Kingsport
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Local offices in Kingsport
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Kingsport Office
727 N. Eastman Road, Kingsport, TN 37664
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsResidents can apply for SNAP, Families First, child care certificates, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing authority · City office
City of Kingsport Community Development
415 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Kingsport, TN 37660
Help here
- Home repair and accessibility helpIncome-qualified homeowners can apply for home repairs, and eligible seniors may request a wheelchair ramp.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kingsporttn.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Kingsport Housing & Redevelopment Authority
906 E. Sevier Avenue, Kingsport, TN 37660
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceEligible households can ask about affordable housing, housing choice vouchers, and other rental assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kingsporthousing.org
Utilities · City office
Kingsport Customer Service
415 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsContact Customer Service to start water or sewer service, ask a billing question, or pay your city utility bill.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kingsporttn.gov
Older adults · City office
Kingsport Senior Center
1200 East Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
Help here
- Senior activities and servicesAdults age 50 and older can find activities, classes, wellness programs, and senior services at the center.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on seniors.kingsporttn.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Kingsport American Job Center
1140 East Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help searching for jobs, building skills, and planning your next career step.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on netajc.org
Library · City office
Kingsport Public Library
2101 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664
Help here
- Library resources and programsResidents can borrow books, use library resources, and ask staff about programs and reference help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kingsportlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Kingsport Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesResidents can find city recreation programs, sports, and activities for different ages.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kingsporttn.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Kingsport
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee
1020 Jericho Drive, Kingsport, TN 37663
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency
301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN 37662-0046
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sullivan County
Kingsport is in Sullivan County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services Child Support Office
149-A Blountville Bypass, Blountville, TN 37617
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Sullivan County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services Sullivan County Family Assistance Offices
727 North Eastman Road, Kingsport, TN 37664; 2193 Feathers Chapel Road, Blountville, TN 37617
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · County office
Sullivan County Regional Health Department
154 Blountville Bypass, Blountville, TN 37617
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivanhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
3211 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and adults with disabilities can get connected to local programs and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ftaaad.org
Veterans · County office
Sullivan County Veteran Service Office
125 Anderson Road, Blountville, TN 37617
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help applying for earned benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivancountytn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Sullivan County Department of Emergency Management
1651 Blountville Boulevard, Suite 103, Blountville, TN 37617
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for disasters and learn about county emergency planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sullivancountytn.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
- East Tennessee 2-1-1
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