Legal Aid of East Tennessee

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PLEASE NOTE: ALL LAET LEGAL HELP IS FREE. YOU WILL NEVER BE ASKED TO PAY FOR OUR SERVICES.

THDA is administering a COVID-19 Rent Relief program for the majority of Tennessee.

Under guidance from the US Treasury, funds designated as part of the COVID-19 Rent Relief Act of 2020 will support renters who are or have been struggling to pay rent, utilities, or other home energy costs due to loss of wages/income as a result of the pandemic.

THDA’s Rent Relief Call Center is now LIVE and available to help individuals with questions regarding the program, eligibility, needed documentation, etc.

Call – 844-500-1112

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 8am-8pm (central time)

For more information go to:

Tennessee Housing Development Agency | COVID-19 Rent Relief (thda.org)

Who We Are

Across 26 counties — from Chattanooga to the Tri Cities — Legal Aid of East Tennessee provides civil legal representation for those who need it most. The elderly. Victims of domestic violence. Low-income families. All those who face a legal challenge yet don’t have the vital assistance they need. Every day, we proudly answer the call for high-quality legal services that help change lives and improve communities.

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Our Mission

Strengthening communities and changing lives through high-quality legal services.

Our VIsion

An East Tennessee where justice is a community value and no one faces a legal problem alone.

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How To Get Help

We’re here to help, and offer a wide variety of resources for our community. Here you can find high-level information, downloadable brochures, and our on-demand “Anytime Attorney” video series. Consider these resources your first step in accessing vital legal information.

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If you need to contact Legal Aid of East Tennessee, you may call any of our offices listed below:

Knoxville

607 W Summit Hill Dr. SW
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 637-0484

Chattanooga

100 W Martin Luther King Blvd., Ste 402
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 756-4013
Toll Free (800) 572-7457

Johnson City

311 W. Walnut St.
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-8311
Toll Free (800) 821-1312

Cleveland

270 N. Ocoee St.
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 303-2266
Toll Free (800) 572-7457

Maryville

307 Ellis Ave.
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 981-1818

Morristown

1001 W. 2nd North St.
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 587-4850
Toll Free (800) 821-1309

Tennessee Senior Law Alliance

Toll Free (866) 333-1505

For abusive, violent and trafficking situations, please contact one of our family justice centers listed below:

Knoxville

Family Justice Center
400 Harriet Tubman
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 215-6830