Government Information
Congressman Duncan's Local Office
523-3772
800 Market Street, Suite 110, 37902
Contact for federal legislation or for information on government benefits.
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Knox County Commission Office
215-2534
City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Suite 603, 37902
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Knox County Election Commission
215-2480
TTY (for deaf only) 215-2954
Knox County Courthouse, 300 Main Street, Rm. 218, 37902
A person with a disability who is unable to get to polls may write to Election Commission, include personal statement of disability and doctor’s statement, and be put on permanent absentee list to receive and return ballot by mail. Notarization no longer required. If over age 65, may request absentee ballot by mail (for each election). All requests for absentee ballots must include voter’s name, address, birthdate, Social Security number, and an original signature. Early voting begins 20 days before an election; call for information.
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Knox County Help Line
215-4357
Office of Neighborhoods
For Knox County residents to call with any questions about county, city, state, or federal government. Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Knox County Legislative Delegation Office
215-4924
To contact any of the Knox County state legislators about matters before the Tennessee Legislature.
Knox County Mayor
215-2005
City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Suite 615, 37902
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Knoxville City Council Office
215-2075
City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Suite 460, 37902
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Knoxville City Customer Service Center
Touch-tone phone 311
Rotary phone 215-4311
For Knoxville residents to call for information about city services, to request services, and to get information about city events. Mon.-Fri., 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Knoxville Mayor's Office
215-2040
TTY (for deaf only) 215-4581
City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Suite 691, 37902
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League of Women Voters
546-8961
P.O. Box 31825, 37930
Nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
“Know Your Government Officials” is a free directory of local, state, and national elected officials available from the League of Women Voters; updated whenever changes occur. Send self-addressed, stamped envelope with request for directory.
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Senator Alexander's Local Office
545-4253
800 Market Street, Suite 112, 37902
Seeks to serve constituents with information on federal legislation, government benefits, federal agencies, and other concerns.
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Senator Corker's Local Office
637-4180
800 Market Street, Suite 121, 37902
Serves constituents with information about federal agencies.
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Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
TTY (for deaf only) 1-800-325-0778
8530 Kingston Pike, 37919
Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability, survivors’ and retirement benefits are available, based on eligibility determination. If appointment at local office is necessary, you can schedule by calling this number. Call between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Busiest time is first few days of each month.
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Tennessee General Assembly
1-800-449-8366
To contact state legislators about matters before the Tennessee Legislature. Press “2” for a listing of legislators by last name. Call your county election commission for names of your state representatives or senators.
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Tennessee Governor's Office
1-615-741-2001
First Floor, Governor’s Office, State Capitol Building, 600 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, 37243-0001
Seeks to serve citizens who have questions or problems involving all state departments (such as TennCare, legislation, veterans affairs, retired state employees).
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