Mountain City
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Local offices in Mountain City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services Child Support Office
301 West Main Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can contact this office for help with child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Johnson County Office
370 Cold Springs Road, Mountain City, TN 37683-4022
Help here
- Public benefitsResidents can get help applying for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on johnsoncountytn.gov
Local office · City office
Mountain City City Hall
210 South Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall for city records, permits, property tax payments, and municipal court fines and fees.
- Water and sewer accounts and billsOpen or close a water or sewer account, pay a utility bill, or ask about a billing adjustment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mountaincitytn.org
Older adults · County office
Johnson County Senior Center
128 College Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Help here
- Senior programs and supportOlder adults can visit for activities, information, wellness programs, and help getting local rides.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on johnsoncountyseniorcenter.com
State office
Tennessee Driver Services at Johnson County Clerk
222 West Main Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Help here
- Driver license renewals and duplicatesResidents can get a duplicate or renew a non-commercial driver license at the county clerk location.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Johnson County Public Library
219 North Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can visit the library to use its books and other public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on johnsoncolib.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Mountain City Community Center
214 College Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Help here
- Community activities and programsResidents can join activities, wellness programs, book club, and after-school tutoring at the center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mountaincitytn.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Mountain City
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 Northeast Tennessee
1020 Jericho Drive, Kingsport, TN 37663
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
Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency
301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN 37662-0046
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Johnson County
Mountain City is in Johnson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Johnson County Department of Human Services
370 Cold Springs Road, Mountain City, TN 37683
Help here
- Food, family, child care, and health benefitsApply for food, family assistance, child care certificates, Medicaid, and TennCare.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on johnsoncountytn.gov
Child support · State office
Johnson County Child Support Office
301 W. Main Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the Johnson County satellite office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Johnson County Health Department
715 W. Main Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Help here
- Local public health servicesContact the health department for local health services and health information.
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability assistanceCall to connect with the Area Agency serving your county for aging and disability services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Veterans · County office
Johnson County Veterans Affairs
Help here
- Veterans servicesContact the county veterans office for help with veterans services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on johnsoncountytn.gov
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
Talk to a person
- TN 211
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