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Smyrna Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Smyrna, Tennessee that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Tennessee page.

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the CumberlandsFree civil legal assistance
Websitelas.org
Phone615-890-0905
Address526 North Walnut Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Legal Aid Society Murfreesboro office provides free civil legal help to income-eligible residents of Rutherford and Cannon counties, which includes Smyrna. Call before visiting, as appointments are required and help by phone or mail may be possible.1

Food

Nourish Food BankFree groceries and personal care items
Websitenourishfoodbanks.org
Phone615-355-0697
Address130 Richardson Street, Smyrna, TN 37167
HoursMonday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Nourish Food Bank provides free groceries, plus hygiene, cleaning and infant products when available. Visitors complete a short intake before receiving food, and food is available once a month.2

Social services

LifePoint Church Benevolence MinistryUtility and rental assistance
Websitelifepointchurch.org
Phone615-459-3311
Address506 Legacy Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167
HoursMonday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The LifePoint Church Benevolence Ministry helps Rutherford County residents with utility payments and rental assistance to prevent eviction. Call the church office first to check eligibility. Approved applicants meet with the Benevolence Team in person during the first week of the following month.3

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Murfreesboro Office Area. ↩

  2. Nourish Food Bank, Home page and Help Feed Families in Need. ↩

  3. LifePoint Church, Benevolence Ministry. ↩

  1. Spring Hill Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
  2. Chattanooga Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
  3. Clarksville Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
  4. Franklin Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.
  5. Hendersonville Local Assistance Programs, Tennessee.

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