Brownsville
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Local offices in Brownsville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City of Brownsville City Hall
15 E Main St, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, public information, and city payments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on brownsvilletn.gov
Utilities · Regional office
Brownsville Energy Authority
25 N Lafayette Ave, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- Utility service and billingApply for electric, water, gas, propane, or wastewater service and pay utility bills.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on brownsvilleenergyauthority.com
Library · City office
Elma Ross Public Library
1011 E Main St, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers, and access other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on brownsvilletn.gov
Housing authority · City office
Brownsville Housing Authority
254 Anderson Ave, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- Public housingThe Housing Authority offers affordable public housing to eligible low-income residents, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on brownsvilleha.org
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Haywood County Family Assistance Office
1199 S Dupree, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP food benefits, Families First, child care help, Medicaid, or TennCare at this office.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Brownsville American Job Center
1151 Tammbell St, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- Job search and employment assistanceVisit the job center for help finding work and using employment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Haywood County
Brownsville is in Haywood County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Haywood County Health Department
950 East Main Street, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- Public health services and WICGet immunizations, screenings, family planning, health education, and WIC services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Haywood County Office
1199 South Dupree, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office, Brownsville Satellite
132 South Washington Street, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Haywood County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Veterans · County office
Haywood County Veterans Services
221 Morgan Street, Room 51, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and connecting with veterans services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on haywoodtn.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Brownsville Housing Authority
254 Anderson Avenue, Brownsville, TN 38012
Help here
- Public and affordable housingApply for public housing or ask about affordable housing programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brownsvilleha.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Area Agency on Aging and Disability
102 East College Street, Jackson, TN 38301
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet referrals and information about in-home support, meals, and long-term care advocacy.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swtdd.org
Tennessee programs by kind of help
These are run by Tennessee and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Tennessee 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988