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Morgan County, TN Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Offices for Morgan County

Morgan County Veterans Service Office

Morgan County Veterans Service Office

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Wartburg

Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm how to get help.

Area served: Morgan County. Physical office: Wartburg, Morgan County.

202 South Kingston Street, Wartburg, TN 37887

M-F 8:30-4:30 Appts Recommended

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Getting help in Morgan County

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Veterans in Morgan County

The ACS estimates about 1,510, give or take 309 civilian veterans in Morgan County.

Among Tennessee's 95 counties and equivalents, Morgan County ranks 55th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureMorgan CountyTennesseeUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating33 percent

above the Tennessee share; above the national share.

32 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher19 percent

above the Tennessee share; above the national share.

15 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Morgan County number about 397, give or take 98; their 26 percent share is above Tennessee's 24 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Morgan County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Morgan County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Morgan County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureMorgan CountyTennesseeUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$53,478 ± $6,824$50,955 ± $656$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$32,057 ± $3,559$37,180 ± $149$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over4.8% ± 3.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over46.8% ± 7.5 points32.7% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6465.4% ± 18.8 points72.1% ± 0.9 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 9.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over95.5% ± 3.1 points94.8% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over24.5% ± 8.2 points28.4% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 1,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Morgan County

VA reports 627 veterans in Morgan County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent146
30 to 40 percent71
50 to 60 percent82
70 to 90 percent157
100 percent171

FY2019: 410 recipients. Change to FY2025: +217.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Morgan County

In 2025, lenders reported 47 VA-backed home loans out of 389 home loans made in Morgan County (12.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $312,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 562, give or take 141) and post-9/11 and Gulf War (1990s) (about 285, give or take 169; a small survey sample; treat as rough).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Morgan County

VA reported about $13.0 million in compensation and pension spending and about $8.1 million in medical care spending in Morgan County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Morgan County is Nashville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Nashville, TN, about 121 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Morgan County is Knoxville Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Knoxville, TN, about 36 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Nashville RO (station 320); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Mill Springs National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
9044 W Highway 80 Nancy, KY 42544
859-885-5727

About 64.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

Knoxville National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
939 Tyson Street NW Knoxville, TN 37917
423-979-3535

About 41.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery - Gov. John Sevier Hwy (opens in a new tab)
2200 E Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168 Knoxville, TN 37920
865-577-3228

About 48.3 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Morgan County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Morgan County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Oak Ridge/Upper Cumberland CoC counted 35 veterans experiencing homelessness (14 sheltered, 21 unsheltered).

TN-506 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 11 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Alvin C. York Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 615-867-6000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Morgan County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Morgan County

  • Coalfield (unincorporated community): about 2,754 residents
  • Wartburg (city): about 1,191 residents
  • Sunbright (city): about 792 residents
  • Petros (unincorporated community): about 352 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Oakdale (town): about 175 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Tennessee benefits

Tennessee calculates property tax relief on up to $175,000 of primary residence market value for qualifying veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability.

Tennessee waives the annual state specialty plate registration fee for one plate for qualifying veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total service-connected.

See every Tennessee benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Morgan County

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Henry Fincher

Attorney · Cookeville · TN · About 48 miles away

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 42547

4.5 · 43 reviews

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Julia Keck

Attorney · Knoxville · TN · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 35963

4.7 · 82 reviews · Firm rating

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Sophie Fielder

Attorney · Knoxville · TN · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 56601

4.7 · 82 reviews · Firm rating

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Kaitlyn Hutcherson

Attorney · Knoxville · TN · About 41 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 41521

4.1 · 12 reviews · Firm rating

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