Whitwell

Local offices in Whitwell

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

• Utilities · City office

  Whitwell Utility Billing

  13671 Highway 28, Whitwell, TN 37397

  Help here

  • Water bill payments and billing questionsResidents can contact the city office to ask about water bills and payments.
  Call 423-658-5151DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Whitwell Senior Center

  900 South Main Street, Whitwell, TN 37397

  Help here

  • Senior activities and mealsAdults age 60 and older can join activities, eat a hot meal, or ask about Meals on Wheels.
  Call 423-658-5000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Orena Humphreys Public Library

  13535 TN-28, Whitwell, TN 37397

  Help here

  • Library cards, books, and public computersResidents can get a library card, borrow materials, use computers, and get research help.
  Call 423-658-6134DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Whitwell City Hall

  13671 Highway 28, Whitwell, TN 37397

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services and local government.
  Call 423-658-5151DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Whitwell website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Whitwell

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

Job help near Whitwell

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 Whitwell. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Jasper

  Also helps young people

  9.9 miles away

  5510 US Hwy 41, Jasper, TN 37380

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

  Call 423-837-9103DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  4501 Amnicola Hwy, CBIH Building, 2nd Floor, Suite 240, Chattanooga, TN 37406

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

  Call 423-894-5354DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Franklin County

  35 miles away

  825 Diana Shore Blvd, Winchester, TN 37398

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

  Call 931-339-7822Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 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.

Offices for all of Marion County

Whitwell is in Marion County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Marion County Family Assistance Office

  4926 Main Street, Suite A, Jasper, TN 37347

  Help here

  • Family assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits, 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

  Marion County Health Department

  24 East 7th Street, Jasper, TN 37347

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, health education, and help with restaurant and pool inspections.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 423-942-2238DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportCall to discuss local services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 866-836-6678Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Marion County Veterans Service Office

  300 Ridley Drive, Jasper, TN 37347

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 423-942-8026DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Marion County Emergency Management Agency

  5510 Highway 41, Jasper, TN

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the agency for help related to local emergencies and disaster response.
  Call 423-942-8026DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Jasper Driver Services Center

  4950 Main Street, Building D, Jasper, TN 37347

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationVisit the center for driver license and identification services.Apply online
  Call 423-634-2180DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Marion 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