Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial aid for energy costs to elderly, disabled, and low-income households, with priority given to those with the greatest need. Eligible applicants can receive regular or crisis heating assistance by applying online at thda.smartsimple.us or call your local office for an appointment.

Eligibility, documentation, and available funding apply.

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) offered by Highland Rim Economic Corporation supports low-income individuals and families in Tennessee. The program provides one-time financial support for emergency assistance and access to community resources.

Services include:

• Financial aid for crises such as eviction or utility shutoff (payments made directly to vendors)

• Garden program w/ provide low income residents w/ resources to grow their own fresh foods

• Referrals to local resources and programs

The Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to assist low-income households in reducing heating and cooling costs for low-income families, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety.

Weatherization helps reduce energy costs by increasing a dwelling’s energy efficiency. Examples of common weatherization measures include air sealing, duct sealing, and adding insulation to attics, walls, and floors. Site-specific weatherization measures are determined after a detailed energy audit is conducted by a certified energy auditor.