Bluff City

Local offices in Bluff City

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

• Local office · City office

  Bluff City City Hall

  4391 Bluff City Highway, Bluff City, TN 37618

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about water and sewer bills.
  Call 423-538-7144DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Thomas Memorial Branch Library

  481 Cedar Street, Bluff City, TN 37618

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsVisit the library to borrow materials, use computers, and attend programs.
  Call 423-538-1980DirectionsWebsite

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

Bluff City, Tennessee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bluff City

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

Offices for all of Sullivan County

Bluff City 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.
  Call 423-279-3295DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  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

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, disease testing, and other local health services.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant and postpartum women and families with young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.Read more
  Call 423-279-2777DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 866-836-6678DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 423-279-2879DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 423-323-6912DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Sullivan 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