Here are some additional resources and programs that are currently available in Davidson County. You can also dial 211 or visit the United Way of Greater Nashville's website for up to date information about resources in your area.
RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE:
Metro Action Commission - Applicants for rent/mortgage assistance must live in Davidson county, meet income eligibility requirements and other program criteria. For more details, visit https://www.nashville.gov/departments/metro-action/community-programs/household-assistance.
Martha O'Bryan Center - Offers rent and utility assistance to those living in the 37206 and 37216 zip codes. To receive financial support, email services@marthaobryan.org or call (615) 254-1791. For more information, visit https://marthaobryan.org/seeking-support/.
Salvation Army - Offer rent and utility assistance. An appointment is required. To make an appointment, call (615) 242-0411 ext. 311. For more information, visit https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/Nashville/food--financial-assistance.
The Hope Station - Assists single, working mothers who are in need of emergency rent/mortgage or utility assistance in Davidson and Rutherford county. To apply, visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ULY_wLJXNUiRa7pVadnNgMnqHZzvw4VIihfwoELc0tNUQ1NVRkJaMTlVMU5DNVJJNDVIRDZQU1RFNS4u&route=shorturl.
UTILITIES:
NeedLink Nashville - Assists low-income, elderly, and disabled Davidson County residents with a past-due water, gas, or electricity bill that is at risk of disconnection or has already been disconnected. Applications can be found on their website: https://needlink.org. Online applications for rent, water and gas assistance open at 9am on Mondays and remain open until they receive the maximum amount of applications, which can happen quickly. The online application for NES assistance is open Monday through Thursday. You can also apply in person at their office on Monday or Tuesday from 10am to 2pm.
Metro Action Commission LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) - Provides assistance with payments of electric, gas, propane or other energy resource bills to Davidson county residents. Assistance is a one-time award per program year. Applications may be mailed or brought in to MAC's office at 1281 Murfreesboro Pike. For more information and to access the application, visit https://www.nashville.gov/departments/metro-action/community-programs/utility-assistance-program .
HOME OWNERS:
Property Tax Freeze & Relief - Qualifying homeowners ages 65+ can "freeze" the tax due on their property at the amount for the year that they qualify, even if tax rates increase. Qualifying homeowners that are 65+, disabled, a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran can receive tax relief from the taxes due on their property. For more information, visit https://www.nashville.gov/departments/trustee/learn-about-property-tax-relief .
NOTE - Applications for the July 24, 2025 through April 5, 2026 application window are currently closed.
DIAPERS:
Diaper Connection - They have a website that has a list of distribution partners that provide diapers. To see the list of partners, visit https://www.nashvillediaperconnection.org/getdiapers .
If a child is covered by TennCare or CoverKids and is under the age of 2, they can receive up to 100 diapers a month at no cost. They are available at participating pharmacies. You don't need a prescription to get the diapers, but you should call the pharmacy to make sure they are in stock. For more information about the brands and types of diapers available, visit https://www.tn.gov/tenncare/members-applicants/benefits-services/diapers.html.
HEALTHCARE:
Family and Children’s Services - Lead agency for Get Covered Tennessee, the coalition that provides Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare) outreach, education and enrollment assistance across the state. For those seeking assistance with enrolling for Tenncare, Marketplace, or other low-cost options, visit http://www.fcsnashville.org/ or call (866) 475-7879 for more information.
Centerstone - Provides a full range of mental health services. They can accept the uninsured for some of their services, but some only accept TennCare (Medicaid). To make an initial appointment to see one of their therapists, counselors, or psychiatrists, call 1-877-467-3123. For more information on the services that they provide, visit https://centerstone.org/services/.
Mental Health Cooperative - Provides a wide range of mental health services. They accept TennCare and have a safety net program for the uninsured (this program has income requirements). Their intake line is (615) 743-1555. For more information on the services that they provide, visit https://www.mhc-tn.org/our-services/.
Behavioral Health Safety Net - Provides essential outpatient mental health services through a network of providers to Tennessee residents who lack health insurance coverage. If you are 3 years of age or older, have a qualifying mental health diagnosis, and have no behavioral health insurance, you may qualify for this program. For more information, visit https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/bhsn.html .
LEGAL REPRESENTATION:
Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC) - The Legal Aid Society and Nashville Hispanic Bar Association run the ERTC program. It provides free legal services and education to people facing eviction in Nashville. In order to qualify you must live in Davidson County and have an income at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level. Eligible tenants may be served regardless of citizenship status. The program prioritizes preventing public and subsidized housing evictions, addressing Fair Housing Act violations, and responding to illegal lockouts and utility shutoffs. To find out more, call the Legal Aid Society at (833) 837-4663 or Nashville Hispanic Bar Association at (615) 701-7957.
Financial Empowerment Center - Provides free and confidential one-on-one financial counseling to residents of Davidson county. Counseling is available in English and Spanish with access to language and translation services in most languages. To schedule an appointment, call (615) 748-3620 or visit http://fec.nashville.gov.
Metro Social Services - Provides a range of services to assist Davidson County residents including information and referral, counseling, case management, life management skills, nutrition, and burial. For the Customer Service Line call (615) 862-6432 and for more information, visit https://www.nashville.gov/departments/social-services.
Coordinated Entry - Coordinated Entry is a system-wide approach that assesses all persons experiencing a housing crisis to help identify, prioritize, and connect them with the appropriate housing and support service resources. For more information, visit https://www.nashville.gov/departments/office-homeless-services/get-connected/coordinated-entry.
- Coordinated Entry Phone Line: (615) 862-6444
- Domestic Violence: (615) 955-0620
Second Harvest Food Bank - Local nonprofit with a website that allows you to locate food resources. Their website is https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/get-help/.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) - VITA is a free tax preparation program for low-to-moderate income taxpayers through the United Way. Individuals and families earning less than $84,000 in 2025 are eligible for free tax prep services. You can book appointments through United Way's 211 helpline by calling 211 or texting their ZIP code to 898-211. Go to this website for more information on the ways to get assistance and a list of site locations: https://www.unitedwaygreaternashville.org/vita-tax-help/.
RESET Program (Raising Economic Security to Enjoy Thriving) - RESET is a collaborative network connecting Nashville residents ages 50+ to free, personalized assistance to improve financial security. This program scans for possible benefits (Medicaid/Medicare, SNAP) and they can send referrals to other agencies that can help you apply for these benefits. For more information, contact AgeWell by emailing RESETreferral@agewelltn.org or by calling their office at (615) 353-4235.
Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) - NCRC provides free mediation for people involved in cases that are or will be in a General Sessions Civil Court. Mediation offers the participants control over the outcome, and it usually meets the needs of both sides without requiring a public hearing before a judge. They provide mediation for cases that are already in the court system, as well as for people considering a court process, and can provide free mediation for landlord-tenant issues at the request of property managers. For more information, visit https://www.nashvilleconflict.org/civil-mediation. They also have resources available in court Monday through Thursday.