Cherokee - Head Start Program in Jefferson City, TN

Cherokee is a federally funded head start program in Jefferson City, TN (37760). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 423-714-9379

Street address: 203 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Jefferson City, TN 37760

County: Jefferson County

How to verify Cherokee

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: douglas_cherokee_economic_authority_inc_tn. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

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About head start programs in Jefferson City

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Jefferson City, the Jefferson County head start programs list, or all care types in Jefferson City.

For context, this directory lists 9 across Jefferson County; 1 in ZIP 37760.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 37760 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 37760

Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Cherokee Head Start TN Capacity 200.0 mi Head Start Program Ray Mcelhaney Early Learning Center Talbott, TN 37877 Capacity 165.2 mi Head Start Program Dandridge Dandridge, TN 37725 Capacity 176.6 mi Head Start Program Dandridge Head Start TN Capacity 206.6 mi Head Start Program Shady Grove Head Start TN Capacity 207.7 mi Head Start Program Shady Grove Dandridge, TN 37725 Capacity 187.7 mi Head Start Program Central Point Head Start TN Capacity 209.0 mi Head Start Program Central Point Rutledge, TN 37861 Capacity 179.0 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

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Key facts

Care typeHead Start Program
State quality ratingNot state-rated
Licensed capacity17
Ownership—
Provider typeHead Start
Source record IDhs-04CH013275-11967

Frequently asked questions

Is Cherokee rated by the state?
No. Cherokee appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.
Is Cherokee state-licensed?
This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Cherokee appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-04CH013275-11967. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.
Where is Cherokee located?
203 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Jefferson City, TN 37760. The provider sits in Jefferson County. Contact phone: 423-714-9379.
Where does this information come from?
This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.
How many head start programs are near Jefferson City?
This directory lists 1 head start programs in Jefferson City and 9 in Jefferson County, including 1 in ZIP 37760. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:04CH013275). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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