Knox County Volunteer Assisted Transportation

09/04/2026

Here are the stats for August 2026 ride data:

⭐ 23 volunteer drivers provided 285 trips to 75 individual riders
⭐ 6 veterans served

⭐ 49% of our trips were medical appointments,
⭐ 25% of trips were grocery trips
⭐ 26% other essential trips

⭐ 6 NEW volunteer drivers completed training/orientation

If you want to help make a difference in someone's life by simply giving them a ride to a medical appointment, pharmacy or grocery store and assisting them. Give us a call today ! 865-673-5001.

BE A DRIVER AND HELP OTHERS THRIVE!

09/03/2026

Join the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program on Friday, September 11th, 2026, from 9am-12pm at the Ross Building, 2247 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN, as we commemorate the 9/11 Day of Service. This esteemed event will feature distinguished guest speakers, including Jeremy Bond, Airman First Class (RET), Kim Hansard, co-host of the Marc & Kim Show, and Greg Roberts, Tennessee Highway Patrol (RET), who will share their poignant memories of that fateful day. The event will also feature exhibitors throughout the Ross Building and light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free, and large parties and buses are welcome. You may also visit https://www.knoxseniors.org/events/911-day-of-service/

09/01/2026

🎉✨ **SAVE THE DATE!** ✨🎉
Mark your calendars for **Aging: A Family Affair**!
📅 **Thursday, November 5**
🕗 **8:00 AM – 3:45 PM**
📍 **Rothchild's Catering & Conference Center**
Join us for an exciting day dedicated to older adults, caregivers, families, and professionals!
💜 Your ticket includes:
🍽️ Lunch
🎓 Access to **9 expert-led workshops**
🤝 A Resource Expo featuring **60 vendors**
🎁 Door prizes
✨ And so much more!
Whether you're looking for valuable resources, expert advice, or opportunities to connect with others, this is an event you won't want to miss!
📢 **SAVE THE DATE NOW!** Registration details will be announced soon.

09/01/2026

Save the Date!
The Office on Aging will be hosting the 42nd annual Aging: A Family Affair Conference and Resource Expo on Thursday November 5th. The conference will be held at Rothchild's Catering & Event Center beginning at 8am.
Registration and ticket information will be available soon.

08/19/2026

Come say hello to our CAC vendor booths at the Neighborhood Resource Fair on Saturday, August 29th. Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging will have several booths there with helpful information. Come get information and helpful resources and even door prizes ‼

📍 CAC will be at the City of Knoxville’s Neighborhood Resource Fair!

Join us Saturday, August 29, from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the World’s Fair Exhibition Hall and connect with CAC and other local organizations offering helpful community services and resources. The event is free and will also include free food and opportunities to win door prizes.

Stop by and see CAC while you’re there—we’d love to connect with you and share more about the programs and services available to our community!

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, 935 World’s Fair Park Dr.

Registration is encouraged, and preregistering with the QR code on the flyer earns extra door prize tickets!

08/19/2026

Join the CAC AmeriCorps Seniors for 9/11 Day of Service on Sept 11th here at the Ross Building, located at 2247 Western Avenue. See the flyer below for event and speaker information.

See you there!

Join the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program on Friday, September 11th, 2026, from 9am-12pm at the Ross Building, 2247 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN, as we commemorate the 9/11 Day of Service. This esteemed event will feature distinguished guest speakers, including Jeremy Bond, Airman First Class (RET), Kim Hansard, co-host of the Marc & Kim Show, and Greg Roberts, Tennessee Highway Patrol (RET), who will share their poignant memories of that fateful day. The event will also feature exhibitors throughout the Ross Building and light refreshments will be provided. Admission is free, and large parties and buses are welcome. You may also visit https://www.knoxseniors.org/events/911-day-of-service/

08/17/2026

🌟 ARE YOU 60 OR OLDER AND STRUGGLING WITH RISING GROCERY COSTS?
The cost of groceries continues to rise, and we know it can be difficult to make ends meet. If you or someone you know is age 60 or older and could use a little extra help, please reach out to the Information & Benefits Department at the Office on Aging at 865-546-6262 or email knoxseniors.org .
Our dedicated staff can help you determine whether you may qualify for SNAP benefits and assist you in navigating the application process.

08/13/2026

🏠 A safer home may be within reach.

CAC’s Lead-Safe Homes Program helps eligible households address lead hazards and create healthier living spaces.

Who may qualify?
• Renters: A child does not have to live in the home.
• Homeowners: A child under age 6 who regularly visits the home may meet the requirement—even if they do not live there full-time.

📞 To learn more or apply, contact CAC Housing & Energy at 865-244-3080.

08/07/2026

Did you know that the Office on Aging at CAC has programs that help benefit the aging population by helping their pets? The Feed-a-Pet program was put in place because seniors were giving their food to their pets and would go without eating.

We are still facing difficulties with this issue due to rising costs. This is difficult on the aging population in Knox County who may only have their animals for support.

We do have a wish list page on Chewy.com and Amazon.com that shows the approved items we are allowed to accept. You can also make monthly or one time monetary donations also.

If you decide to make a monetary donation, 100 percent of the proceeds are applied towards the Feed-a-Pet program.
Big or small, all approved items or money received is greatly appreciated!