Clarksville
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Local offices in Clarksville
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State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Montgomery County Office
200 Chesapeake Lane, Suite B, Clarksville, TN 37040
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- Family assistance benefitsThe office helps residents apply for food, cash, child care, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Human services · City office
Neighborhood and Community Services
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- Rental assistanceThe city offers short-term rental help to eligible residents, but is temporarily pausing new applications while it processes current ones.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clarksvilletn.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Clarksville Housing Authority
721 Richardson Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
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- Public housing and housing vouchersThe Housing Authority provides information about public housing and rental assistance programs for eligible residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cha-tn.org
Utilities · City office
Clarksville Gas and Water
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- Gas, water, and sewer customer serviceCustomers can contact the utility about service, billing, and payment options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clarksvilletn.gov
Utilities · City office
CDE Lightband
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- Electric and broadband customer serviceCustomers can contact CDE Lightband for service questions, billing help, and outage reports.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cdelightband.com
Older adults · City office
Ajax Turner Senior Citizens Center
953 Clark Street, Clarksville, TN
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- Senior programsOlder adults can visit the center for programs and services run by Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clarksvilletn.gov
Jobs and training · State office
American Job Center
523 Madison Street, Suite B, Clarksville, TN 37040
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- Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, training, workshops, and career services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Clarksville Hornbuckle Driver Services Center
635 Hornbuckle Road, Clarksville, TN 37040
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- Driver licensingResidents can apply for or renew a driver license and get other driver licensing services at this center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Clarksville Dunbar Cave Driver Services Center
220 West Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville, TN 37040
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- Driver licensingResidents can apply for or renew a driver license and get other driver licensing services at this center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Clarksville Parks and Recreation
102 Public Square, Clarksville, TN 37040
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- Parks and recreation programsResidents can find recreation programs, facilities, and activities for people of different ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clarksvilletn.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Clarksville
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
Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Action Agency
150 Lafayette Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montgomery County
Clarksville is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Office, Clarksville
200 Commerce Street, Suite C, Clarksville, TN 37040
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- Child support servicesThe office helps parents establish and manage child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Public health · County office
Montgomery County Health Department
330 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040
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- Public health servicesThe health department offers health services, testing, and prevention programs, with fees based on income for many services.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerytn.gov
Veterans · County office
Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization
350 Pageant Lane, Suite 405, Clarksville, TN 37040
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- Veterans benefits assistanceStaff help veterans and their families understand and apply for available benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerytn.gov
Emergency help · County office
Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency
130 S. 1st Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
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- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe agency shares emergency preparedness information and coordinates response and recovery during disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on montgomerytn.gov
Local office · Regional office
Crisis 211
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- Community resource referralsCall or text 211 to find local help with basic needs and emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaygreaternashville.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Montgomery County American Job Center
523 Madison Street, Suite B, Clarksville, TN 37043
Help here
- Job search and career servicesThe job center helps residents search for work and connect with career services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforceessentials.com
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
- 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