Dresden
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Local offices in Dresden
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Local office · City office
Dresden City Hall
117 W. Main St., Dresden, TN 38225
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services and local government.
- Water and sewer utility billingPay your city water or sewer bill online or contact City Hall for help with your account.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdresden.net
Library · County office
Ned R. McWherter Weakley County Library and Museum
341 Linden St., Dresden, TN 38225
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use public computers, and get help finding information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on weakleycountytn.gov
Older adults · County office
Dresden Senior Center
598 Evergreen St., Dresden, TN 38225
Help here
- Senior center programsAdults age 60 and older can visit for activities and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on weakleycountytn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Weakley County Office
8616 Highway 22, Dresden, TN 38225-2308
Help here
- Food and family assistanceApply for SNAP food benefits, Families First cash help, and child care assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Weakley County Clerk Driver Services
116 W. Main St., Room 104, Dresden, TN 38225
Help here
- Driver license duplicates and renewalsGet a duplicate or renew a non-commercial driver license at this location.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Weakley County
Dresden is in Weakley County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Weakley County Health Department
9852 Highway 22, Dresden, TN 38225
Help here
- Public health care and screeningsThe health department offers immunizations, child health visits, family planning, testing, and other basic health services.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant or breastfeeding people and children under five get healthy food and nutrition support.
- Vital recordsYou can request eligible Tennessee birth and death certificates through the health department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on weakleycountytn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Weakley County Emergency Management Agency
7951 Highway 22, Dresden, TN 38225
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and responseThe agency helps residents prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on weakleycountytn.gov
Older adults · County office
Weakley County Office on Aging
589 Evergreen Street, Dresden, TN 38225
Help here
- Meals and in-home supportThe office provides meals, respite care, and help with chores for eligible older residents.
- Senior transportationThe office can connect residents with rides to medical visits, shopping, and personal errands.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on weakleycountytn.gov
Veterans · County office
Weakley County Veterans Affairs
116 W. Main St., Room 107, Dresden, TN 38225
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and their families prepare claims and find benefits such as pensions, education, health care, and home loans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on weakleycountytn.gov
Library · County office
Ned R. McWherter Weakley County Library
341 Linden Street, Dresden, TN 38225
Help here
- Library materials and internet accessResidents can borrow books and digital materials and use public computers and Wi-Fi.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on weakleycountytn.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Martin Housing Authority
134 East Heights Drive, Martin, TN 38237
Help here
- Affordable housingThe authority provides affordable housing for families, older adults, and people with disabilities in Weakley County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on martinhousing.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
- United Way of West 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