Sweetwater

Local offices in Sweetwater

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Sweetwater Housing Authority

  3 Valleyview Village Drive, Sweetwater, TN 37874

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about public housing for eligible low-income households, older adults, and people with disabilities.
  Call 423-337-6224DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sweetwaterhousing.com

• Utilities · City office

  Sweetwater Utilities Board

  400 Highway 322 East, Sweetwater, TN 37874

  Help here

  • Utility service and billingStart or stop electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas service and get help with your bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 423-337-5081DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sweetwaterutilities.com

• Library · City office

  Sweetwater Public Library

  210 Mayes Avenue, Sweetwater, TN 37874

  Help here

  • Library materials and public accessGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use free Wi-Fi and public computers.Read more
  • Mobile American Job Center visitsGet help with job applications, resumes, and interview skills when the mobile job center visits the library.Read more
  Call 423-337-5274DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sweetwaterpubliclibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Sweetwater City Hall

  203 Monroe Street, Sweetwater, TN 37874

  Help here

  • City information and servicesVisit or call City Hall for information about city services, meetings, and documents.
  Call 423-337-6979DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sweetwatertn.gov

City of Sweetwater, Tennessee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sweetwater

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

Offices for all of Monroe County

Sweetwater is in Monroe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Child Support Office, 10th Judicial District

  100 N. Jackson Street, Athens, TN 37303

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for help establishing or enforcing child support and medical support orders.Apply online
  Call 423-479-8144DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Monroe County Office

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceApply for food, cash, child care, and TennCare assistance through the state portal or a serving office.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Monroe County Service Center

  884 Englewood Road, Suite C, Madisonville, TN 37354

  Help here

  • Energy bill helpApply for help paying home energy bills through the local service center.
  Call 423-442-3769DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dcea-liheap.org

• Public health · State office

  Monroe County Health Department

  3469 New Highway 68, Suite A, Madisonville, TN 37354

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other basic health services.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or caring for a young child.Read more
  Call 423-442-3993DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Tennessee 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find nearby help with basic needs, health care, housing, and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Monroe County Circuit Court Clerk

  4500 New Highway 68, Suite 4, Madisonville, TN 37354

  Help here

  • Court information and filingsGet information about Circuit, Criminal, General Sessions, and Juvenile Court services.
  Call 423-442-2396DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecircuitcourt.com

Everything in Monroe 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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