Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TN SHIP)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Tennessee. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Area Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging is the state's agency on aging. To find help near you, call the department at 1-800-535-9725 or the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
How to apply in Tennessee
- By phone
- 1-800-677-1116
- In person
- Call the department, or call the Eldercare Locator, or search it online by your address, to find your local agency.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
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- The national Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116, can also help you find local aging services.
Free help
Free help with this in Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Tennessee
Area Agencies on Aging in another state
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- Arkansas
- California
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- Delaware
- District of Columbia
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- Illinois
- Indiana
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- Texas
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- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging, TN SHIP (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Administration for Community Living, State Units on Aging (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- ADvancing States, Compilation of State Aging Websites (2019). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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