duplicates and renewalsGet a duplicate or renew a non-commercial Tennessee driver license at this location.
  Call 423-623-6176DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Stokely Memorial Library

  383 E. Broadway, Newport, TN 37821

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use other library resources.
  Call 423-623-3832DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cockecountylibraries.org

City of Newport, Tennessee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Newport

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

Job help near Newport

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 Newport. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Morristown

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  19 miles away

  1633 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy., Morristown, TN 37814

  Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm EST

  Call 423-317-1060DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Sevierville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  1216 Graduate Drive, Sevierville, TN 37862

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday

  Call 865-286-6384 (direct line)DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 3, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Greenville

  Also helps young people

  29 miles away

  128 Serral Drive, Greeneville, TN 37745

  Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4;30 p.m. Monday - Friday

  Call 423-588-5600DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 2, 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.

Offices for all of Cocke County

Newport is in Cocke County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Cocke County Health Department WIC

  430 College Street, Newport, TN 37821

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 423-623-8733DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services Child Support Unit, 4th Judicial District

  1052 S. Highway 92, Dandridge, TN 37725

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for Cocke County and nearby counties.Apply online
  Call 865-471-7901DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Cocke County Office

  340 Heritage Boulevard, Newport, TN 37821

  Help here

  • Family assistanceApply for SNAP, Families First cash assistance, child care help, Medicaid, or TennCare.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on easttn211.communityos.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Cocke County Neighborhood Service Center

  353 Driskill Circle, Newport, TN 37821

  Help here

  • Energy and household assistanceAsk about energy assistance and other support available through the community action agency.
  Call 423-623-3066DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcea-liheap.org

• Public health · State office

  Cocke County Health Department

  430 College Street, Newport, TN 37821

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesContact the health department about clinic visits, immunizations, health screenings, and referrals.
  Call 423-623-8733DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cocke 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