Bolivar

Local offices in Bolivar

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Bolivar Utility Department

  115 North Washington Street, Bolivar, TN 38008

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and gas serviceContact the department about water, sewer, and gas service, starting or changing service, and paying a utility bill.
  Call 731-658-5894DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bolivarutility.com

• Utilities · Regional office

  Bolivar Energy Authority

  815 Tennessee Street, Bolivar, TN 38008

  Help here

  • Electric service and bill paymentUse the authority's payment options or contact it about electric service and bills.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bolivarenergyauthority.com

• Local office · City office

  Bolivar Municipal Center

  211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, TN 38008

  Help here

  • City government helpVisit or call for help with city services, city tax statements, permits, and city government questions.
  • Community roomAsk the city about using the community room for a local event.
  Call 731-658-2020DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbolivar.com

• Older adults · City office

  Bolivar Senior Citizens Center

  211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, TN 38008

  Help here

  • Senior activities and supportOlder adults can contact the center about its activities and services.
  Call 731-658-2887DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• State office

  Bolivar Municipal Center Driver Services Kiosk

  211 North Washington Street, Bolivar, TN 38008

  Help here

  • Driver servicesUse the state kiosk for the driver services listed by Tennessee at this location.
  Call 731-658-4284DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Library · County office

  Bolivar-Hardeman County Library

  213 North Washington Street, Bolivar, TN 38008

  Help here

  • Library materials and public resourcesVisit for books, public computers, scanning, learning programs, and help requesting books from other libraries.
  Call 731-658-3436DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bolivarhardemancountylibrary.com

City of Bolivar website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Bolivar first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Second Helpings Food Pantry

  Heartsong Church

  41 miles from the center of Bolivar

  800 Houston Levee Road, Cordova, TN 38018

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 11 AM (2nd and 4th of the month)

  Who can come: People facing food insecurity in ZIP codes 38016 and 38018

  Call 901-755-6332DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on heartsongchurch.net, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bolivar

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Bolivar

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Bolivar. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Whiteville

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.1 miles away

  TCAT Whiteville, 1685 US-64, Whiteville, TN 38075

  Hours: 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday

  Call 731-658-4073Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 18, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Henderson

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  24 miles away

  TCAT Henderson 1449 White Avenue, Henderson, TN 38340

  Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30AM-4:00PM

  Call 731-989-5160Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 18, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  McNairy County Specialized AJC

  Also helps young people

  25 miles away

  134 North 3rd Street, Selmer, TN 38375

  Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

  Call 731-645-7264Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Hardeman County

Bolivar is in Hardeman County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Child Support Office, Bolivar

  112 N. Union Street, Bolivar, TN 38008

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help establishing or changing child support and collecting payments.Apply online
  Call 731-659-3215DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Hardeman County

  795 Tennessee Street, Bolivar, TN 38008-2441

  Help here

  • Family assistance benefitsResidents can get help applying for food, cash, child care, and health coverage benefits.Apply online
  Call 731-658-5545DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Public health · State office

  Hardeman County Health Department

  10825 Old Highway 64, Bolivar, TN 38008

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services to county residents.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 731-658-5291DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tn.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Hardeman County Circuit Court Clerk

  Hardeman County CJC, 505 S Main Street, Suite A, Bolivar, TN 38008

  Help here

  • Court information and formsResidents can get information about court cases, fines, diversions, and expungement paperwork.
  Call 731-658-6524DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardemancounty.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  102 E. College Street, Jackson, TN 38301

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportOlder adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding care, meals, transportation, and other supports.
  Call 866-836-6678DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on swtdd.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Hardeman County Emergency Management Agency

  100 Main Street, Bolivar, TN 38008

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe agency helps residents prepare for disasters and responds to emergencies that threaten people or property.
  Call 731-658-3264DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hardemancounty.org

Everything in Hardeman County

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