AAFES Base Exchange
105 Briscoe Drive
McGhee Tyson ANG Base TN 37777-6220
 

Phone Number:  (865) 985-3400
Manager:  Mrs. Alice Hollaway
Hours:  Mon –Fri, 10:00-7:00, Sat 10:00-5:00, Sun, Closed (except Drill Weekends)
Note:  Call to confirm hours as they are subject to change because of student population and Drill Weekends.
Barber Shop:  (865) 985-3401
Cleaners:  (865) 977-4416
 

American Red Cross
Knoxville Area Chapter
6921 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37909-1121

E-mail: redcross@knoxarc.org
Phone: 865-584-2999
Fax: 865-588-1835
Web site: http://www.knoxarc.org

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American Red Cross
Blount County Chapter
1741 Triangle Park Drive
PO Box 4939
Maryville, TN 37802
 

Karen Trotter
Emergency Services
Program Manager
office: 865-983-0821
fax: 865-983-0826
Email - ktrotter@bccarc.org
Web Site

Armed Forces Club
207 Briscoe Drive
McGhee Tyson ANG Base TN 37777-6207

Phone Number:  (865) 985-4700
Manager:  Chief (Ret) Bill Barnett
Hours:  Tue-Thur, 4:30-10:00, Fri-Sat, 4:00-1:00, Sun, 3:00-10:00

Blount County
Dept of Veterans Affairs
305 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37804-5906

Charlie Staley - 865-273-5760
Email:
cstaley@blounttn.org

Department of Veteran Affairs Dental and Out-Patient Clinic
8033 Ray Mears Blvd (near Target)
Knoxville, TN 37919

NEW LOCATION - March 1, 2010

SEE FLYER FOR MAP

865) 545-4666
 

Department of Veterans Affairs

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)

VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans LIVE
 
Homeless Veteran in need of help?

Call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)
 
 The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) has founded a National Call Center for Homeless Veterans hotline to ensure that homeless Veterans or Veterans at-risk for homelessness have free, 24/7 access to trained counselors. The hotline is intended to assist homeless Veterans and their families, VA Medical Centers, federal, state and local partners, community agencies, service providers  and others in the community.  To be connected with a trained VA staff member call 1-877-4AID VET (877-424-3838).
 
    * Call for yourself or someone else
    * Free and confidential
    * Trained VA counselors to assist
    * Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    * We have information about VA homeless programs and mental health services in your area that can help you.
 
What will happen when I call?
 
    * You will be connected to a trained VA staff member.
    * Hotline staff will conduct a brief screen to assess your needs.
    * Homeless Veterans will be connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility.
    * Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a homeless Veteran will be provided with information regarding the homeless programs and services available.
    * Contact information will be requested so staff may follow-up.
 
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WEBSITE
 

Department of Veteran Affairs Knoxville Vet Center
 
2817 E. Magnolia Ave.,
Knoxville , TN 37914

Phone: 865-545-4680

Humana Military Healthcare Services (Tri-Care)
192-B Market Place Blvd (across from Grady's on Peters Road)
Knoxville, TN 37922
 

TRICARE Information  1-800-444-5445
Health Care Finder 1-800-444-5445
Claims Services  1-800-403-3950
Authorization Line  1-800-444-5445
Emergency Care  1-800-444-5445
Behavioral Health Care Services 1-800-700-8646
Humana Military Fraud and Abuse Hotline 1-800-333-1620
Humana Military Audio Health Library 1-877-217-7946
TRICARE Prime Remote 1-877-249-9179
TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy  1-866-363-8667
TRICARE Retail Pharmacy 1-866-363-8779
TRICARE for Life 1-866-773-0404
Online Beneficiary Services (Web Site) 1-800-444-5445
 

www.humana-military.com (general information on Tri-Care)
www.mytricare.com (check on Tri-Care claims)
 

ID Card Information

For Air Force and Army active duty, retired, dependent:

HQ134th Air Refueling Wing
134 Briscoe Drive
McGhee Tyson ANGB, TN 37777
(865) 985-3264/3250

Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 0800-1100 and 1300-1600

Sponsor is required to sign DD Form 1172
Documentation Required:
Retirement Order
DD Form 214
Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificate
Divorce Certificate
Death Certificate
Active Duty Order
School Order
Promotion Order
Appointment Order

Note:  Dependent ID cards will not be issued on drill weekends.

For U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard:

Naval/Marine Corps Reserve Center
Alcoa Highway
(865) 545-4720
Hours:  0830 - 1100 and 1300 - 1600 Tuesday through Friday

Knox County Veterans Services Office
1000 North Central Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 215-5645

Contact:  Chuck Jones

Knoxville Area Veterans Stand Down

See Web for info  - www.kavsd.org

Knoxville Chamber Partnership

The Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of 1,600 business enterprises, civic organizations, education institutions and individuals.

The Partnership and its partners recently moved to historic Market Square. The new address and phone numbers are below.

Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership
17 Market Square, #201
Knoxville, TN 37902-1405
(865) 637-4550 phone
(865) 523-2071 fax

National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)

An agency within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. It was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment. www.esgr.org

LOCAL CONTACT IS:
John Dyess, Area Chair
Ph: 865.850.9960
E-mail:  tnesgr@hotmail.com

 

Pass and Vehicle Registration Section
134th Security Forces Squadron
Building Number 208
McGhee Tyson ANGB, TN 37777

Call for hours to get vehicle decals.
Phone Number:  (865) 985-3270

Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs
601 South Concord
Suite 108
Knoxville, TN 37919

(865) 594-6158
Handles educational benefits, VA Home Loan Eligibility and other      
benefit information. Contacts:  Rick Ayres, Ray Braden and Tom Humphries
National Department of Veterans Affairs

Doug Ottinger
Administrator
Ben Atchley State Veterans’ Home
One Veterans Way,
 Knoxville, TN 37931
Phone: 865-862-8100 (Ext. 3015)
Fax: 865-690-5981
Email: dottinger@tsvh.org
Web: www.tsvh.org
 

The Tennessee Veterans Business Association provides entrepreneurship training, business development assistance, and networking opportunities to military veterans and their families. We also provide assistance in finding rewarding employment to returning veterans, and support the work of both public and private sector organizations who offer charitable support to current service members and veterans. As part of our mission, we educate the public and government officials on the values of supporting veterans and the importance of veteran-owned businesses to our economy