| Helpful Agencies
Tennessee Consumer Protection Agency
1-800-342-8385
I started off with this one, because in my opinion it is the most
important. Stop by their website and see the names of companies they've fought
on behalf of Tennessee citizens. This organization is a tad slow, but most
helpful.
Email
File an online complaint.
Federal Trade Commission (Fraud, misleading advertising,
telemarketers...)
1-877-382-4357 Or file a complaint online at:
http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/complaint.htm
National Highway Traffic
Safety Commission
1-888-327-2368 Report safety problems with cars and trucks. Read about recalls,
safety issues and common problems among cars.
Lemon Law
Click the above link to read the Tennessee State Lemon Law. See if your
car qualifies.To see if your car was a lemon before you bought it
click here.
Consumer Product Safety
Commission
Have an item that broke? Realize something is dangerous?
Consumer Information Center
Read about items and get helpful hints on how to deal with things from the
U.S. Government.
TenCare 1-800-669-1851
It's not impossible to get on TenCare, you just need to get to
the right people. Contact your health department first. But if after
filing all the right papers, you still get no help, try these:
Joseph P. Keane Deputy Commissioner
Patricia L. Newton, Esq.Assistant
Commissioner
Sandra Keifert, Esq. TennCare
Compliance Officer
Tennessee Regulatory Authority.
1-800-342-8359
Problem with phone bill, water company or other utility? These are the people
to contact in regards to your water system or electric company.
FCC
All of your phone company complaints should be directed at the phone company,
or the Tennessee Regulatory Authority. When you're done with them and feeling
powerless turn to the FCC.
Post Office
Sick of junk mail? Need to complain about the post office?
Email
Welfare or Social Security fraud.
1-800-269-0271
Tired of watching your neighbors draw welfare, and smoke dope?
HUD
File a complaint about a landlord or report housing fraud.
1-800-669-9777
HEALTH
File a complaint against a health worker or organization 1-800-852-2187
File a complaint against a Home Health Worker 1-800-541-7367
WIC Hotline
1-800-342-5942 Report WIC fraud, or get help in getting assistance.
Restaurant Inspection Scores
Wonder how our local restaurants did? Chip's note -
I used to work in the food business, (White Stores meat department). Don't
read too much into these scores. If you saw some of the things they grade
on...Well, I'm sure most of our home kitchens wouldn't fare too well.
Report Child Abuse
Department of Children's Services
First thing to do is call the local authorities. Make sure you call
the Sheriff's department. The most important thing is to get the child
out of danger. But if after contacting the local DHS, you see further
signs, or you feel the local DHS doesn't follow up click on the blue e-mail
link above.
Union County Department of Children's
P.O. Box 40
Maynardville, TN. 37807
423-992-5802 FAX 423-992-7250
EPA
The EPA doesn't have an e-mail address that I have found. I guess they
get too much mail as it is. But if you think that trailer park will
contaminate your well, or something similar, call:
1-800-241-1754
Tennessee Department of Environment and
Conservation
Email 1-800-435-9617. This
is like a state version of the EPA. Most times they are more responsive.
Be sure to send a copy of the letter you send here to your Representative,
and Senator. Be sure to inform this agency that you have forwarded copies
to theses people. Also inform them that you intend to forward their response
to these officials also.
Tennessee Board of Education
Email the Chairman
Not getting a response from local officials? Got one and it didn't make sense
to you. Think there is something wrong that needs looking into? This is the
agency to contact. Union County is in District 4 and our board member is
Mr. Burrell Harris. P.O. Box 257, Crossville, TN 38557. Be sure to send a
copy to the chairman using the email link above.
State Board of Property
Assessment
Been told that the "Assessment" is being raised by the state? If you want
to check or complain about something locally, the state has an agency that
does that.
State Department of
Transportation
Road in need of repair? Been trying to get a guardrail? Need a redlight at
your intersection? Been told, it's not available? Check for yourself.
State Department of Labor
Company you work for taking out for things you don't understand? Been laid
off while others have not? Work for a county agency and want to know why
you don't have insurance while others do? Try these people out.
Better Business Bureau
Just click on the name to file a complaint against a business online. The
Better Business Bureau has no real powers, but they can, in some cases push
your issue. Always be sure to also file your complaint with the Tennessee
department of Consumer Affairs.
Wal-Mart 1-800-966-6546
Tired of being ignored? Tired of idiots wandering around in your way that
work there? Tired of cashiers scratching their behinds before checking you
out?
Report
them.
KMart 1-800-643-6256
Same thing, are you just tired of being treated poorly?
Report them. |
