Tennessee Reentry Stability Resources
Tennessee Financial Help, Benefits & Reentry Stability Resources
Search Tennessee benefit programs, financial assistance and provider contacts by county, service category, or keyword. Programs and funding change; confirm actual service availability and eligibility directly with the organization.
Free to search. Directory inclusion does not establish eligibility, funding availability, court approval or supervision acceptance. Regional and statewide access is distinguished from a local physical provider.
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Statewide access programs
Tennessee Department of Human Services One DHS Customer Portal
Geographic route: Statewide
State access route for applying for and managing Tennessee benefit programs. Confirm account setup, notices, interviews, document deadlines and county follow-up before relying on a benefit decision.
Ask about: SNAP, Families First, child care payment assistance, case status, notices, document upload and local DHS follow-up.
Published documentation and area: Photo ID if available, household details, income, address, rent, utilities, child care costs, benefit notices and DHS-requested documents. Area: Statewide.
Tennessee DHS Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Geographic route: Statewide
State SNAP route for food support. Confirm application steps, interview requirements, EBT replacement, recertification and reporting duties with DHS.
Ask about: SNAP application, EBT card, interview, recertification, reporting changes, replacement card and document submission.
Published documentation and area: ID if available, income, household members, address, rent, utilities, child support or child care costs and requested records. Area: Statewide.
Tennessee Families First Program
Geographic route: Statewide
State route for temporary cash assistance and work-related supports for families with children. Confirm participation rules, employment expectations, notices and local DHS requirements.
Ask about: Families First, work participation, child care links, transportation questions, sanctions, notices and case-management steps.
Published documentation and area: ID, household details, child information, income, address, school details if requested, notices and DHS-requested records. Area: Statewide.
Tennessee Housing Development Agency LIHEAP
Geographic route: Statewide
State LIHEAP access route administered through local agencies. Confirm application period, local intake agency, heating source, utility account details and crisis-document requirements.
Ask about: LIHEAP heating or cooling assistance, crisis support, local agency assignment, vendor payment, weatherization and required forms.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, household details, address, utility or heating bill, vendor information and disconnection or emergency notice if applicable. Area: Statewide through local agencies.
Tennessee Association of Community Action Agencies
Geographic route: Statewide
Statewide route for locating Community Action agencies that may provide or route users to LIHEAP, weatherization, emergency assistance, food, housing and family-support programs.
Ask about: Correct local agency, LIHEAP intake, weatherization, rent or utility help, food, benefits navigation and service area.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, lease, utility bill, heating account, notices and household details may be requested by the local agency. Area: Statewide network.
Tennessee 211
Geographic route: Statewide
Statewide resource navigation route for finding local food, rent, utility, shelter, transportation, child care, disaster and community support when program openings change quickly.
Ask about: Local rent help, utility help, food, shelter, transportation, child care, veterans support, crisis routes and agency openings.
Published documentation and area: ZIP code, county, immediate need, deadline, household details, notices and callback information. Area: Statewide.
Feeding Tennessee
Geographic route: Statewide
Statewide food-bank network route for finding regional food banks and local pantry connections. Confirm hours, distribution rules and ZIP-code service areas before traveling.
Ask about: Regional food bank, pantry search, mobile distribution, SNAP connection, meal sites and service-area rules.
Published documentation and area: ZIP code, household size and any pantry-specific ID or address proof. Area: Statewide food-bank network.
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services
Geographic route: Statewide
State route for veterans benefits navigation, claims support, service officer connections and veteran-family resources. Confirm appointment options and documents before relying on a benefit route.
Ask about: Veterans benefits, claims, survivor benefits, county service officer routes, housing referrals and family supports.
Published documentation and area: DD214 or discharge record if available, VA letters, ID, income, housing notices and family documents. Area: Statewide.
Tennessee American Job Centers
Geographic route: Statewide
State workforce route for job search, training, career counseling, unemployment-related questions and local American Job Center services. Confirm available workshops, documentation and appointment rules.
Ask about: Job search, training, resume help, career center appointments, supportive-service questions, unemployment navigation and reentry-friendly employment referrals.
Published documentation and area: ID, work history, resume, proof of address, benefits notices, training documents and any referral paperwork. Area: Statewide.
Tennessee Office of Reentry
Geographic route: Statewide
State reentry route focused on workforce readiness, reentry coordination and connections for people returning from incarceration. Confirm program access, referral steps and local availability.
Ask about: LEAP, reentry employment resources, local partners, workforce referrals, documents, training and post-release support connections.
Published documentation and area: Release paperwork, ID if available, supervision contact, resume or work history, training goals and referral documents. Area: Statewide.
Tennessee Driver Services Online
Geographic route: Statewide
State route for Tennessee ID, driver license, renewals, records and some reinstatement steps. Confirm document requirements, fee status and whether in-person service is required.
Ask about: State ID, driver license, duplicate card, driving record, reinstatement requirements, fee payment and appointment options.
Published documentation and area: Proof of identity, residency, lawful presence if required, Social Security information if issued, court compliance documents and payment details. Area: Statewide.
Tennessee Vital Records
Geographic route: Statewide
State route for birth certificates and other vital records that may be needed for ID, benefits, employment, housing or school enrollment. Confirm request rules and fees before applying.
Ask about: Birth certificate, death record, amendment, certified copies, fees, mail or in-person request and identity proof.
Published documentation and area: Applicant ID, relationship proof if requested, record details, payment method and mailing address. Area: Statewide.
West Tennessee
Madison County
RIFA Jackson
Geographic route: Madison County
Jackson-area nonprofit focused on hunger relief and basic-needs support. Confirm meal, pantry, backpack and household-support program schedules before traveling.
Ask about: Food pantry, meal programs, school food support, household needs, referral steps and current hours.
Published documentation and area: ZIP code, household details and any program-specific ID or address proof. Area: Jackson and Madison County region.
Shelby County
MIFA Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association
Geographic route: Shelby County
Memphis nonprofit that may support emergency rent, utility, meals, senior services and homeless-prevention needs depending on current funding and intake rules.
Ask about: Emergency services, utility help, rent support, meals, senior support, intake windows and documentation.
Published documentation and area: Photo ID, lease, utility bill, income proof, address, household details, shutoff or eviction notice and case notes if applicable. Area: Memphis and Shelby County.
Shelby County Community Services Agency
Geographic route: Shelby County
County agency route for income-based utility, energy and household-stability assistance in Shelby County. Confirm application period, funding, appointment rules and required documents.
Ask about: LIHEAP, utility assistance, rent or mortgage help, appointment availability, documents and application deadlines.
Published documentation and area: ID, Social Security information if requested, income, utility bill, lease or mortgage statement, address proof and notices. Area: Shelby County.
Regional service-area routes
Mid-South Food Bank
Geographic route: West Tennessee
Regional food-bank route for partner pantries, mobile distributions and food-access referrals across the Memphis area and surrounding counties.
Ask about: Nearby food pantry, mobile pantry schedule, service area, SNAP connection and hours.
Published documentation and area: ZIP code, household size and pantry-specific ID or address proof may be requested. Area: West Tennessee and Mid-South service area.
County-level service territory is not yet established in this directory. Use the organization’s official locator to confirm eligibility and service area.
Memphis Area Legal Services
Geographic route: West Tennessee
Civil legal-aid route serving the Memphis area. May support housing, benefits, consumer, elder, family and related civil legal-financial issues. OACRA does not provide legal advice.
Ask about: Eviction, public benefits, consumer debt, utility issues, elder law, family stability and intake criteria.
Published documentation and area: Court papers, notices, lease, benefit letters, debt letters, utility bills, ID, income and documents tied to the issue. Area: Memphis-area counties.
County-level service territory is not yet established in this directory. Use the organization’s official locator to confirm eligibility and service area.
West Tennessee Legal Services
Geographic route: West Tennessee
Civil legal-aid route for West Tennessee counties outside the Memphis core. Confirm intake categories, county service area and deadlines tied to court papers or benefit notices.
Ask about: Eviction, public benefits, consumer debt, domestic or family stability issues, elder law and legal intake.
Published documentation and area: Court papers, notices, lease, benefit letters, debt letters, ID, income and documents related to the issue. Area: West Tennessee service area.
Documented regional service territory: Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Shelby, Tipton, Weakley. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Middle Tennessee
Davidson County
Metro Action Commission Nashville
Geographic route: Davidson County
Davidson County route for LIHEAP, weatherization, utility assistance and family-support programs. Confirm appointment slots, program period, income rules and documents.
Ask about: LIHEAP, utility payment assistance, weatherization, family support, application windows and required forms.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, utility bill, address, household details, lease or housing documents and shutoff notice if applicable. Area: Davidson County.
NeedLink Nashville
Geographic route: Davidson County
Nashville nonprofit that may provide emergency utility and rent assistance when funds and program rules allow. Confirm current application status and required documents.
Ask about: Utility assistance, rent assistance, application openings, utility vendor requirements and deadlines.
Published documentation and area: Photo ID, lease, utility bill, income, address, household details, shutoff or eviction notice and any referral documents. Area: Nashville/Davidson County.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville
Geographic route: Davidson County
Middle Tennessee nonprofit route for family support, counseling, basic-needs referrals, emergency assistance and stabilization services. Funding and programs may vary by office and time period.
Ask about: Emergency assistance, rent or utility referrals, food or household needs, family support, case management and intake days.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, household details, notices, lease or utility bill and referral documents if applicable. Area: Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Project Return
Geographic route: Davidson County
Nashville-based reentry organization focused on employment, coaching and stabilization for people returning from incarceration. Confirm intake, service area and available support before relying on a route.
Ask about: Job readiness, coaching, employment placement, transportation or document barriers, support services and intake.
Published documentation and area: Release paperwork, ID if available, resume or work history, supervision information and goal plan. Area: Nashville/Middle Tennessee.
The Next Door
Geographic route: Davidson County
Women-focused organization providing recovery, reentry, case management and stabilization services. Confirm program fit, referral requirements, housing status and available support.
Ask about: Residential or outpatient services, reentry planning, case management, employment supports, family needs and referral steps.
Published documentation and area: ID if available, referral paperwork, release or supervision information, health or treatment documents if requested and income or benefits details. Area: Nashville and statewide referral pathways.
United Way Greater Nashville VITA
Geographic route: Davidson County
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance route for free tax-prep support during tax season. Confirm income guidelines, appointment times, site locations and documents before visiting.
Ask about: Free tax prep, Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, appointment availability, site location and required records.
Published documentation and area: Photo ID, Social Security or ITIN documents, W-2s, 1099s, income records, prior return and bank information for direct deposit. Area: Middle Tennessee.
Regional service-area routes
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Geographic route: Middle Tennessee
Regional food-bank route for partner pantries, mobile pantries and food-assistance connections across Middle Tennessee. Confirm hours and distribution rules with the local site.
Ask about: Find food, mobile pantry schedule, partner pantry rules, SNAP connection and service area.
Published documentation and area: ZIP code, household size and site-specific ID or address proof may be requested. Area: Middle Tennessee.
Documented regional service territory: Bedford, Benton, Cannon, Carroll, Cheatham, Chester, Clay, Coffee, Davidson, DeKalb, Decatur, Dickson, Franklin, Gibson, Giles, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Warren, Wayne, Weakley, White, Williamson, Wilson. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
Geographic route: Middle Tennessee
Civil legal-aid route for Middle Tennessee and Cumberland-area counties. May support housing, public benefits, consumer debt and other civil legal-financial issues. OACRA does not provide legal advice.
Ask about: Eviction, public benefits, consumer debt, utility issues, family stability, elder law and intake rules.
Published documentation and area: Court papers, notices, lease, benefit letters, debt letters, utility bills, income, ID and issue-related documents. Area: Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands.
County-level service territory is not yet established in this directory. Use the organization’s official locator to confirm eligibility and service area.
East Tennessee
Blount County
Blount County Community Action Agency
Geographic route: Blount County
Local community action route for LIHEAP, utility assistance and household-stability programs in Blount County. Confirm seasonal application rules and documents.
Ask about: LIHEAP, utility help, weatherization, food or basic-needs programs, appointment status and required documents.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, household details, utility or heating bill and notices. Area: Blount County.
Knox County
Knoxville-Knox County CAC
Geographic route: Knox County
Knox County community action agency route for utility assistance, housing-stability connections, transportation programs, senior services and family-support referrals.
Ask about: LIHEAP, utility assistance, transportation programs, housing support, senior services, employment or family-stability referrals.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, utility bill, household details, notices and program-specific forms. Area: Knoxville and Knox County.
Knoxville Area Urban League
Geographic route: Knox County
Knoxville-area organization focused on workforce development, housing counseling and economic empowerment. Confirm current programs, intake dates and documentation.
Ask about: Job readiness, housing counseling, financial education, training, supportive services and appointments.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, employment history, housing documents and program-specific forms. Area: Knoxville region.
Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Geographic route: Knox County
Knoxville mission route for meals, shelter and recovery or stabilization support. Confirm bed availability, program requirements, documentation and any supervision restrictions before relying on placement.
Ask about: Meals, emergency shelter, recovery programs, case management, program rules and document needs.
Published documentation and area: ID if available, emergency contact, medication information if applicable, supervision details if required and referral documents. Area: Knoxville.
Regional service-area routes
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
Geographic route: East Tennessee
Regional food-bank route serving East Tennessee through partner agencies and food-distribution programs. Confirm pantry hours and service-area rules with the local site.
Ask about: Partner pantry, mobile distribution, children or senior food programs, SNAP connection and hours.
Published documentation and area: ZIP code, household size and any local pantry ID or address proof. Area: East Tennessee.
Documented regional service territory: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Cumberland, Fentress, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Union. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Geographic route: East Tennessee
Civil legal-aid route for East Tennessee. May support eviction, public benefits, consumer debt and other civil legal-financial issues. OACRA does not provide legal advice.
Ask about: Eviction, benefits, consumer debt, utility issues, domestic or family stability and intake locations.
Published documentation and area: Court papers, notices, lease, benefit letters, debt letters, utility bills, ID, income and issue-related records. Area: East Tennessee.
County-level service territory is not yet established in this directory. Use the organization’s official locator to confirm eligibility and service area.
Southeast Tennessee
Hamilton County
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
Geographic route: Hamilton County
Chattanooga housing nonprofit route for homebuyer education, housing counseling, foreclosure-prevention navigation and financial-stability support. Confirm service fit and appointment requirements.
Ask about: Housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, budgeting, credit questions, homebuyer education and renter-stability referrals.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, lease or mortgage documents, notices, debt letters, credit or budget information and appointment forms. Area: Chattanooga region.
Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga
Geographic route: Hamilton County
Family-focused route for homelessness prevention, shelter-to-housing support and stabilization services. Confirm referral steps, family composition rules and current capacity.
Ask about: Homelessness prevention, shelter, diversion, rehousing, family support, documentation and referral requirements.
Published documentation and area: ID, household details, children’s documents if requested, income, housing notices, lease and referral paperwork. Area: Greater Chattanooga.
Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area
Geographic route: Hamilton County
Goodwill route for job training, career services and work-readiness support. Confirm available programs, intake requirements and supportive-service options.
Ask about: Career center services, job training, resume help, interview clothing or referrals, reentry-friendly support and schedules.
Published documentation and area: ID if available, work history, resume, referral paperwork, training goals and contact information. Area: Greater Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee.
Regional service-area routes
Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency
Geographic route: Southeast Tennessee
Regional human resource agency route for transportation and selected human-services programs in Southeast Tennessee. Confirm county service area, schedules and program availability.
Ask about: Public transportation, demand-response rides, LIHEAP or utility programs, county service area and appointment requirements.
Published documentation and area: ID, address, income, appointment details, destination information, utility bill or program notices if applicable. Area: Southeast Tennessee counties.
Documented regional service territory: Bledsoe, Bradley, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, Sequatchie. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
Geographic route: Southeast Tennessee
Regional food-bank route for food pantries and distributions serving Chattanooga and surrounding counties. Confirm pantry hours, distribution sites and service-area rules.
Ask about: Find food, pantry location, mobile distribution, SNAP connection, service area and hours.
Published documentation and area: ZIP code, household details and any site-specific ID or address proof. Area: Southeast Tennessee and nearby service region.
County-level service territory is not yet established in this directory. Use the organization’s official locator to confirm eligibility and service area.
Northeast Tennessee
Regional service-area routes
Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency
Geographic route: Northeast Tennessee
Community action route for Upper East Tennessee that may support energy assistance, housing stabilization, weatherization, food and family-support referrals.
Ask about: LIHEAP, weatherization, housing programs, food support, benefits navigation and county service area.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, household details, utility bill, lease, notices and local-agency forms. Area: Upper East Tennessee.
Documented regional service territory: Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee
Geographic route: Northeast Tennessee
Regional food-bank route serving Northeast Tennessee through partner pantries and food-distribution programs. Confirm site hours and requirements before traveling.
Ask about: Nearby pantry, distribution schedule, mobile pantry, SNAP referral and service-area rules.
Published documentation and area: ZIP code, household size and any site-specific ID or address proof. Area: Northeast Tennessee.
Documented regional service territory: Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Appalachian Community Action and Development Agency
Geographic route: Northeast Tennessee
Community action route for Appalachian counties that may support energy assistance, weatherization, housing and stabilization services. Confirm county coverage and program status.
Ask about: LIHEAP, weatherization, utility help, housing support, benefit referrals and local appointment steps.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, household details, utility bill, heating account and notices. Area: Appalachian East Tennessee counties.
County-level service territory is not yet established in this directory. Use the organization’s official locator to confirm eligibility and service area.
Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area
Geographic route: Northeast Tennessee
Goodwill route serving the Tennessee-Virginia region with career services, training and employment-support programs. Confirm location, service fit and intake steps.
Ask about: Career services, job training, resume help, supportive services, work clothing referrals and program openings.
Published documentation and area: ID if available, work history, resume, training goals, referral paperwork and contact information. Area: Northeast Tennessee/Tenneva region.
Documented regional service territory: Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Rural and regional Tennessee
Regional service-area routes
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency
Geographic route: Regional and Rural Tennessee
Regional human resource agency route for transportation, nutrition, community services and selected assistance programs in the Upper Cumberland. Confirm county coverage and program availability.
Ask about: Transportation, LIHEAP or community services, nutrition programs, senior support, appointment scheduling and county routes.
Published documentation and area: ID, address, income, appointment details, destination information, utility bill or program notices if applicable. Area: Upper Cumberland.
Documented regional service territory: Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, White. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency
Geographic route: Regional and Rural Tennessee
Community Action route serving Middle Tennessee counties with energy assistance and household-stability programs. Confirm county intake, application windows and documents.
Ask about: LIHEAP, utility help, weatherization, food or emergency assistance, service area and application steps.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, utility bill, lease, household details and notices. Area: Mid-Cumberland region.
Documented regional service territory: Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, Wilson. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Highland Rim Economic Corporation
Geographic route: Regional and Rural Tennessee
Community action route for participating rural counties that may support energy assistance, weatherization and stabilization services. Confirm local office and current program status.
Ask about: LIHEAP, weatherization, utility assistance, household support, application windows and local office location.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, household details, utility bill or heating account and notices. Area: Highland Rim service counties.
Documented regional service territory: Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Stewart. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council
Geographic route: Regional and Rural Tennessee
Community Action route for Northwest Tennessee counties that may support LIHEAP, weatherization, emergency assistance and family-stability referrals.
Ask about: LIHEAP, utility assistance, weatherization, food or emergency support, service area and appointment rules.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, utility bill, household details, lease or notices and local-agency forms. Area: Northwest Tennessee.
Documented regional service territory: Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion, Weakley. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Southwest Human Resource Agency
Geographic route: Regional and Rural Tennessee
Regional human resource agency route that may support transportation, meals, LIHEAP and community services across Southwest Tennessee counties. Confirm specific county services and documents.
Ask about: Transportation, LIHEAP, nutrition, community services, local office routing and application requirements.
Published documentation and area: ID, income, address, household details, trip details, utility bill or program notices if applicable. Area: Southwest Tennessee.
Documented regional service territory: Chester, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McNairy. These are service-area counties, not a claim of a physical office or program availability in every county.
Documents, financial education and national navigation
Help4TN
Geographic route: Statewide
Statewide civil legal information and referral route for Tennessee residents. Use for housing, debt, benefits and other civil legal questions. OACRA does not provide legal advice.
Ask about: Eviction, debt, benefits, forms, referrals, legal information, clinics and hotline-style resources.
Published documentation and area: Court papers, notices, lease, benefit letters, debt letters, income, ID and documents tied to the issue. Area: Statewide.
Tennessee Free Legal Answers
Geographic route: Statewide
Online pro bono civil legal question route for qualifying users. Confirm account rules, issue categories and deadlines before relying on a response for time-sensitive matters.
Ask about: Civil legal questions, housing, debt, benefits, consumer issues and whether the issue fits the platform.
Published documentation and area: Clear issue summary, court dates, notices, lease, debt letters, benefit letters and relevant records. Area: Statewide online access.
UT Extension Family and Consumer Sciences
Geographic route: Statewide
University of Tennessee Extension route for research-based family, household and financial education through county offices. Confirm local class availability and whether one-on-one navigation is offered.
Ask about: Budgeting, household money management, nutrition education, family stability classes and local Extension office schedules.
Published documentation and area: County, contact information, financial-education goals and any class registration details. Area: Statewide county Extension network.
MyFreeTaxes by United Way
Geographic route: Statewide
United Way-supported route for free federal and state tax filing for qualifying users. Confirm current tax-year rules, identity requirements and whether in-person VITA is better for complex situations.
Ask about: Free tax filing, tax credits, refund routing, identity verification, tax documents and help options.
Published documentation and area: Photo ID, Social Security or ITIN documents, W-2s, 1099s, income records, prior return and bank information for direct deposit. Area: Statewide online access.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Geographic route: Statewide
National nonprofit credit-counseling locator that can connect users with member agencies for debt, budgeting, credit and housing-counseling support. Confirm fees, counselor credentials and service fit.
Ask about: Debt management, budgeting, credit counseling, foreclosure prevention, student loans and whether a debt-management plan is appropriate.
Published documentation and area: Debt statements, income, expenses, housing documents, creditor letters, credit goals and court or collection notices if applicable. Area: Statewide through locator.
Pathway Lending
Geographic route: Statewide
Tennessee-based community development financial institution route for small-business lending, financial education and advisory support. Confirm fit, fees, loan rules and whether services match personal or business needs.
Ask about: Small-business support, coaching, credit readiness, loan products, financial education and referral options.
Published documentation and area: Business plan if applicable, income, credit questions, financial statements, ID and program-specific forms. Area: Tennessee and regional service area.
