Sevier County Adult High School has another Adult ESL FREE Program, with conversational and grammar classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Their address is 1216 Graduate Dr., Sevierville, TN 37862. Anyone wishing to attend any of their classes, needs to contact them at (865) 286-6374. Students will need to complete an application and take a speaking test (for placement purposes only) to complete the registration process.
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES.
First Baptist Church, 317 Parkway, Sevierville (across the parking lot from the Church, where Goodwill used to be. English as a second language Classes are FREE. The workbook is $10.00. Different levels. Website: www.sevier.church/pibes
King Family Library
CLOSED FOR SUMMER UNTIL JULY 7
408 High Street, Sevierville, 37862
Wednesday & Thursday 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Contact: email Michael.puckett@tcatknoxville.edu
Our Savior Lutheran Church
CLOSED FOR SUMMER UNTIL JULY 7
423 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, 37738
Monday & Tuesday 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Contact: Call (865) 286-6374 or email Michael.puckett@tcatknoxville.edu
High School Equivalency Diploma. FREE day, evening & Zoom classes & paid test fees. Career Skills: Boost your resume with certifications. Learn computer skills: North Star Digital Literacy – earn certificates of completion. Learn Soft Skills: WIN Essential Soft Skills – earn a certificate from WIN & TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Call us TODAY to sign up: Sevier County Adult Education, 1216 Graduate Dr., Sevierville - 865-286-6374.
Sevier County Public Libraries. Libraries are not only for books. All our Libraries offer an enormous number of programs and events for children and adults. Please check with the closest library to you.
RHiTA Recruiting Hispanics to Achieve is a project at Walters State Community College to respond to the gap in enrollment in higher education opportunities for Hispanic students within Sevier County. Now undocumented students have a change to fulfill their dreams.
Bilingual post-secondary resources for all students, regardless of status, are available on the RHiTA website: https://library.ws.edu/c.php. Students enrolled at Walters State are encouraged to get connected with other students and resources by following us on Instagram @WaltersStateRHiTA and checking their Senators Mail for updates. The RHiTA Leadership Team offers chances to explore careers, 4-year schools, and other travel opportunities while receiving targeted mentoring and leadership development.
We invite you to view our bilingual videos on YouTube and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @WaltersStateRHiTA Project Director –
Michelle Mitrik: rhita@ws.edu; michelle.mitrik@ws.edu; 423-585-6930.
https://library.ws.edu/c.php. We visit with school counselors for all High Schools to offer this program to all the Hispanic students.
WEARS VALLEY RANCH: NEW BEGINNINGS: Wears Valley Ranch provides Christian homes, education, and counseling to children in crisis situations. Our vision is to see each child inspired to follow Christ, healed from the past, and equipped to reach their full potential. There is always space for ONE MORE CHILD. Contact: Lisa Radmore at 865-446-4501 or lradmore@wvr.org. 100 One Fine Place, Sevierville, TN 37862. http://www.wvr.org.
CENTRO HISPANO DE EAST TENNESSEE:
We promote empowerment and civic participation though education, workforce development, youth and family engagement, and community-strengthening initiatives. We are the leading resource for East Tennessee’s Latino Community, and we are the leading resource for East Tennessee regarding the Latino community. Ms. Claudia Caballero, Executive Director, 2455 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919. 865-522-0052. http://www.centrohispanotn.org. Email: info@centrohispano.org.
SEVIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
408 High Street, Sevierville, TN 37862
Contact :( 865) 453-3532
Gatlinburg Branch –Contact: 436-5588
Kodak Branch Contact: 933-0078
Pigeon Forge Branch Contact: 429-7490
Seymour Branch Contact: 573-0728
Pittman Center Branch Contact: 774-6033
Offers free educational and foreign language learning resources, free computer use, job search help and training, budgeting and much more information.
SEVIER COUNTY SCHOOLS- Special Education
Trula Lawson Center
550 Eastgate Rd. Sevierville, TN 37862
Dr. Sandy Enloe 428-5793
A special need Pre-school designed to assist special needs children prepare for school and meet their individual needs.
DOUGLAS CHEROKEE HEAD START – Sevier County:
Douglas Dam Head Start
1395 Douglas Dam Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876-1568
(865) 428-5010
Locations:
Harrisburg Headstart
1814 Old Harrisburg Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876-2138
865) 429-5602
Boyd's Creek Headstart
2536 Boyd’s Creek Hwy
Sevierville, TN 37876-0240
(865) 908-0627
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RIP PROGRAM WITH HELEN ROSS MCNABB
(865) 523-8695
Geared for parents with children ages 2-6 yrs. old.
SEVIER COUNTY SCHOOLS ADULT EDUCATION
300 Cedar St., Sevierville, TN 37862
Curtis Clabo 428-9175
Assists adults in acquiring basic skills, acquiring a high school diploma or GED, and with high school refresher classes before attending college.
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE EXTENSION - Sevier County
752 Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-3695
Offers information and programs on Gardening, 4-H, Nutrition, Healthy Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping, Diabetes, Health & Safety, Managing Money, and Parenting.
VETERANS UPWARD BOUND
1912 Andy Holt Avenue, 25 HPR Bldg.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-4466
For veterans (low-income or first in family to go to college) who are potential college students, even if they need a GED first. Free services to prepare for enrollment in postsecondary program at vocational, technical, or college level. Must have been discharged from military on or after January 31, 1955, under conditions other than dishonorable.
TENNESSEE CAREER CENTER
(865) 379-5525
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS
Sevierville Branch: 209 McMahan Avenue, Sevierville 428-6550
Pigeon Forge Branch: 225 Pine Mountain Rd, Pigeon Forge 774-0039
Gatlinburg Branch: 742 Parkway, Gatlinburg 436-4600
Kodak Branch 4125 Douglas Dam Rd., Kodak 933-3718
Seymour Branch 122 Boyd’s Creek Highway Seymour, TN 37865 (865) 577-1080
A community sponsored recreation option that gives children a sense of belonging in their communities and supervises appropriate activities.
AMERICAN JOB CENTER
1216 Graduate Dr. Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 286-6386
www.indeed.com, www.careerbuilder.com, https:/www.careeronestop.org/
We provide services like HISET (Adult Ed) classes here, and we also provide Financial Aid, Vocational Rehab, Career Counseling, Job Fairs, Veterans Services, SNAP Education and Training, Job Corps information.
HEALTHY FAMILIES EAST TENNESSEE
Office: 865-637-9711 Ext. 1191
Fax: 865-523-6827
Helen Ross McNabb C&Y Center
600 Arthur Street, Knoxville, TN 37921
Eve Richards eve.richards@mcnabb.org
Offers education and support services to first time parents. A Family Support Worker visits in the home. Child can stay enrolled in the program until age 5 or they start an educational program like preschool or kindergarten. The program is free. Healthy Families provides child development information, positive parenting skills, school readiness, effective discipline, and fun activities.
NEW BEGINNINGS FOR FAMILIES
Sarah Long, LCSW
Services Coordinator for New Beginnings for Families
Helen Ross McNabb Center
Cell: 865-254-6334
Work: 865-524-7483 x 217
New Beginnings In-Home Treatment Services serves Blount and Sevier Counties. We prioritize DCS families, and we provide A&D treatment, mental health, trauma care, parenting for the parents, and case management for the family.
PARENTS ANONYMOUS OF TENNESSEE
1-800-356-6767
Parent helpline—a free 24-hour support line for parents.
MY PEOPLE SENIOR CENTER
1220 W. Main St., Sevierville, TN 37864
(865) 453-8080
Health Connect America
5743 Western Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921
United States (US)
Phone: 865-247-7045
Fax: 865-249-8458
Email: infoknox@www.healthconnectamerica.com
Kandice Coffey, Director423-8392550
Kandice.coffey@healthconnectamerica.com
Our existing range of programs are meant to help adults, children, adolescents and families find hope and healing from traumatic events. Health Connect America’s programs are designed to address issues like grief, anger management, family issues, and substance use. We offer individuals the support they need and help improve the lives of children, adults, and their families.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Our goal is to ensure Tennesseans of all abilities have the opportunity to reach their full potential as members of our state’s community, workforce and economy. Our Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program, focuses on connecting Tennesseans with disabilities, their advocates and potential employers with resources that pave pathways to employment and elevated levels of independence.
Vocational Rehabilitation serves two groups: 1) Tennesseans with disabilities, including middle and high school age students, who are ready to prepare for independence through employment and 2) Tennessee business owners, leaders and operators who are ready to elevate their business(es) into workspaces that welcome customers and workers with disabilities.
Darleen Strassner
865-594-9141
Darlene.strassner@tn.gov
TN Department of Human Services
Do you need childcare assistance to maintain employment or pursue post-secondary education? You may be eligible for Smart Steps Child Care Payment Assistance, if you meet the following eligibility:
Must be employed no less than 30 hours per week or be enrolled and attend a post-secondary education program full time or a combination of employment and post-secondary education.
Must have a child between six (6) weeks through five (5) years old.
Household gross income must be below the 85th percentile of the State Median Income (SMI) for Tennessee. Please refer to the chart for Household Income Limits table.
The application can be found online at: http://tn.gov/humanservices/topic/child-care-services.
Once complete, turn the application in to the nearest Tenneessee Department of Human Services Child Care Office, found online at: http://tn.gov/humanservices/article/child-care-certificate-program-office-locator.
Find a childcare center near you at: http://www.tn.gov/humanservices/topic/child-care-services.