Jamestown
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Local offices in Jamestown
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Jobs and training · Regional office
Career TEAM, Jamestown
209 North Main Street, Jamestown, TN 38556
Help here
- Job and youth workforce servicesContact the local workforce provider for help with job and youth employment services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office · State office
Fentress County Courthouse Driver Services Kiosk
101 South Main Street, Jamestown, TN 38556
Help here
- Driver license renewal and replacementUse the kiosk for eligible noncommercial driver license renewals and duplicates.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Fentress County Public Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the county library in Jamestown to use its public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on fentresscountytn.gov
Local office · City office
Jamestown City Hall
314 East Central Avenue, Jamestown, TN 38556
Help here
- City government and property taxesVisit City Hall for city government information and to pay city property taxes.
- City utility billingContact City Hall for help with city utility bills and payments.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jamestowntn.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Jamestown Community Center
629 North Main Street, Jamestown, TN 38556
Help here
- Community centerVisit or contact the center to ask about its community facilities and activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jamestowntn.gov
City of Jamestown, Tennessee website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Jamestown
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 East Tennessee
136 Harvest Lane, Maryville, TN 37801
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 Fentress County
Jamestown is in Fentress County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
8th Judicial District Child Support Office
11785 Scott Highway, Helenwood, TN 37755
Help here
- Child support servicesContact this office for help with child support services for Fentress County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Fentress County Health Department
240 Colonial Circle, Suite A, Jamestown, TN 38556
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
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
Local office · County office
Fentress County Executive Office
101 N Main Street, Jamestown, TN 38556
Help here
- County informationContact this office for information about county departments, policies, and procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fentresscountytn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability
1104 England Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesThe agency connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers with services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ucdd.org
Veterans · County office
Fentress County Veterans Service Office
101 S Main Street, Jamestown, TN 38556
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help understanding veterans benefits and completing claims and applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fentresscountytn.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
- TN 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