Serves all areas. Offers WIC, immunizations, school physicals (for uninsured children), Tuberculosis skin tests and treatment for Tuberculosis, testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, family planning program (birth control), cancer screening (for women), Drug and alcohol screening for treatment placement, Child Health and Development, HUG program, Families First, TennCare enrollment and re-verification, death certificates, nutritional education. Adult health services, environmental health, emergency preparedness, dental clinic, primary care- vital records.
Food
Government Food Aid / Nutritional Programs
Anderson County Health Department
Phone: 865-425-880
710 North Main St.
Clinton, TN 37716
ETHRA
Assists in setting up transportation arrangements for surrounding counties, provides legal assistance for elderly, operates a diverse range of programs and services for senior adults, hosts nutrition programs for children, provides HUD housing assistance, Home Weatherization and Heating and Cooling assistance, Employment Development and Transportation to Probation Services.
Phone: 865-457-3352
125 Leinart St. Suite 3
Clinton, TN 37716
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Provides help with food stamps, Families First, Medicaid, and TENNcare.
Hours: M-F (8am-4:30pm)
Phone: 865-457-3660
182 Frank L. Diggs Dr. Suite 200
Clinton, TN 37716
Free Community Meals
Anderson County Office on Aging & Senior Center
Hot meals at noon for any senior 60+.
First United Methodist Church
Community Meal. Open to anyone.
Hours: Third and Fourth Wednesday of each week, 5:30-6:30pm
Phone: 865-483-4357
1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN
First Presbyterian Church
Welcome Table
Hours: Second Thursday of every month, 5-6pm
Phone: 865-483-1318
1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
House of Worship
Free Fellowship dinner, open to anyone
Hours: First Wednesday of every month 6-8pm
Free Breakfast, open to anyone
Hours: First Sunday of every month, 8:30-9:45am
Phone: 865-483-6752
The Table of Grace
320 Robertsville Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Oak Ridge Senior Center
Events are scheduled daily for seniors. Noon day meals are also served at 11am-11:30am provided by the Senior Nutrition Program.
Phone: 865-425-3999
1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church
Open to Anyone
Hours: Last Friday of month (5pm-6pm)
Phone: 865-483-6761
Stone Soup
809 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Robertsville Baptist Church
Tabitha’s Table, hot meals open to anyone; can call ahead if in Oak Ridge and need transportation
Hours: Every Monday, 6-7 pm
Clothing closet available from 9:00am-11:30am on Tuesdays.
Phone: 865-483-1316
251 Robertsville Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Food Pantry
Central Baptist Church
Photo ID, D.L, or SS card required, Can’t pick up for someone else, 1 time per month, OR+ county
Hours: Tuesday (9am-10am)
Phone: 865-483-7495
130 Providence Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Edgemoor Baptist Church
Serves Claxton Residents.
Hours: Thursday 12-2pm
Phone: 865-945-2249
330 Old Emory Rd.
Clinton, TN 37716
First Baptist Church (Clinton)
The Christian Service Center (CSC) Food Pantry & Clothing Ministry of FBC Clinton is primarily for people living within the 37716 zip code. Photo ID or CSC card helpful, but not required.
Hours: Tuesdays 3:00-5:00 pm
Phone: 865-457-9353
Location
225 North Main Street
Clinton, TN 37716
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 268
Clinton, TN 37717
First Baptist Church (Oak Ridge)
Food pantry open Thursday from 1:30-4pm (1 time every 4 weeks, open to anyone)
Serves Anderson and surrounding counties. Clothing once every four weeks or on an emergency basis.
Phone: 865-483-4615
1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Friendship Center
Briceville residents only, once per month.
3rd Tuesday of each month: 11:45am- 3:30pm
Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Serves Anderson, Roane, and Morgan counties. Provides food and supplies to needy families who meet USDA income standards. No USDA food will be given without meeting income standards. D.L. or ID must show Roane or Anderson as a county of residence; complete an application; once per month.
Hours: Friday (10am-12pm)
Phone: 865-483-3787
131 West Gettysburg Ave.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Highland View Church of Christ
D.L or photo ID; 2 times per month
Hours: Thursday (10am-12pm)
Phone: 865-483-7471
138 Providence Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Kern United Methodist Church
Hosts a community food distribution on the second Saturday of each month (10am-noon).
Pre-registration online is encouraged to help ensure that sufficient food is available for all participants.
Phone: 865-483-5273
451 East Tennessee Ave
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM)
Serves Knoxville area. Offers emergency shelter, meals, and recovery services.
Phone: 865-673-6540
418 Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
Ladies of Charity
Emergency assistance programs offer assistance with medication, with rent and utility payment, 3-day food supply to families 3 times a year. Help is given to children through baby food.
Hours: M-F (9:30am-1:30pm)
Phone: 865-522-6341
1031 North Central Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
Lake City Middle School
Last Tuesday of the month from 10am-12pm.
There are no guidelines for eligibility. You do not have to have a student in the school system.
Preregistration is required to ensure sufficient food is available for everyone. Register by emailing amartin@acs.ac, jenngoins@acs.ac, or calling the school at 865-426-2108.
1132 S Main St
Rocky Top, TN 37769
Main Street Baptist Church
Food staples, occasionally paper goods, detergent, etc. received from Second Harvest. May be served only once a month. Lake City residents only, will require proof of residency.
Phone: 865-426-2184
215 Fourth Street
Lake City, TN 37769
Memorial United Methodist Church
Church prefers Clinton residents only
D.L. and proof of residence required
Canned and boxed food; wash powder only on 3rd Thursday
Hours: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month (5:30-6:30pm)
Phone: 865-457-2287
323 North Main Street
Clinton, TN 37716
Norris Area Food Pantry
Norris income, photo ID, proof of residence
4th Thursday of each month, except Nov. and Dec. (3rd Thurs)
Hours:
- 8:30-10:30am: Norris, Andersonville, Heiskell
- 12-2pm: Briceville, Lake City, Caryville only
Phone: 865-494-9407
Norris United Methodist Church
62 Ridgeway Rd.
Norris, TN 37828
Oliver Springs Community Ministries
Only residents with 37840 zip code
Hours: Monday (9am-1pm)
Phone: 865-435-7294
Tri-County Shopping Center
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church
Bags of non-perishable groceries containing canned soups, beans, vegetables, fruit, dried pasta and sauce, canned meats, peanut butter, cereals, snack bars, and more are packed by volunteers and distributed during church office hours and at our free Stone Soup meal the final Friday of every month, 5:30 – 6:30pm, dine in or take out.
There’s no sign up or proof of need required, no questions asked!
Food Pantry Hours: Monday – Thursday (10am-4pm)
Phone: 865-483-6761
809 Oak Ridge Turn Pike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Second Baptist Church
Food bank serving Clinton residents. Food available from 9:00am -12pm on Wednesdays. Serves individuals once a month. Requires proof of residency.
Phone: 865-457-2046
777 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
Provides food to agencies that feed senior citizens, poor children, struggling parents, the homeless, the disabled, and those recovering from addiction; serves Anderson County.
Phone:
865-755-8980 (mobile)
865-243-8205 (office)
136 Harvest Lane
Maryville, TN 37801
South Clinton Baptist Church
Food Bank serving Clinton residents with 37716 zip code.
Hours: Mondays (9:00 am-12 pm)
Phone: 865-457-0863
1000 Clinch Avenue
Clinton, TN 37716
St. Joseph’s Food Pantry
Provides a wide assortment of non-perishable food items, dairy and meat products and fresh produce in the summer months, diapers upon request, pet food as available. ID is not required, assistance is provided once every four weeks. Distribution limited to 100 households.
Hours: Wednesday (10 am-11:45 pm)
Phone: 865-482-2875
St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Assistance Building
327 Vermont Ave.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Valley View United Methodist Church
D.L. or ID, get in the car line starting at 7am, food dispersed around 9am until gone.
Provided through Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry
Hours: Saturday after every 3rd Friday each month. (9am-10am; line up at 7am)
Phone: 865-945-5133
815 Old Edgemoor Lane
Clinton, TN 37716
Housing/Shelter
Emergency Housing / Housing Fee Assistance
Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC)
ADFAC works through the Social Services and Affordable Housing programs to provide direct financial aid, home rehabilitation, one-on-one counseling and/or preventive education to those affected by poverty. ADFAC’s mission is to promote self-sufficiency and family stability through programs that provide assistance for
immediate needs and help families plan for and/or prevent future crises. Offers emergency assistance for household items, school supplies, utilities
Hours: M-Thurs. (8:30am-12pm and 1-4:30pm)
Phone: 865-483-6028
First Presbyterian Church
1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Anderson County Office on Aging & Senior Center
Assists Low income elderly with utilities in an emergency situation. Funding from EF&S, local churches, and local governments. Information and assistance seeking home repairs for the elderly. Churches, local organizations and individuals donate time to help with small repairs.
Clarvida (previously Camelot Care Centers)
Intensive in-home services for behavioral health issues, therapeutic foster care, and respite care for families.
Traditional outpatient services include individual, family, and group therapies.
Child and Family Tennessee
Services include help for drug, alcohol, and mental problems; safety and recovery from family violence; professional counseling.
Phone: 865-524-7483
901 East Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37915
Child and Family Tennessee: Project Safeplace
Provide crisis counseling and a homeless shelter for those between the ages of 12-17.
Phone: 865-523-2689
2701 East 5th Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37914
Clinton Baptist Association
Serves Anderson County. Assists low-income families with utilities
Hours: M-F (9:00am-1:00pm)
Phone: 865-457-9481
400 Market Street
Clinton, TN 37716
Clinton Housing Authority
Provides public housing for Anderson County. Eligibility determined following credit checks, police background checks and landlord references.
Phone: 865-457-9692
825 McAdoo St.
Clinton, TN 37716
C.E.A.S.E. (Community Effort Against Spouse Abuse)
C.E.A.S.E (Cont.) The mission of CEASE is to offer support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community, and to enable them to live violence free lives.
Tennessee Department of Human Services
Provides help with food stamps, Families First, Medicaid, and TENNcare.
Hours: M-F (8am-4:30pm)
Phone: 865-457-3660
182 Frank L. Diggs Dr. Suite 200
Clinton, TN 37716
Department of Children’s Services
Provides temporary care for children who cannot safely remain in their own homes. Provides permanent homes for those children who are legally free for adoption and rehabilitating delinquent youth. Provides supportive services to help strengthen families so that they are able to safely care for their children at home, prevention services for unruly youth and their families, as well as probation and aftercare services for juvenile offenders.
Phone: 865- 425-4458
(Reporting Abuse/Neglect): 1-877-237-0004
182 Frank L. Diggs Drive, Suite 100
Clinton, TN 37716
Disability Law and Advocacy Center
Disability and Law Advocacy Center of Tennessee (DLAC) advocates for the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities to ensure they have an equal opportunity to be productive and respected members of our society. For people who qualify, DLAC may be able to assist with problems related to their disability like abuse and neglect outside of the home; discrimination in housing, transportation, employment; and access to public and private programs and services.
Organization Phone: 1-800-342-1660
Knoxville Office Phone: 865-670-2944
Fax: 865-470-7028
9050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 101-B
Knoxville, TN 37923
East Tennessee- Human Resource Agency (ETHRA)
Assists in setting up transportation arrangements for surrounding counties, provides legal assistance for elderly, operates a diverse range of programs and services for senior adults, hosts nutrition programs for children, provides HUD housing assistance, Home Weatherization and Heating and Cooling assistance, Employment Development and Transportation to Probation Services.
Phone: 865-457-3352
125 Leinart St. Suite 5
Clinton, TN 37716
Emory Valley Center
Serves Anderson, Morgan, and portions of surrounding counties. Offers supported employment, early intervention, residential services, community participation, integrated production, day services and sheltered workshops for individuals with an I.Q. of less than 70.
Phone: 865-483-4385
715 Emory Valley Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Family Self Sufficiency Program
The Oak Ridge Housing Authority runs the program. Serves Oak Ridge and area 10 miles beyond Oak Ridge.
Assists residents of public housing locate training or education, which will enable them to find better jobs.
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, F (8:30-5:00) W (8:30-12:00)
Phone: 865-482-1006 ext. 28
10 Van Hicks Place
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Florence Crittenton Agency
The Crittenton Residential Treatment Program, which is made up of sessions addressing anger management, independent living skills, social skills, stress management/relaxation and conflict resolution/positive decision making. They are provided with individualized education through the New Pathways Academy, an on-campus school that provides opportunities to succeed in a school setting in preparation for community employment or the pursuit of higher education. The program provides a group living experience for approximately 90 days that is supportive to the individual/ family with counseling and substance abuse treatment and recovery programs offered by the agency. They also offer the Students Teaching and Respecting Sexuality program. Devoted to improving opportunities for healthy, happy and productive lives for young women at risk /in crisis, and their families through a system of care. Programs designed to provide intensive evidence-based alcohol and drug inpatient treatment to adolescents, male and female, ages 13 to 18.
Habitat for Humanity
Provides home ownership to low and very low-income residents of Anderson County. Also aid in repair of homes. Homes are built or renovated using as much volunteer labor and donated materials as possible. If a person is too poor to secure a bank loan, Habitat will help them secure one.
Phone: 865-482-7713
111 Randolph Road.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
HOPE of East Tennessee, Inc.
HOPE is a nonprofit organization, which operates halfway houses for recovering addicts and alcoholics. Counseling and other assistance are provided in a structured chemical free environment.
Phone: 865- 482-4826
188 Raleigh Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM)
Thrift stores have available furniture (tables, chairs, bedroom, dining room, etc.). Provide household items such as lamps, kitchen equipment, glassware, pots/pans, men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing including infants and toddlers- as well as electronics, including televisions, stereos, etc. Serves Knoxville area for homeless, counseling, and referral, case management. Offers emergency shelter, meals, and recovery services.
Educational resources(GED), family services through the Department of Human Services, spiritual and mental counseling, transportation when needed.
Main Office
Phone: 865-673-6540
418 Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
Store Locations:
Oak Ridge
Phone: 865-521-0770 x 321
461 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
North Knoxville
Phone: 865- 521-0770 x 309
314 Merchant Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
Powell
Phone: 865- 521-0770 x 331
3501 W Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
West Knoxville
Phone: 865-521-0770 x 312
115 Sherlake Lane
Knoxville, TN 37922
South Knoxville
Phone: 865-521-0770 x 304
4528 Chapman Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920
Downtown Knoxville
Phone : 865-521-0770 x 306
733 Hall of Fame Drive
Knoxville, TN 37917
Ladies of Charity
Emergency assistance programs offer assistance with medication, with rent and utility payment, 3-day food supply to families 3 times a year. Help is given to children through baby food.
Hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri Sat. (9:00am-4:00 pm) Closed Sunday & Monday
Phone: 865-247-5790
120 W. Baxter
Knoxville, TN 37917
LaFollette Housing Authority
Provides low-cost vouchers for this area.
Phone: 423-562-2261
Knoxville Phone: 865-523-5287
Fax: 423-562-1455
802 South Fourth Street
LaFollette, TN 37766
Mid-East Community Action Agency
Low income home energy assistance program.
Administrative Office
Phone: 865-248-8661
315 E. Race Street
Kingston, TN 37763
Other Locations:
Roane County
Phone: 865-354-0450
130 Pansy Hill Rd.
Harriman, TN 37763
Loudon County
Phone: 865-986-5212
119 N. A Street, Suite B
Lenoir City, TN 37771
Oak Ridge Housing Authority
Runs the Family Self Sufficiency Program. Provides low-cost housing vouchers for the area.
Oliver Springs Housing Authority
Provides low-cost housing vouchers for the area.
Peninsula Hospital
Peninsula Hospital (Cont.) A division of Parkwest Medical Center which offers both inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults. Specializes in mental health care.
Phone:
865-970-9800
865-970-6329
2347 Jones Bend Road
Louisville, TN 37777
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital and Center
24 hour emergency services for homeless and mentally ill in Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Rose, and Scott Counties. A Mobile Crisis Union provides emergency mental health services, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional disorders on inpatient and outpatient basis, housing assistance, counseling services, and referrals.
Rural Development-USDA
Provides loans for low-income families to purchase a home.
Phone: 865-523-3338
4730 New Harvest Lane, Suite 3
Knoxville, TN 37918
Safe Haven Crisis and Recovery Center for Sexual Assault
Services include SAFECENTER, a safe place for victims of sexual assault where evidence will be collected and counselling will be provided, a 24 hour crisis hotline.
Senior Citizen Home Assistance Service, Inc.
Caregivers for seniors.
Phone: 865-523-2920
Contact: Ada Shannon
7121 Regal Lane, Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37918
P.O. Box 3025
Knoxville, TN 37927
Torch ESG Program
HUD/THDA funded financial assistance for eligible individuals and families who face homelessness or would remain homeless.
Hours: M,W,F (9am-12pm) Tues. (1pm-4pm) Closed Thursday
Phone: 865-318-4788
Fax: 865-481-7225
Ridgeway Center #152 (off bus terminal road)
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
P.O. Box 5448
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
TVECH Program: Operation Save
TVECH (Cont.) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs funded temporary financial assistance for eligible veterans families who are facing homelessness or would remain homeless.
Hours: M-F (8:30am-5pm)
Unchained
Residential Program for Sex Traffic Victims
Phone: 480-258-2777
Veterans Office
The mission of the Anderson County Veterans Service Office is to provide Veterans, widows and their dependents counseling and assistance in filing for disability compensation, pension, death benefits, education, vocational rehabilitation, medical and dental treatment, insurance and home loan benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Office Hours: M-F (8am-5pm)
Phone: 865-463-6803
Fax: 865-457-6263
Scott Nation U.S. Army (Retired), Director
100 North Main Street, RM #114
Clinton, TN 37716
Weatherization Assistance Program
Administered by ETHRA. This program is designed to assist low-income families with insulation (both ceiling and floor), weather-stripping, replacement of windows and doors.
Phone: 865-691-2551 Ext. 4
For Appointment: 865-457-3259
9111 Cross Park Dr., D-100
Knoxville, TN 37823
Contact for Anderson, Morgan, Campbell, Scott counties Steve Bandy 865-691-2551 ext 4262
Permanent Housing Options
(Rental amounts are subject to change)
Auburn Hills
1 Bedroom: Based on income
Income limit: $19,200 annually
Deposit: 1 Month’s Rent
HUD complex; Handicapped accessible; must be 62 years of age or older
British Woods
1 Bedroom: $1049; 2 Bedroom: $1259; 3 Bedroom: $1499; 2 Bedroom Townhome:
$1299 Deposit: $200; Application Fee: $50; Cleaning Fee: $100; Pet Fee: $400
Does not accept HUD voucher
Callaway Village
1 Bedroom: $390; 2 Bedroom: $425
Rent Based on Income
Accepts HUD vouchers; rent includes water, sewer, dumpster and monthly pest control.
Carden Rentals
1 Bedroom: $395 & up; 2 Bedroom: $450 & up; 3 Bedroom: none available; 1 Bedroom furnished: $620
Deposit: $150; Application Fee: $20 per adult
Includes utilities, Minimum 1 year lease, No pets
Carriage Hill
1 Bedroom: $715; 2 Bedroom: $810 2BR/2BA $825 3 Bedroom $915
Application Fee: $ 100
No deposit required, Does not accept HUD vouchers, Rent includes basic cable TV
Castlewood
2 Bedroom: $495-650
Deposit: $200
6 Month Lease required, Monthly Pest Control included, Does not accept HUD vouchers, rent includes basic cable TV
Charles G. Seivers Towers
149 rooms, Rent based on 30% of income
Preference given to elderly 50+ or Age 18+ with proof from a doctor of handicap or disability.
Creekwood Apartments
1 and 2 Bedroom, Rent based on 30% of income, utility allowance
Office open Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am-12:00pm
Frank Callaghan Towers
1 Bedroom, Deposit: 1 month’s rent, Rent based on 30% of income, all utilities are included with rent. Must be 62 years of age or older and/or handicapped with Social Security or disability income.
Gass Real Estate
2 Bedroom Duplex: $475 & up, 3 Bedroom Duplex: $490 & up
2 Bedroom House: $500 & up, 3 Bedroom House:$675 & up
Accepts HUD Vouchers
Gate Manor
1,2,& 3 Bedrooms, Rent based on income ($25 minimum), Deposit: $50+ based on income HUD subsidized.
Police, credit and previous tenancy records will be obtained.
Applications taken Tuesday and Thursday 10am-3pm.
Jackson Square
1 Bedroom Efficiency: $525- $550, Application Fee: $45, Includes Furniture & Utilities Accepts HUD vouchers, Non Refundable cleaning fee: $200
Phone: 865-483-3786
100 & 110 Broadway
Oak Ridge, TN
Karaday
1 Bedroom: Based on 30% of income.
Deposit: Based on income, Rent includes all utilities and appliances.
Must be 62+ or handicapped or disabled.
Police, credit history, and previous tenancy records will be obtained.
Phone: 865-483-3780
99 Wilberforce Ave.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Manhattan
1 Bedroom: $430-$460, 2 Bedroom: $570-$580, 3 Bedroom: $655-$665, Application Fee: $40 Accepts HUD vouchers. No THDA- Deposits: $250 non-refundable or $500 refundable Pets $300 for 1- $500 for 2. $15 additional per month per pet
McKenzie Acres
1 Bedroom: $431 max, 2 Bedroom: $507 max, 3 Bedroom: $634 max HUD subsidized but does NOT accept vouchers; Rent and deposits based on income, Rent includes water
MFS Rentals
1 Bedroom: $375, 2 Bedroom: $435, Deposit: $200
Accepts HUD vouchers, water included in rent
Norris Garden Apartment
Rent based on income, Government subsided but does not accept HUD vouchers, must be 62+ or disabled.
Oak Ridge Suites Apartments
1-Bedroom only, all furnished; more info at oakridgesuites.com
Phone: 865-617-3399
191 Tusculum Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Robertsville Apartments
1 Bedroom, Laundromat, Bathroom 2/ Handicapped/ Disabled Features, Kitchen w/Appliances, Living room
Rent based on 30% of income, Must be disabled, Must be 62 years old, No vouchers. HUD pays directly to apartment
Phone: 931-432-4111
306 Jefferson Terminal Road
Oak Ridge, TN
Manager: Mira Walker
Office Hours: M-F (8am-4:30pm)
Rolling Hills
2 Bedroom: $589-$690, Application Fee: $40 ($15 each additional applicant), Administrative Fee: $50-$80
Does not accept HUD vouchers. Deposits range from $50 to $500 based on credit check.
Phone: 865-483-5357
101 Virginia Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Royce Hill Towns and Gardens
1 Bedroom: $470-$565, 2 Bedroom: $570-$655, 3 Bedroom: $645-$765
Deposit: 1 Month rent (in 4 payments), Application Fee: $18/adult, Pet Fee: $250
nonrefundable, Accepts HUD vouchers
Seven Springs Court
1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, 3 Bedroom and Deposit: Call for rates
Accepts HUD vouchers, utility allowance provided
Phone: 865-435-2930
201 Guinn Lane
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
Tara Hills
1 Bedroom: $560-$590, 2 Bedroom: $645-$670, 3 Bedroom: $760-$785, Application Fee: $50 Deposit: $250 ($100 Refundable and $150 non refundable)
Teller Village
2 Bedroom: $521 and up, 3 Bedroom: $675 and up
Deposit: $200 for 2 Bedrooms, $300 for 3 bedrooms. Application Fee: $10 per adult Accepts HUD vouchers
The Oak Apartments
1 & 2-Bedrooms/1-Bath available starting at $685-$1,390; Application fee $40; Deposit 1-months rent
Phone: 865-481-0603
101 Gates Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Village at Carriage Hills
1 & 2-Bedroom apartments available; Age 62 or older OR 18 and disabled or handicapped; Income limits apply; Pets allowed with a pet deposit
Phone: 865-457-6724
1101 McAdoo Street
Clinton, TN 37716
Willow Run
1 Bedroom: $539, 2 Bedroom: $579-$679, 3 Bedroom: $687-$769
$299 non-refundable refurbishing fee
Does not accept HUD vouchers
Shelters
Shelters for Homeless Women
Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries
Phone: 865-673-6540
418 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN
Salvation Army
Phone: 865-522-4673 or 865-525-9401
409 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
Scott County Service Unit
Phone: 502-357-8538
475 Industrial Ln
Oneida, TN
Family Promise of Knoxville
Phone: 865-584-2822
Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries
Phone: 865-673-6540
418 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN
Dry Bones
Accepts men, women, and women with children
Phone: 865-399-7266
202 S. Pine Ridge Rd.
Midtown, TN
Shelter and Respite Care for Age 55 and Over
Samaritan Place
Phone: 865-684-1880
3009 Lakebrook Blvd.
Knoxville, TN
Shelters for Homeless Men
Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries
New Clients must present to the Crossroads Center at rear of building by 3:30pm
Phone: 865-684-1880
418 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37909
Salvation Army
Phone: 865-522-4673 or 865-525-9401
409 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence
Serenity Shelter
Phone: 865-673-6540
418 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN
Kent C. Withers Family Crisis Center
Business: 423-673-3066
Hotline: 423-637-8000, 1-800-445-6538
c/o 901 Summit Hill Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
Community Health of East Tennessee
Phone: 423-562-1705
Lafollette, TN
Material Goods
Clothing and Home
Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC)
ADFAC works through the Social Services and Affordable Housing programs to provide direct financial aid, home rehabilitation, one-on-one counseling and/or preventive education to those affected by poverty. ADFAC’s mission is to promote self-sufficiency and family stability through programs that provide assistance for
immediate needs and help families plan for and/or prevent future crises. Offers emergency assistance for household items, school supplies, utilities
Hours: M-Thurs. (8:30am-12pm and 1-4:30pm)
Compassion Closet
Compassion Closet exists to show the love of Christ by providing quality clothing and tangible goods to children in foster care. Requirements: supplies are available as a support for children in foster care or who have been adopted.
Phone: 865-236-7702
Madeline Worley
303 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Ecumenical Storehouse
Serves Anderson County and parts of Roane County. Furnishes household items, bedding, furniture, linens, cookware, etc. Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC), clergy, state, county, city, welfare, Red Cross, or Salvation Army
Hours: M,W,F (9am-12pm)
Phone: 865-481-0274
134 East Division Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
First Baptist Church (Clinton)
Clothing closet for Clinton residents is open from 3:00-5:00 pm every Tuesday; households can be served once per month.
Phone: 865-457-9353
Location
225 North Main Street
Clinton, TN 37716
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 268
Clinton, TN 37717
First Baptist Church (Oak Ridge)
Serves Anderson and surrounding counties. Clothing once every four weeks, or on an emergency basis. Food pantry open Wednesday and Thursday from 1:30-3:30pm.
Phone: 865-483-4615
1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Goodwill (Clinton)
Hours: M-Sat (9am-7pm) Closed Sunday
Phone: 865-457-4798
1115 North Charles G. Seivers Blvd.
Clinton, TN 37717
Goodwill Industries (Oak Ridge)
Serves Anderson, Roane, and Morgan counties with referral from Department of Rehabilitation Services. Offers programs to enhance academic scores: Teach basic job skills (resume and cover letter writing); vocational evaluation; job placement; driver’s education; classes on how to use Excel, Word, and the Internet.
Hours: M-Sat. (9am-7pm) Closed Sunday
Highland View Church of Christ
Food pantry available on Thursdays from 11:00am-12:00pm. Serves all areas.
Clothing closet by appointment only (usually Tuesday mornings 9-10:30am)
Phone: 865-483-7471
138 Providence Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
KARM (Oak Ridge Thrift Store)
Next to Tractor Supply
Hours: Monday-Saturday (9am-9pm)
Phone: 865-240-2356
461 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37716
KARM (Clinton Thrift store)
Where Clinton Glass used to be, near the courthouse
Hours: Monday-Saturday (9am-7pm)
Phone: 865-463-1060
208 South Main Street
Clinton, TN
Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM)
Office
Phone: 865-673-6540
418 Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
Store Locations:
North Knoxville
Phone: (865) 521-0770 x 309
314 Merchant Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
Hours: Mon – Sat : 9AM – 9PM
Powell
Phone: (865) 521-0770 x 331
3501 W Emory Rd
Powell, TN 37849
Hours: Mon – Sat : 9AM – 9PM
West Knoxville
Phone: (865) 521-0770 x 312
115 Sherlake Lane
Knoxville, TN 37922
Hours: Mon – Sat : 9AM – 9PM
North Knoxville
Phone: (865) 521-0770 x 309
314 Merchant Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
Hours: Mon – Sat : 9AM – 9PM
Bearden
Phone: (865) 521-0770 x 303
5917 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
Hours: Mon – Sat : 9AM – 9PM
Chapman
Phone: (865) 521-0770 x 304
4221 Chapman Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920
Hours: Mon – Sat : 9AM – 9PM
Downtown
Phone: (865) 521-0770 x 306
733 Hall of Fame Drive
Knoxville, TN 37917
Hours: Mon – Sat : 9AM – 9PM
White Elephant stores have available furniture (tables, chairs, bedroom, dining room, etc.). Provide household items such as lamps, kitchen equipment, glassware, pots/pans, men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing- including infants and toddlers- as well as electronics, including televisions, stereos, etc. Serves Knoxville area for homeless, counseling, and referral, case management. Offers emergency shelter, meals, and recovery services. Educational resources (GED), family services through the Department of Human Services, spiritual and mental counseling, transportation when needed.
Norris United Methodist Church Clothing Closet
8:30-12am: Norris, Heiskell, Andersonville
12:30-1:30pm: Lake City, Briceville
Hours: 4th Thursday each month food pantry
Phone: 865-494-9407
62 Ridgeway Rd.
Norris, TN 37828
Oak Ridge Electric Department
Residential standard deposit: $320
Connection charges for electric, water, and/or sewer (one charge for any number of services):
$25 Residential service change for non-pay service visits: $15
Residential after-hours service charge for non-pay service visits:$50
Billing questions: 865-425-3400
Report a power outage: 865-425-1803
Oak Ridge Utility District
You request service by completing an application. The application can be found at
https://orud.org/orud-residential-application-for-service-form/
Your landlord (if renting an apartment) may have an agreement with ORUD in order to provide continuous service. Find out if your landlord has such an agreement and how much it will cost each month.
Pauline’s Mission Closet
Clothing closet available from 9:00am-11:30am on Tuesdays. Not open on holidays.
Tabitha’s Table: Serving a hot meal available every Monday from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Phone: 865-483-1316
251 Robertsville Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Second Chance Resale
Hours: Monday-Friday (10am-6pm) Saturday (10am-5pm)
In Grove Center
Phone: 865-220-6500
134 Randolph Road
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
St. Mary’s White Elephant
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday: (10am-6pm) Saturday (10am-3pm)
Turn at stoplight #7 or #9 on O.R Turnpike to access church
Phone: 865-482-2875
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
327 Vermont Rd.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Transportation
Disability Law and Advocacy Center
Disability and Law Advocacy Center of Tennessee (DLAC) advocates for the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities to ensure they have an equal opportunity to be productive and respected members of our society. For people who qualify, DLAC may be able to assist with problems related to their disability like abuse and neglect outside of the home; discrimination in housing, transportation, employment; and access to public and private programs and services.
Organization Phone: 1-800-342-1660
Knoxville Office Phone: 865-670-2944
Fax: 865-470-7028
9050 Executive Park Drive, Suite 101-B
Knoxville, TN 37923
Driver’s License Office Anderson County
Norris
3310 Andersonville Hwy
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone Number: 865-494-0172
Fax: 865-494-0138
The Oak Ridge Driver’s License Office
County Clerk Office, Emory Valley Road
Phone Number: 865-483-0541
Fax: 865-483-7391
Self-Serve Kiosk
Credit/debit card only
Clinton Courthouse
100 N Main St Room 111
East TN Technology Access Center, Inc. (aka SPARK)
Offers technical assistance for senior citizens.
East Tennessee- Human Resource Agency (ETHRA)
Assists in setting up transportation arrangement for surrounding counties, provides legal assistance for elderly, operates a diverse range of programs and services for senior adults, hosts nutrition programs for children, provides HUD housing assistance, Home Weatherization and Heating and Cooling assistance, employment Development and Transportation to Probation Services.
Phone: 865-457-3352
125 Leinart St. Suite 3
Clinton, TN 37716
Homeless No More-Continuum of Care
Serves Anderson, Roane, Union, and Scott counties. Offers assistance with transportation and childcare.
Provides referral sources for the homeless.
Phone: 865-481-3837 Ext. 101
First Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge
1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Oak Ridge Public Transportation
Hours: Monday-Saturday (8am-4:30pm).
$2 per one way trip Serves Oak Ridge. Mini bus with handicapped accessibility. Must schedule rides one day in advance.