Rockwood

Local offices in Rockwood

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

• Housing help · City office

  Rockwood Housing Authority

  320 W. Carpenter St, Rockwood, TN 37854

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority about local public housing and rental assistance.
  Call 865-354-9841DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Rockwood Water, Sewer and Gas

  110 N. Chamberlain Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854

  Help here

  • Utility billingGet help with water, sewer, and gas service and bill payments.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Rockwood Driver Services Center

  1070 N. Gateway Avenue, Suite 1, Rockwood, TN 37854

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a Tennessee driver license or photo identification card.
  Call 865-717-7609DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Rockwood Public Library

  117 N. Front Street, Rockwood, TN 37854

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, Wi-Fi, and programs for children and adults.
  Call 865-354-1281DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Rockwood City Hall and Administrative Offices

  110 N. Chamberlain Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854

  Help here

  • City services and paymentsAsk about property taxes, permits, court payments, zoning, or other city services.
  Call 865-354-0611DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Douglas E. Wilson Community Center

  700 N. Chamberlain Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854

  Help here

  • Community and recreation programsUse the gym and community rooms for recreation, meetings, and senior activities.
  Call 865-354-0434DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Rockwood, TN website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rockwood

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

Job help near Rockwood

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 Rockwood. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Harriman

  Also helps young people

  3.8 miles away

  2319 S. Roane Street., Harriman, TN 37748

  Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Eastern Time Monday-Friday

  Call 865-376-3082 Option 1 (front desk)DirectionsWebsite

  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

  Call 423-346-3060DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Crossville

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  60 Ridley Street, Suite 103, Crossville, TN 38555

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

  Call 931-484-7456Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 4, 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 Roane County

Rockwood 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
  Call 865-376-0081DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 865-354-1220DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 866-836-6678DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 865-882-4015DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 865-717-4116DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Roane 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