Jefferson County Resources

Food

• Jefferson County Schools are providing free breakfast and lunch to children 18 years and younger on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Three meals will be given out on Tuesday and three on Friday by drive-thru service. Children must be present to receive the meals. A list of academic resources and non-graded assignments will be distributed along with meals at the following locations:

  • Dandridge Elementary School, 780 South Highway 92

  • Jefferson Middle School, 361 W. Broadway Blvd

  • Patriot Academy, 419 West Dumplin Valley

  • Rush Strong School, 3081 W. Old A J Hwy

  • Talbott Elementary School, 848 Talbott-Kansas Rd

  • White Pine School 306 Roy Messer Hwy

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

• Food pantry locations are available here

Economy

• Local Utilities:

  • Mountain Electric Cooperative has closed their lobby to the public. Payments can be made online or at the drive-thru. Customers who have been impacted by the coronavirus can contact (423) 727-1800 or online

  • Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority provides emergency assistance in areas such as rent, mortgages, and food. For more information. The number for the Jefferson County Office is (865) 475-4745

• 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

• Jefferson County Health Department contact: (865) 397-3930

• 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

Education

• Free WiFi access is available at libraries throughout the county. Please see a list of available WiFi sites here

• Xfinity may also have WiFi spots that are publicly available, please click here and enter your zip code for more information

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