Rutherford County

Local offices in Rutherford County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• 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.
  Call 615-898-8002DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.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.
  Call 615-848-5153DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.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.
  Call 615-893-9414DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mha-tn.org

• Public health · State office

  Rutherford County Health Department

  100 West Burton Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit or call the health department for local public health services and referrals.Read more
  • WICThe health department helps eligible families get food benefits through WIC.Read more
  Call 615-898-7880DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Mental Health Cooperative, Murfreesboro

  1632 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careResidents can get behavioral health care and support for mental health and substance use needs.
  Call 615-904-6490DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mhc-tn.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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk

  116 W. Lytle Street, Room 102, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

  Help here

  • Court information and recordsResidents can get help with court filings, records, and case-related information.
  Call 615-898-7820DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rutherfordcountytn.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
  Call 866-836-6678Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gnrc.org

• 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.
  Call 615-849-5711DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 615-898-7764DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rutherfordcountytn.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.
  Call 615-494-4271DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 615-907-4603DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• 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.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rclstn.org

Rutherford County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rutherford County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Rutherford County

• Eagleville
• La Vergne
• Murfreesboro
• Smyrna

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