Columbia

Local offices in Columbia

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Maury County Tennessee Department of Human Services Office

  1400 College Park Drive, Suite B, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • SNAP and Families First assistanceApply for food or cash assistance and submit documents at this state office.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Columbia Housing and Redevelopment Corporation

  101 Penny Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible Columbia residents.Apply online
  Call 931-388-5203DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chrc-tn.org

• Utilities · City office

  Public Works

  110 Santa Fe Pike, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • Trash and recyclingAsk about residential trash, recycling, bulky item pickup, or a missed collection.
  • Garbage fee exemptionResidents on a fixed income can ask about an exemption from the residential sanitation fee.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 931-388-8650DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiatn.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Wastewater Department

  1244 Treatment Plant Road, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • Sewer service and billing informationContact the city about public sewer service, sewer rates, or wastewater fees.
  Call 931-560-1001DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiatn.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  American Job Center

  119 Nashville Highway, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work, preparing for jobs, and connecting with local employers.
  Call 931-490-3800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• State office

  Columbia Driver Services Center

  1701 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • Driver license and ID servicesVisit for driver license or photo ID applications, renewals, and other license services.Apply online
  Call 931-380-2548DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Library · County office

  Maury County Library

  211 W 8th Street, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books and other learning and information resources.
  Call 931-375-6502DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiatn.gov

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  700 N Garden Street, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • City information and department contactsContact City Hall to find city services and the right department.
  Call 931-560-1500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiatn.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks and Recreation

  Help here

  • Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation programs, classes, facilities, and events.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiatn.gov

City of Columbia, Tennessee website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Columbia

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Maury County

Columbia is in Maury County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Maury County WIC Clinic

  1909 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five.
  Call 931-388-5757DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maurycounty-tn.gov

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services Maury County Office

  1400 College Park Dr, Suite B, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • Family assistance applicationsResidents can apply for food, cash, child care, and health coverage assistance at this office.
  Call 1-833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Columbia Housing & Redevelopment Corporation

  101 Penny Ave, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • Affordable housingThe corporation offers affordable rental housing for eligible households, though its waiting list is currently closed.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 931-388-5203DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chrc-tn.org

• Public health · State office

  Maury County Health Department

  1909 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department offers preventive health services for individuals, families, and the community.
  Call 931-388-5757DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maurycounty-tn.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Maury County Clerk and Master

  1 Public Square, Columbia, TN 38401

  Help here

  • Chancery Court records and filingsThe office handles Chancery Court records and filings, including matters such as divorce, probate, and child support.
  Call 931-381-3690DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on maurycounty-tn.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  101 Sam Watkins Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportThe agency connects older adults and adults with disabilities to in-home help, Medicare counseling, caregiver support, and local resources.
  Call 1-866-836-6678DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sctdd.org

Everything in Maury County

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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