COVID-19 RESOURCES
Resources for the Whole Community
CNE is partnering with Legal Aid of East Tennessee and local attorneys to provide free legal assistance to those facing eviction during the COVID-19 crisis. Free legal assistance may also be available for other legal issues. Visit our Eviction Relief page for more information.
The Tennessee Supreme Court has extended court closures for in-person hearings through March 31st, 2021. If you have a pending court date before March 31st, you will receive a new court date. We encourage you to contact the court clerks with your docket number if you want to know more about your case at 423-209-6000.
Access to Justice has a website for information regarding the CDC moratorium.
Looking for Rent Relief?
To reach a United Way Community Resource Specialist, dial 2-1-1, 423-265-8000, toll-free 1-866-921-3035, or text your zip code to 898-211 to chat.
If you live in the City of Chattanooga and are seeking support for rental relief, please contact the City of Chattanooga through their online form.
The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services has created a help line for those seeking information regarding the legal rights of tenants, call 1-844-HELP4TN (1-844-435-7486).
Tennessee Housing Development Agency will begin offering rental assistance in March. Visit their site for more information and how to apply.
Home Ownership and Loan Delinquency
If you hold a loan serviced by CNE, please contact us immediately for payment options. Please call 423-756-6229 or email mvarnell@cneinc.org.
CNE staff are ready to help you navigate your lender's loan delinquency process. For help, contact Carolyn Burke at cburke@cneinc.org or call 423-756-6214.
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) Hardest Hit Fund Reinstatement Only Program (ROP) has reopened to help TN families affected by the pandemic. Visit HERE to see if you qualify for homeownership assistance.
Financial Counseling
CNE is providing financial counseling to anyone who needs help in creating a spending plan, prioritizing how to spend cash, what bills get paid, etc. Please contact Ethan Pope at epope@cneinc.org or call 423-756-6256 for help.