Rutherford County
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Local offices in Rutherford County
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Public health · State office
Rutherford County Health Department
100 West Burton Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Veterans · County office
Rutherford County Veterans Services
439 Rice Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans, spouses, and survivors can get help finding and applying for earned benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rutherfordcountytn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency
1220 W. College Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryResidents can get information to prepare for emergencies and find help during recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rutherfordcountytn.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Murfreesboro Housing Authority
415 N. Maple Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Help here
- Housing assistanceEligible residents can apply for public housing and housing choice vouchers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mha-tn.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Mental Health Cooperative, Murfreesboro
1632 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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- Behavioral health careResidents can get behavioral health care and support for mental health and substance use needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mhc-tn.org
Library · Regional office
Rutherford County Library System
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the library system to borrow materials and access learning and research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rclstn.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk
116 W. Lytle Street, Room 102, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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- Court information and recordsResidents can get help with court filings, records, and case-related information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rutherfordcountytn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Rutherford County
1711 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Help here
- Food, cash, and child care assistanceResidents can apply for SNAP, Families First cash assistance, and get help with child care resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office, 16th Judicial District
20 Public Square N, 3rd Floor, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support services for cases in Rutherford and Cannon counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
American Job Center, Murfreesboro
1313 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesJob seekers can get help finding work, preparing for jobs, and connecting with employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Murfreesboro Express Driver Service Center
3906 Blaze Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Help here
- Driver license servicesResidents can apply for or renew a driver license and complete other driver license transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Greater Nashville Regional Council Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesCall to learn about programs and support for older adults and people with disabilities in Davidson County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gnrc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency
412 E. Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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- Community action servicesResidents can contact the agency for help connecting to services for low-income households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on midcumberland.org
Local office · Regional office
Tennessee 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find nearby help with basic needs, health care, housing, and other services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org
Rutherford County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Rutherford 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.
- 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