Rockwood
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Local offices in Rockwood
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrockwoodtn.gov
State office · 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofrockwoodtn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rockwood
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 East Tennessee
136 Harvest Lane, Maryville, TN 37801
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 Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
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
Mid-East Community Action Agency
315 E Race St, Kingston, TN 37763-2828
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · 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
Checked on 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
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on roanecountytn.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