My WORD Means Something
Integrity in all actions — we do what we say.
I Act as an OWNER
Personal accountability and stewardship of this organization.
I Embrace CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Commitment to growth, learning, and excellence.
I Am OPEN TO LEARNING
From anyone, anywhere — humility and collaboration guide us.
I Communicate with RESPECT and TRANSPARENCY
Honest, open dialogue in every interaction.
our values
How We Show Up Every Day
Find Services in Your State
Click any state below to visit its full landing page with office addresses, contact info, and program-specific details.
North Carolina
HEADQUARTERS
16 locations · Founding state (1965)
5560 Munford Rd, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27612 · 919-851-7611
Early Head Start
Head Start
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Preschool Services
Housing Counseling
Financial Empowerment
North Carolina
1 location · Workforce + Housing
National Farmworker Jobs Program
Housing Counseling
Housing Workshops
Financial Empowerment
Georgia
5 locations · Early Childhood Centers
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Indiana
5 locations · Operates as TRC
Early Head Start
Head Start
Financial Coaching
Maryland
1 location · Workforce + Housing
National Farmworker Jobs Program
Housing Counseling
Housing Workshops
Financial Empowerment
Michigan
10 locations · Western Michigan
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Early Head Start
Tennessee
6 locations · Eastern Tennessee
Early Head Start
Housing Counseling
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Telamon TRC Core Values
At Telamon|TRC, we are committed to demonstrating the following core values, PIECES, in our daily work.
All Tennessee Locations
6 locations across Tennessee. Filter by type or pathway to narrow your search.
- Knoxville, TN 37909 4707 Papermill Rd., Suite 103 Knoxville, Tennessee 37909, United States
- Bulls Gap, TN 37711 100 Erin Lane 100 Erin Lane, Bulls Gap, Tennessee 37711, United States
- Pikeville, TN 37367 311 Summer City Rd. 311 Summer City Road, Pikeville, Tennessee 37367, United States
- Bybee, TN 37713 144 Bybee Rd. 144 Bybee Road, Newport, Tennessee 37821, United States
- Elizabethton, TN 37643 139 Judge Don Lewis Blvd. 139 Judge Don Lewis Boulevard, Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643, United States
- Johnson City, TN 37601 3018 S Roan St 3018 South Roan Street, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601, United States
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Administrative Office
Telamon TN Administrative Office
Knoxville, TN 37909
4707 Papermill Rd., Suite 103
865-212-4011 / 919-899-9911
ContactECFSTN@telamon.org
PROGRAMS
ECFS Administrative Office
Regional Housing Office
Telamon Greene County Office
Bulls Gap,
TN 37711
100 Erin Lane
866-844-8556
ContactECFSTN@telamon.org
PROGRAMS
Housing Conseling
Early Childhood Center
Telamon Summer City Early Childhood Center
Pikeville,
TN 37367
311 Summer City Rd.
423-382-0047
PROGRAMS
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Early Childhood Center
Telamon Bybee Early Childhood Center
Bybee,
TN 37713
144 Bybee Rd.
423-623-0703
PROGRAMS
Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Early Childhood Center
Telamon Carter County Early Childhood Center
Elizabethton,
TN 37643
139 Judge Don Lewis Blvd.
423-388-9082
PROGRAMS
Early Head Start
Multi-Program Center
Telamon Johnson City Early Childhood Center
Johnson City,
TN 37601
3018 S Roan St
423-743-2028
P
Progress
We believe in using data to drive continuous improvement, and we remain open to change and new ideas. We understand that our strength comes from various perspectives and will always seek feedback to learn, grow, and address needs in each community.
I
Integrity
Our word means something. We model strong moral and ethical principles and values to foster a culture of trustworthiness. We are consistent in what we say and do, and our actions align with our words.
E
Empowerment
We recognize the power of individual and collective experiences. We champion all perspectives and value choice to support and celebrate progress toward creating lasting, transformative change.
C
Collaboration
We partner with others to identify solutions, share ideas, and achieve common goals in support of the mission. We believe transparent, respectful, compassionate communication builds meaningful collaboration.
E
Engagement
We meet people where they are. We strive to uphold a balanced and unbiased approach to support individual, families, and community needs. We provide fair access to opportunities, education, and resources.
S
Safety
We value relationships and foster a sense of belonging by providing physically and emotionally safe and welcoming environments. We prioritize security, confidentiality, and privacy as the foundation for building trust.
Programs Available in Tennessee
Educational Success
Strong Foundations for Lifelong Success
Early childhood programs that prepare children for school success through Head Start, Early Head Start, and family support services.
Early Head Start
Ages 0-3
Early Head Start is a federally funded program for income-eligible families, providing quality early learning, health, nutrition, and parenting support for expectant parents and children from birth to age 3.
Where in TN: Carter County (Elizabethton) · Johnson City (multi-program)
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
Ages 0-5
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start is a federally funded program for children of agricultural worker families, providing quality early learning, health, nutrition, and family support for eligible children from birth to age 5.
Where in TN: Summer City (Pikeville) · Bybee · Johnson City
- Summer City Early Childhood Center 311 Summer City Road, Pikeville, Tennessee 37367, United States
- Bybee Early Childhood Center 144 Bybee Road, Newport, Tennessee 37821, United States
- Johnson City Early Childhood Center 3018 South Roan Street, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601, United States
- Carter County Early Childhood Center 139 Judge Don Lewis Boulevard, Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643, United States
Programs Available in Tennessee
Early childhood programs that prepare children for school success through Head Start, Early Head Start, and family support services.
Educational Success
Strong Foundations for Lifelong Success
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Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
Ages 0-3
Programs Available in Tennessee
Early childhood programs that prepare children for school success through Head Start, Early Head Start, and family support services.
Educational Success
Strong Foundations for Lifelong Success
Early Head Start is a federally funded program for income-eligible families, providing quality early learning, health, nutrition, and parenting support for expectant parents and children from birth to age 3.
Early Head Start
Ages 0-3
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start is a federally funded program for children of agricultural worker families, providing quality early learning, health, nutrition, and family support for eligible children from birth to age 5.
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
Ages 0-5
- Summer City Early Childhood Center 311 Summer City Road, Pikeville, Tennessee 37367, United States
- Bybee Early Childhood Center 144 Bybee Road, Newport, Tennessee 37821, United States
- Johnson City Early Childhood Center 3018 South Roan Street, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601, United States
- Carter County Early Childhood Center 139 Judge Don Lewis Boulevard, Elizabethton, Tennessee 37643, United States



