Life Options of W. TN Inc. was founded in 2007 by Charles M. Putnam L. C. S. W., a social worker, in response to clients he counseled who had difficulty in managing their money. Those who had someone managing their money were being exploited by family and friends and/or no control in the use of their own money. Other individuals exhibited an inability to manage their money due to age, health, and/or lifestyle. Many times, this inability resulted in homelessness and lack of resources to maintain sustenance.

Resulting from these experiences the mission of Life Options was created:

1. Assist individuals with the management of their finances
2. Develop and Provide adequate housing and the necessities of life
3. Decrease homelessness through the development of self-sufficiency
4. Increase a sense of productive involvement in our community