Kenton

Local offices in Kenton

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

• Utilities · City office

  Kenton Water and Sewer Department

  108 N. Poplar St., Kenton, TN 38233

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills at the office, by mail, or in the drop box outside City Hall.
  Call 731-749-5800DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Kenton City Hall

  108 N. Poplar St., Kenton, TN 38233

  Help here

  • City government helpVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and local government questions.
  Call 731-749-5767DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Kenton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kenton

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

Offices for all of Gibson County

Kenton is in Gibson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Child Support Office, Trenton

  100 South Court Square, Trenton, TN 38382

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases and services.
  Call 731-855-4200DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Gibson County Office

  2205 Highway 45 By-Pass South, Trenton, TN 38382-3637

  Help here

  • SNAP and Families FirstApply for SNAP or Families First and get help with related benefits.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of West Tennessee 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralCall 211 to find nearby help with housing, food, health, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Gibson County Community Health Center

  1250 Manufacturer's Row, Trenton, TN 38382

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services and health information for residents.Read more
  • WICContact the clinic to ask about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
  Call 731-855-7601DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Gibson County Office on Aging

  105 West Front St., Bradford, TN 38316

  Help here

  • Senior servicesAsk about homemaker, personal care, respite care, and Medicare Part D help.
  Call 731-742-2536DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  Help here

  • Aging and disability servicesContact the Area Agency to find aging, disability, caregiver, and Medicare counseling services for Dyer County.
  Call 731-587-4213Website

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

Everything in Gibson 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