Charlotte

Local offices in Charlotte

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

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Dickson County Office

  702 East College Street, Suite 204, Dickson, TN 37055

  Help here

  • Family assistance benefitsApply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, or TennCare help at this office.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Utilities · City office

  City Wastewater and Sewer

  Help here

  • Wastewater and sewer questionsContact the city sewer operator with wastewater or sewer questions.
  Call 615-476-2691Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcharlottetn.gov

• Local office · City office

  City Hall / City Recorder

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city recorder about city government questions and services.
  Call 615-789-4184Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcharlottetn.gov

• State office

  Dickson Driver Services Center

  114 West Christi Drive, Dickson, TN 37055

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and state IDsApply for or renew a Tennessee driver license or state ID at this center.
  Call 615-441-6218DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

City of Charlotte, Tennessee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Charlotte

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

Offices for all of Dickson County

Charlotte is in Dickson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Dickson County WIC Clinic

  301 West End Avenue, Dickson, TN 37055

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Apply online
  Call 615-446-2839DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Child Support Services, 23rd Judicial District

  735 South Main Street, Ashland City, TN 37015

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and applications for service.Apply online
  Call 615-792-3075DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  TN 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Dickson

  333 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Dickson, TN 37055

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental vouchersApply for public housing or a housing voucher when applications are open.Apply online
  Call 615-446-9371DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dicksonhousing.gov

• Public health · State office

  Dickson County Health Department

  301 West End Avenue, Dickson, TN 37055

  Help here

  • Public health servicesAsk about local health services, health education, and clinic appointments.
  Call 615-446-2839DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Greater Nashville Regional Council Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  220 Athens Way, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37228

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and adults with disabilities live independently.
  Call 615-255-1010DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gnrc.org

Everything in Dickson 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