Decatur
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Local offices in Decatur
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Meigs County Office
17209 Highway 58 North, Suite A, Decatur, TN 37322
Help here
- Family assistance benefitsApply for food, cash, child care, or TennCare benefits at this state office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Utilities · City office
Decatur Water and Wastewater System
116 North Main Street, Decatur, TN 37322
Help here
- Water and wastewater billingPay water or wastewater bills and ask about service or payment options.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on decaturtn.net
Local office · City office
Town of Decatur Municipal Building
116 North Main Street, Decatur, TN 37322
Help here
- Town office servicesContact the town about general services, municipal court, property taxes, or permits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on decaturtn.net
State office
Meigs County Clerk Kiosk
17214 Highway 58, Decatur, TN 37322
Help here
- Driver license duplicates and renewalsGet a duplicate or renew a non-commercial driver license at this kiosk.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Meigs-Decatur Public Library
120 East Memorial Drive, Decatur, TN 37322
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, and take part in library programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on meigscounty-decaturpubliclibrary.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Decatur
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency
312 Resource Rd, P.O. Box 909, Dunlap, TN 37327-0909
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Meigs County
Decatur is in Meigs County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Meigs County Family Assistance Office
17209 Highway 58 N, Suite A, Decatur, TN 37322
Help here
- Food and family assistanceApply for SNAP, Families First, child care help, Medicaid, or TennCare at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Meigs County Health Department
389 River Road, Decatur, TN 37322
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesThe department offers immunizations, screenings, family planning, and other clinic services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on meigscountytn.org
Older adults · Regional office
Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability supportCall to discuss local services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on setaaad.org
Veterans · County office
Meigs County Veterans Services
345 Main Street, Decatur, TN 37322
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe veterans service officer helps veterans and their families connect with benefits and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on meigscounty.org
Jobs and training · State office
American Job Center serving Meigs County
Not confirmed
Help here
- Job search and career servicesAmerican Job Centers help people search for jobs, build skills, and find training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Meigs-Decatur Public Library
120 E. Memorial Drive, Decatur, TN 37322
Help here
- Library servicesThe library offers books, digital resources, and learning support for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on meigscounty-decaturpubliclibrary.com
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
Talk to a person
- TN 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