Bean Station

Local offices in Bean Station

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwgk.org

• Utilities · Regional office

  Bean Station Utility District

  581 Broadway Drive, Bean Station, TN 37708

  Help here

  • Water service and billingStart or stop water service, pay a water bill, or ask the utility district about your account.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 865-993-2326DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on beanstationutility.org

• Local office · City office

  Bean Station City Hall

  785 Main Street, Bean Station, TN 37708

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact the town office for help with local government matters.
  Call 865-993-3177DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on beanstation.info

• Older adults · Regional office

  Bean Station Senior Center

  181 Dogwood Lane, Bean Station, TN 37708

  Help here

  • Senior center programsContact the senior center to ask about programs and support for older adults.
  Call 865-414-7935DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Library · City office

  Bean Station Public Library

  895 Broadway Drive, Bean Station, TN 37708

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use books, internet access, Wi-Fi, copying, or fax services.
  Call 865-993-3068DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tnsosnet.tnsosfiles.com

Town of Bean Station website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bean Station

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Grainger County

Bean Station 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
  Call 865-471-7901DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Public health · State office

  Grainger County Health Department

  185 Justice Center Drive, Rutledge, TN 37861

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department offers confidential clinic services and other public health services to county residents.Read more
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 865-828-5247DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on graingercountytn.com

• 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.
  Call 865-221-9925DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 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.
  Call 866-836-6678Website

  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.
  Call 865-828-3423DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on graingercountytn.com

Everything in Grainger County

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