Rutledge
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Local offices in Rutledge
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, Grainger County Office
8421 Rutledge Pike, Suite 101, Rutledge, TN 37861
Help here
- Food and family assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits, Families First cash assistance, child care help, or TennCare through the state office.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Local office · City office
Rutledge City Hall
8655 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge, TN 37861
Help here
- City services and water and sewer utilitiesContact City Hall about city services or water and sewer utilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on mtas.tennessee.edu
Older adults · County office
Grainger County Office on Aging
7489 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge, TN 37861
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask about meals, transportation, legal aid, and other support.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on graingercountytn.com
State office · State office
Grainger County Clerk, Driver Services
8095 Rutledge Pike, Suite 103, Rutledge, TN 37861
Help here
- Driver license renewals and duplicatesEligible county residents can renew or replace a noncommercial driver license at this office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · Regional office
Rutledge Public Library
7709 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge, TN 37861
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials or use its internet, Wi-Fi, copier, and fax services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tnsosnet.tnsosfiles.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rutledge
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 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
Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc.
534 East 1st North Street, P.O. Box 1218, Morristown, TN 37814
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grainger County
Rutledge is in Grainger County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Department of Human Services Child Support Unit
1052 S. Highway 92, Dandridge, TN 37725
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps parents establish and manage child support services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Grainger County Family Assistance Office
8421 Rutledge Pike, Suite 101, Rutledge, TN 37861
Help here
- Family assistanceResidents can apply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Human services · Regional office
East Tennessee 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with housing, food, bills, health, work, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwgk.org
Public health · State office
Grainger County Health Department
185 Justice Center Drive, Rutledge, TN 37861
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on graingercountytn.com
Older adults · Regional office
East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability supportThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to support such as meals, transportation, and care services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ethra.org
Veterans · County office
Grainger County Veterans Service Office
7707 Rutledge Pike, Rutledge, TN 37861
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families understand and apply for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on graingercountytn.com
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