Bell Buckle

Local offices in Bell Buckle

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

• Utilities · City office

  Bell Buckle Water & Sewer

  8 Railroad Square, Bell Buckle, TN 37020

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billsContact the town about water and sewer service or paying your bill.
  Call 931-389-9513DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Bell Buckle Town Hall

  8 Railroad Square, Bell Buckle, TN 37020

  Call 931-389-9513DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Bell Buckle website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bell Buckle

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

Offices for all of Bedford County

Bell Buckle is in Bedford County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• 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
  Call 731-779-2020DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 931-684-3426DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 931-379-2929Website

  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.
  Call 931-685-4838DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 931-680-6901DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything 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