Hamblen County Resources

Food

• At-Risk Population Services

  • If you or a loved one is in need of basic supplies, food, or medicine and is unable to leave your home due to medical concerns, volunteers with the local task force are offering delivery services to help. If you are in the at-risk population that is unable to leave their homes during this time and have no other means to receive the items you need, contact Kellie Smith at (423) 586-1668 or email at smithk@hcboe.net.

• During spring break, March 23-27, children 18 years old and younger can pick-up breakfast & lunch from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at:

  • Hillcrest Elementary School, 407 S. Liberty Hill Rd., Morristown

• Starting March 30th, Hamblen County Schools will distribute breakfast and lunch to children 18 years or younger M-F 10 am - 1 pm. Child must be present. Meals can be picked up at the following locations:

  • West High School, 1 Indian path, Morristown

  • Fairview Elementary School, 2125 Fairview Rd, Morristown

  • The Boys and Girls Club,  Sulphur Springs Rd

  • Cerritos West Apartments

  • College Square Mall, 2550 E Morris Blvd

• See an interactive map of North Tennessee school closure feeding sites here

• Appalachia: Mission Pawsible is providing two weeks of pet food to those impacted by COVID-19 on a case-by-case basis. To get more information, visit their website here or call (423) 398-3380

Economy

• Local Utilities:

  • Morristown Utility Systems have temporarily suspended disconnections and late fees due to non-payment. Customers economically impacted by the coronavirus are encouraged to contact the customer service department at (423)586-4121 

  • Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority provides emergency assistance in areas such as rent, mortgages, and food. For more information. The number for the Hamblen County Office is (423) 587-3076

• National Utilities:

  • For a list of national utility and cell phone companies providing coronavirus relief, please see the main “Tennessee Statewide Resources” page here

• Credit card companies and banks:

  • For a list of credit card companies and banks providing coronavirus relief, please see the main “Tennessee Statewide Resources” page here

• Vehicle payments:

  • For a list of car companies and programs and policies for payments for customers impacted by the coronavirus, please see the main “Tennessee Statewide Resources” page here

Safety & Support

• To find out if a business is closed, open, or has limited hours, as well as regional resources and tools, please visit the Appalachian Highlands Economic Directory (AHEAD)

Healthcare

• Hamblen County Heath Department contact: (423) 586-6431

• Ballad Health Nurse Contact Line, available 24/7: (833) 822-5523

Transportation

• East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA) will schedule transportation services for those without their own means of transportation. People can use this service to obtain groceries, go to work, seek medical attention, or other pressing needs. Fees are $3.00 one way. For more information please visit their website or call 1-800-232-1565

These page are updated continually as new resources become available. If you have information or resources we have not posted, please let us know by emailing jamie@blairforcongress.com