Portland
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Local offices in Portland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Portland Business Office
100 S. Russell Street, Portland, TN 37148
Help here
- Utility bills and paymentsPay city utility bills or ask for help with a billing issue.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofportlandtn.gov
Utilities · City office
Portland Department of Utilities
126 B Morningside Drive, Portland, TN 37148
Help here
- Water, natural gas, sewer, and sanitation servicesGet information about city water, gas, sewer, and sanitation services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofportlandtn.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Portland Senior Citizens
108 Main Street, Portland, TN 37148
Help here
- Senior center servicesContact the center about activities and services for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Portland Library Driver Services Kiosk
301 Portland Boulevard, Portland, TN 37148
Help here
- Driver license kiosk servicesUse the kiosk for listed driver license renewals, address changes, duplicates, and reinstatements.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Library · County office
Portland Public Library
301 Portland Boulevard, Portland, TN 37148
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, learning resources, and public programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on portlandtnlibrary.com
Local office · City office
Portland City Hall
100 S. Russell Street, Portland, TN 37148
Help here
- City services and informationGet help finding city departments, services, and information.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofportlandtn.gov
City of Portland, Tennessee website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Portland
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
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency, Inc.
657 S. Water Avenue, Gallatin, TN 37122-3060
Listed on tn.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Sumner County
Portland is in Sumner County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Sumner County Health Department WIC Clinic
1005 Union School Road, Gallatin, TN 37066
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition screening, counseling, and food benefits for eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Child support · State office
Tennessee Child Support Services, Gallatin Office
109 West Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support services for cases in Sumner County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
State office
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Sumner County Office
393 Maple Street, Suite 200, Gallatin, TN 37066
Help here
- Food, cash, child care, and health benefitsResidents can apply for SNAP, Families First, child care assistance, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Gallatin Housing Authority
Help here
- Affordable housingThe authority offers housing assistance to eligible residents of Sumner County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gallatinha.com
Public health · State office
Sumner County Health Department
1005 Union School Road, Gallatin, TN 37066
Help here
- Public health careThe health department provides immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sumnercountytn.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Sumner County 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, jobs, child care, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaysumner.org
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