Byrdstown
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Local offices in Byrdstown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Pickett County Office
8816 Hwy 111, Byrdstown, TN 38549-6001
Help here
- SNAP, Families First, child care, and TennCare assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with applications and documents for food, cash, child care, and health benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Utilities · City office
Town of Byrdstown Water and Sewer Department
109 W Main St, Byrdstown, TN 38549
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsStart or stop water and sewer service, pay a bill, or ask about a billing issue.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on byrdstownwater.com
Local office · City office
Town Hall
109 W Main St, Byrdstown, TN 38549
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit Town Hall for help with town government and local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on byrdstowntn.gov
Older adults · County office
Senior Citizens Center
105 S Main St, Byrdstown, TN 38549
Help here
- Senior meals and communityResidents age 60 and older can come for a noon meal and time with others.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on byrdstowntn.gov
Library · County office
Pickett County Public Library
79 Pickett Square, Byrdstown, TN 38549
Help here
- Public libraryVisit the public library to use its library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on byrdstowntn.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Byrdstown
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
Second Harvest Food Bank Of Middle Tennessee Inc
331 Great Circle Road, Nashville, TN 37228
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 Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
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
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency, Inc.
580 S Jefferson Ave Ste B, Cookeville, TN 38501-4673
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pickett County
Byrdstown is in Pickett County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Pickett County Family Assistance Office
8816 Highway 111, Byrdstown, TN 38549-6001
Help here
- Food, family, child care, and health benefitsApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Pickett County Health Department
1013 Woodlawn Drive, Byrdstown, TN 38549
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, screenings, family planning, and other public health services.
- WICPregnant people, new parents, and young children can ask about food and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet help finding services for older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ucdd.org
Veterans · County office
Pickett County Veterans Service
105 South Main Street, Byrdstown, TN
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with VA claims and state veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on byrdstowntn.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Tennessee
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or visit the website to find local help and community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211tn.org
State office · State office
Pickett County Clerk Kiosk
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 201, Byrdstown, TN 38549
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesUse the kiosk for listed driver license and photo ID services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
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 2-1-1 Help Line
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-318-9335 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988