Franklin Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Franklin, Tennessee that provide legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Tennessee page.
Legal aid
| Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands | Free civil legal assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | las.org |
| Phone | 800-238-1443 |
| Address | 1321 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37217 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
The Legal Aid Society provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents of Williamson County through its Nashville office, with help available by phone or mail. It runs a free monthly legal clinic at Mercy Community Healthcare in Franklin, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.1
Food
| GraceWorks Ministries | Free groceries and basic needs help |
|---|---|
| Website | graceworkstn.org |
| Phone | 615-794-9055 |
| Address | 104 Southeast Parkway, Suite 100, Franklin, TN 37064 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
GraceWorks runs a food pantry for any Williamson County neighbor, with grocery carts of food plus hygiene items and baby supplies. Food visits are by appointment, once every 30 days, and visitors need a photo ID and proof of Williamson County residency.2
| One Generation Away | Free mobile food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | onegenaway.com |
| Phone | 844-642-4673 |
| Address | 320 Premier Court, Suite 218, Franklin, TN 37067 |
| Hours | Mobile food pantry on Saturdays; check the online calendar for times and locations |
One Generation Away runs a mobile food pantry with fresh produce, dry goods and more, open to anyone with no questions asked and no registration needed. Check the calendar on its website for the next Franklin distribution.3
Social services
| Mercy Community Healthcare | Low-cost primary and behavioral health care |
|---|---|
| Website | mercytn.org |
| Phone | 615-790-0567 |
| Address | 143 Southeast Parkway Court, Franklin, TN 37064 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
Mercy Community Healthcare is a federally qualified health center with primary care, counseling and patient support for adults and children. Care is charged on a sliding scale based on income, with a self-pay program for people without insurance.4
| Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency | Emergency rent, utility and food help |
|---|---|
| Website | midcumberland.org |
| Phone | 615-742-1113 |
| Address | 129 West Fowlkes Street, Suite 136, Franklin, TN 37064 |
| Hours | Call for an appointment |
The Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Williamson County office helps eligible low-income households with utility and rent assistance, including LIHEAP, plus food, prescription help and budgeting support. Call for an appointment to learn what documents to bring.5
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Legal Clinic at Mercy Community Healthcare and Grievance Form . The Nashville office hours rest on a directory listing: AgeWell TN Directory of Services . ↩
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One Generation Away, Home page and Impact Report . ↩
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Mercy Community Healthcare, Locations, Hours and After Hour Care and About . ↩
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Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency, Community Resource Guide 2026 . ↩
Related Local Programs in Tennessee
- Johnson City Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
- Knoxville Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
- Memphis Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
- Murfreesboro Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
- Nashville Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
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- Ada Hu