Tennessee Ridge

Local offices in Tennessee Ridge

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

• Local office · City office

  Tennessee Ridge City Hall

  2300 South Main Street, Tennessee Ridge, TN 37178

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall with questions for city staff or officials.
  • Water and sewer serviceContact the city about its water and sewer services and bills.
  Call 931-721-3385DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tnridge.com

City of Tennessee Ridge website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Tennessee Ridge

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

Offices for all of Houston County

Tennessee Ridge is in Houston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Houston County Office

  21 Store Front Drive, Erin, TN 37061

  Help here

  • Family assistanceApply for SNAP, Families First cash assistance, child care help, Medicaid, or TennCare.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Public health · State office

  Houston County Health Department

  60 East Court Sq., Erin, TN 37061

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, health screenings, and other basic health services.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 931-289-3463DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  Help here

  • Aging and disability assistanceCall for help finding aging and disability services, including meal programs and local support.
  Call 866-836-6678Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Essentials, Houston County

  115 Front St., Erin, TN 37061

  Help here

  • Job and workforce servicesGet help searching for work, building job skills, and finding training opportunities.
  Call 931-289-4127DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• State office

  Houston County Clerk Kiosk

  4725 E Main St., Erin, TN 37061

  Help here

  • Driver license renewals and duplicatesRenew or replace a noncommercial driver license at the county clerk kiosk.
  Call 931-289-3141DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

Everything in Houston 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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