Paris
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Local offices in Paris
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Local office · City office
Paris City Hall
100 N Caldwell Street, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and information about city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on paristn.gov
Utilities · City office
Paris Board of Public Utilities
117 East Washington Street, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Electric, water, and wastewater service and billingGet help starting utility service, paying your bill, or reporting an outage.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on parisbpu.com
Utilities · Regional office
Paris-Henry County Public Utility District
215 W Wood Street, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Natural gas service and billingGet help with natural gas service, payments, or your gas bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on parisnaturalgas.com
Library · County office
W. G. Rhea Public Library
400 West Washington Street, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rheapubliclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Paris Civic Center
650 Volunteer Drive, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Community recreationUse the gym, indoor walking track, basketball court, and indoor pool.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on paristn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Henry County Office
1023 Mineral Wells Avenue, Suite F, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for food assistance, Families First, child care help, Medicaid, and TennCare.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Paris Driver Services Center
1120 Tyson Avenue, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the center for driver license services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
City of Paris, Tennessee website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Henry County
Paris is in Henry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Henry County Family Assistance Office
1023 Mineral Wells Avenue, Suite F, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Family assistanceApply for SNAP, Families First, child care help, Medicaid, and TennCare.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Henry County Health Department
803 Joy Street, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, health screenings, vital records, and other local health services.
- WICPregnant people and families with young children can ask about food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office, Henry County
101 West Blythe Street, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and child support orders, collecting payments, or changing an order.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
American Job Center, Paris
55 Jones Bend Road Extension, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, training, and unemployment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tnworks.org
Emergency help · County office
Henry County Emergency Management Agency
204 N. Brewer St, Paris, TN
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet preparedness information and local emergency alerts, and find help after a disaster.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycountytn.gov
Veterans · County office
Henry County Veterans Service Office
Henry County Courthouse, Paris, TN 38242
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycountytn.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