About The Council on Aging
The Knoxville-Knox County Council on Aging (COA) is an independent 501(c)3 organization that serves as an advisory council to the Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging. The COA was established in 1974.
Purposes of the Council on Aging
- Identify the needs of older persons in Knox County and the resources necessary to meet those needs, including reviewing and recommending allocation of funds from the Older Americans Act for services in Knox County.
- Encourage groups and agencies to develop and extend services to meet the needs of older Knox Countians.
- Promote, encourage, and, when desirable, sponsor initiation of new services.
- Advocate for older Knox Countians and consult with other groups concerned with the needs of older adults.
Council on Aging Meetings
DATE: 2nd Thursday of each month
(except July, August, and
November)
TIME: 2:30 pm
Address:
At the O’Connor Senior Center
611 Winona St., Knoxville, TN 37917
Meeting Information
- Meetings are free, open to the public, and always include an informational program
- No RSVP is required
- All ages welcome
- General meetings feature programs focusing on issues pertinent to older adults
- Individuals & organizations are encouraged to share topics of interest with the COA Executive Committee
Submit Topics of Interest
Apply For The COA
Join The Council Of Aging
Membership is free and open to the public! You may join as an individual or as an organization. There are no dues or membership fees.
Who Should Join the Council on Aging?
Knox County residents that are passionate about issues pertaining to aging
Individuals wishing to advocate on behalf of older adults
Professionals from a variety of backgrounds
Older adults
Organizations that serve older adults, both non-profit and for-profit
Faith-based organizations and churches
Retiree and civic groups
Questions about the Council on Aging?
Contact the CAC Office on Aging at (865) 524-2786 or knoxooa@knoxseniors.org