Elizabethton
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Local offices in Elizabethton
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Local office · City office
Elizabethton City Hall
136 S. Sycamore St., Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- City services and paymentsVisit City Hall for help with city services and walk-in payments for taxes, fines, and other city charges.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on elizabethton.org
Utilities · City office
Elizabethton Electric Department
400 Hatcher Lane, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Electric service and billsGet help starting or ending electric service, asking about your account, or paying your electric bill.Apply online
- Help understanding your electric billAsk about bill charges, payment options, or programs that can help manage electric costs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eesonline.org
Library · Regional office
Elizabethton/Carter County Public Library
201 N. Sycamore St., Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, programs, and learning resources for people of all ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eccpl.info
Older adults · Nonprofit
Elizabethton Senior Center
428 E. G St., Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Senior activities and supportOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and help connecting with local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on elizabethtonseniorcenter.org
State office · State office
Carter County Family Assistance Office
1745 Hwy 19-E Bypass, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Food and family benefitsApply for SNAP food help, Families First cash assistance, child care help, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Elizabethton American Job Center
1500 Arney St., Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help looking for work, building job skills, and finding training opportunities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on netajc.org
State office · State office
Elizabethton Driver Services Center
1741 Hwy 19E Bypass, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Driver licenses and photo IDsApply for, renew, or replace a Tennessee driver license or photo ID, and take required tests.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Carter County
Elizabethton is in Carter County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Carter County Health Department
403 East G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health services, health information, and help with community health needs.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on extglb.tn.gov
State office · State office
Carter County Family Assistance Office
1745 Highway 19-E Bypass, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Elizabethton Driver Service Center
1741 Highway 19 E Bypass, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsApply for or renew a Tennessee driver license or state identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Veterans · County office
Carter County Veterans Service Office
801 East Elk Avenue, Room 206, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for state and federal benefits for veterans, their families, and survivors.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cartercountytn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Elizabethton-Carter County Emergency Management Agency
525 South Sycamore Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Elizabethton American Job Center
386 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN 37644
Help here
- Job search and training servicesGet help searching for jobs, writing a resume, and finding training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- TN 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.
Call 988Text 988