Bedford County
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Local offices in Bedford County
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Child support · State office
17th Judicial District Child Support Office
103 South Main Street, Fayetteville, TN 37334
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in Bedford County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Bedford County Family Assistance Office
905 Madison Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160-3529
Help here
- Food and family assistanceApply for food assistance, Families First cash support, child care help, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · State office
Bedford County Health Department
200 Dover Street, Suite 200, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccines, family planning, health screenings, pregnancy testing, and other basic health services.
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Help here
- Aging and disability supportGet information about services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sctdd.org
Veterans · County office
Bedford County Veterans Services
1 Public Square, Downstairs, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Bedford County Department of Children’s Services
1106 Madison Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Help here
- Child and family supportContact the local office for help with child safety and family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Bedford County Emergency Management
1618 Railroad Avenue, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bedfordcountytn.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Bedford County American Job Center
301 Colloredo Boulevard, Suite A, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help searching for jobs, building job skills, and finding training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Shelbyville Driver Services Center
200 Dover Street, Suite 108, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Help here
- Driver licensingGet driver license and state identification services at this center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Shelbyville-Bedford County Public Library
220 South Jefferson Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, and learning resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sbcplibrary.org
Bedford County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bedford County
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
Cities and towns in Bedford 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
Talk to a person
- United Way of South Central 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