Veterans Services Office

The Veterans Service Office of Jefferson County is dedicated to ensuring that those who served our country in a time of need, get the benefits and resources that they deserve.

Marissa Gilliam-King currently serves as the Veterans Service Officer.

Important Area Phone Numbers

 

Important Dates
  • Vietnam Veterans Day – March 29th
  • Memorial Day – the Last Monday in May
  • Women Veterans Day – June 12th
  • Independence Day – July 4th
  • Veterans Day – November 11th

 

Veterans Events Around Jefferson County

 

About Your Veterans Services Officer

Marissa Gilliam-King was raised in McMinn County TN where she got her start in Veteran Services. As a combat medic of 11 years of service and an Advanced Emergency medical Technician in Tennessee, she has dedicated her life to helping service members and members of her community. Marissa uses her knowledge and experience of healthcare and of the Veterans Affairs processes to ensure that all Veterans and their families in Jefferson County get the benefits they deserve and earned. 

What Our Office Does

Below is a list of assistance and resources that the Jefferson County Veterans’ Services office provides.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our office at 865-397-7824. If you know of a homebound veteran who needs an appointment, we do perform home visits. Please call our office to schedule a “home appointment”.

Veteran Assistance
  • Disability claims
  • Pension claims
  • Enrolling in VA healthcare
  • Education Benefits
  • Homelessness referrals
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Burial Benefits
  • Updating Dependents
  • Insurance and Property Tax questions
  • Records requests
  • Veteran and National Cemetery requests
Veteran Dependents or Widow Assistance
  • Death and Indemnity Compensation
  • Survivor Benefits
  • CHAMPVA
  • Education Benefits
  • Pension
  • Goldstar and Bluestar family assistance
  • Records Requests
Area Programs

To learn more about area programs, please stop by the office.

  • Riding High Veterans Program
  • VFW
  • American Legion
  • ETMAC
  • Healing Waters
  • Pets for Vets
  • and many more.

760 Justice Center Drive, Dandridge, TN 37725

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Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

Office Hours

865-397-7824

Click to Call

865-397-9832

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