Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging

09/10/2026

Are you living on a fixed income? If so, you may qualify for benefits to help pay for food, medicine, utilities, and more!
The Knox CAC Office on Aging's Information and Benefits department can help you complete a Savings Check Up which is an easy way for Medicare beneficiaries to find out if they may be eligible for money saving benefits.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Office on Aging at 865-546-6262 or visit knoxseniors.org/savings

09/09/2026

The 42nd Aging: A Family Affair will take place on November 5, 2026, from 8am-3:45pm at the Rothchild Event Center. Individual tickets are available as well as sponsorship and vendor opportunities! If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Vaughan at 865-524-2786 or visit knoxseniors.org

09/08/2026

The CAC Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging Grandparents as Parents program is celebrating National Kinship Month!
Did you know that 2.5 million children are growing up in kinship families. The Grandparents as Parents program offers support by offering resources, information, and community assistance! If you have any questions, please call 865 524-2786 or visit knoxseniors.org.

09/08/2026

https://www.wate.com/video/mobile-meals-volunteers-step-up-to-keep-seniors-safe-in-the-heat/12135981

High temperatures are putting the most vulnerable East Tennesseans at risk of overheating or becoming dehydrated. In Knox County, Mobile Meals is working to ensure all seniors stay safe in this heat.

09/08/2026

09/05/2026

UPDATE: Leroy Walker, the subject of a , has been found safe in Campbell County.

Thanks for helping us spread the word.

EARLIER POST:

: We need your help to find Leroy Walker, who is missing from Knoxville.

The 78-year-old is 6' tall, 160 lbs., with gray hair and blue eyes, last seen Friday wearing a red plaid shirt and dark jeans.

Walker was last seen in the area of Chapman Highway and may be driving this 2010 Acura MDX with TN tag BSH-1972. (Note the distinguishing damage and stickers.) He has a medical condition that may impair his ability to return safely without assistance.

Spot him? Call the Knoxville Police Department - TN at (865) 215-7000 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

09/04/2026

The Office on Aging will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 8 am.
Have a safe weekend!

09/03/2026

Feed-A-Pet & Knox PAWS

🐾Become a Friend of Feed-a-Pet🐾
The Office on Aging's Feed-a-Pet program is on a mission to help aging adults keep their beloved pets fed, healthy, and at home with the people who love them.
Your donation can make a BIG difference!
😻$20 can feed a cat for a month
🐕$50 can feed a small dog for a month
We know life is busy, so we've made it easy to become a Friend of Feed-a-Pet
* Make a one-time monetary donation
* Set up monthly donations to provide ongoing support
* Shop our Amazon and Chewy wish list and have the items delivered directly to the Knox CAC Office on Aging.
Help us make sure no aging adult has to choose between feeding themselves or their pets.

09/03/2026

🐾Become a Friend of Feed-a-Pet🐾
The Office on Aging's Feed-a-Pet program is on a mission to help aging adults keep their beloved pets fed, healthy, and at home with the people who love them.
Your donation can make a BIG difference!
😻$20 can feed a cat for a month
🐕$50 can feed a small dog for a month
We know life is busy, so we've made it easy to become a Friend of Feed-a-Pet
* Make a one-time monetary donation
* Set up monthly donations to provide ongoing support
* Shop our Amazon and Chewy wish list and have the items delivered directly to the Knox CAC Office on Aging.
Help us make sure no aging adult has to choose between feeding themselves or their pets.

09/02/2026

9/11 T-Shirts for Sale!
The Knox AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program will be hosting a 9/11 Day of Service to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 we are offering these t-shirts for only $15 and we offer sizes medium-4x.
You can pay by check or cash at the front desk at the CAC Office on Aging or visit
https://www.knoxseniors.org/donate/support-rsvp/