Senior Advocacy Groups
AARP
386-5962
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 as well as agencies, organizations, and businesses that are concerned with aging issues. Meetings include an informational program and are open to the public. Call for information about meetings or to join.

