Fentress County

Local offices in Fentress County

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

• Child support · State office

  8th Judicial District Child Support Office

  11785 Scott Highway, Helenwood, TN 37755

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact this office for help with child support services for Fentress County.Apply online
  Call 423-663-2532DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Fentress County Health Department

  240 Colonial Circle, Suite A, Jamestown, TN 38556

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services and information.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 931-879-9936DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Local office · County office

  Fentress County Executive Office

  101 N Main Street, Jamestown, TN 38556

  Help here

  • County informationContact this office for information about county departments, policies, and procedures.
  Call 931-879-7713DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  1104 England Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesThe agency connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers with services and support.
  Call 931-432-4111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Fentress County Veterans Service Office

  101 S Main Street, Jamestown, TN 38556

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help understanding veterans benefits and completing claims and applications.
  Call 931-879-7213DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Fentress County Emergency Management Agency

  116 Justice Center Drive, Jamestown, TN 38556

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryContact the agency for information about emergency preparedness and local disaster response and recovery.
  Call 931-879-5075DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Fentress County Public Library

  306 South Main Street, Jamestown, TN 38556

  Help here

  • Library access and informationUse the library to borrow books and media, use computers, and get copying or fax services.
  Call 931-879-7512DirectionsWebsite

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

Fentress County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fentress County

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

Cities and towns in Fentress County

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• Jamestown

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