Columbia
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Local offices in Columbia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Maury County Tennessee Department of Human Services Office
1400 College Park Drive, Suite B, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- SNAP and Families First assistanceApply for food or cash assistance and submit documents at this state office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing authority · City office
Columbia Housing and Redevelopment Corporation
101 Penny Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and rental assistance for eligible Columbia residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chrc-tn.org
Utilities · City office
Public Works
110 Santa Fe Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- Trash and recyclingAsk about residential trash, recycling, bulky item pickup, or a missed collection.
- Garbage fee exemptionResidents on a fixed income can ask about an exemption from the residential sanitation fee.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiatn.gov
Utilities · City office
Wastewater Department
1244 Treatment Plant Road, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- Sewer service and billing informationContact the city about public sewer service, sewer rates, or wastewater fees.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiatn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
American Job Center
119 Nashville Highway, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work, preparing for jobs, and connecting with local employers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Columbia Driver Services Center
1701 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- Driver license and ID servicesVisit for driver license or photo ID applications, renewals, and other license services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Maury County Library
211 W 8th Street, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books and other learning and information resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiatn.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
700 N Garden Street, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- City information and department contactsContact City Hall to find city services and the right department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiatn.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation programs, classes, facilities, and events.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiatn.gov
City of Columbia, Tennessee website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Columbia
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
South Central Human Resource Agency, Inc.
1437 Winchester Highway, P.O. Box 638, Fayetteville, TN 37334-0638
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Maury County
Columbia is in Maury County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Maury County WIC Clinic
1909 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maurycounty-tn.gov
State office · State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services Maury County Office
1400 College Park Dr, Suite B, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- Family assistance applicationsResidents can apply for food, cash, child care, and health coverage assistance at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing authority · City office
Columbia Housing & Redevelopment Corporation
101 Penny Ave, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- Affordable housingThe corporation offers affordable rental housing for eligible households, though its waiting list is currently closed.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chrc-tn.org
Public health · State office
Maury County Health Department
1909 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers preventive health services for individuals, families, and the community.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maurycounty-tn.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Maury County Clerk and Master
1 Public Square, Columbia, TN 38401
Help here
- Chancery Court records and filingsThe office handles Chancery Court records and filings, including matters such as divorce, probate, and child support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maurycounty-tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
101 Sam Watkins Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
Help here
- Aging and disability supportThe agency connects older adults and adults with disabilities to in-home help, Medicare counseling, caregiver support, and local resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sctdd.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