Senior Advocacy Groups

AARP

1-866-295-7274
Membership organization for people age 50+. Nonpartisan advocacy—at local, state, and national levels—on issues affecting seniors. For a list of local AARP chapters, call Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service at 546-6262.
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Knoxville-Knox County Office on Aging

524-2786
2247 Western Avenue, 37921 (street)
P.O. Box 51650, 37950-1650 (mailing)
Advocates on behalf of Knox County seniors. Meets on 2nd Thursday of month (Sept.-June) at O’Connor Senior Center. Membership is free to individuals, agencies, organizations, and businesses that are concerned with aging issues. Informational program; open to the public.