Paris

Local offices in Paris

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

• State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Henry County Office

  1023 Mineral Wells Avenue, Suite F, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • Family assistanceApply for food assistance, Families First, child care help, Medicaid, and TennCare.
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Paris Board of Public Utilities

  117 East Washington Street, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • Electric, water, and wastewater service and billingGet help starting utility service, paying your bill, or reporting an outage.
  Call 731-642-1322DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Paris-Henry County Public Utility District

  215 W Wood Street, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • Natural gas service and billingGet help with natural gas service, payments, or your gas bill.Read more
  Call 731-642-5635DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Paris Civic Center

  650 Volunteer Drive, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • Community recreationUse the gym, indoor walking track, basketball court, and indoor pool.
  Call 731-644-2517DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Paris City Hall

  100 N Caldwell Street, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and information about city services.
  Call 731-641-1402DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Paris Driver Services Center

  1120 Tyson Avenue, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit the center for driver license services.
  Call 731-641-8863DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  W. G. Rhea Public Library

  400 West Washington Street, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public resources.
  Call 731-642-1702DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rheapubliclibrary.org

City of Paris, Tennessee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Paris

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

Job help near Paris

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 Paris. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Huntingdon

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  20 miles away

  470 Mustang Drive, Huntingdon, TN 38344

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

  Call (731) 352-8815DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 26, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Dresden

  Also helps young people

  22 miles away

  116 W Main St., Dresden, TN 38225

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

  Call 731-364-0100DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Waverly

  Also helps young people

  31 miles away

  711 Holly Lane, Waverly, TN 37185

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

  Call 931-296-5872DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 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 Henry County

Paris is in Henry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Tennessee Department of Human Services, Henry County Family Assistance Office

  1023 Mineral Wells Avenue, Suite F, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • Family assistanceApply for SNAP, Families First, child care help, Medicaid, and TennCare.Read more
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Tennessee Child Support Office, Henry County

  101 West Blythe Street, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing parentage and child support orders, collecting payments, or changing an order.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 731-644-9191DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Interlocal Community Action Program

  Help here

  • Community action supportAsk about community support services available to Henry County residents.
  Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Henry County Health Department

  803 Joy Street, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, health screenings, vital records, and other local health services.
  • WICPregnant people and families with young children can ask about food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Read more
  Call 731-642-4025DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Tennessee 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find nearby help with basic needs, health care, housing, and other services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwtn.org

• Older adults · County office

  Henry County Office on Aging

  55 Jones Bend Rd Exd, Paris, TN 38242

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder residents can ask about meals, respite care, transportation, and activities that support independent living.
  • Area Agency on Aging and Disability referralsAsk the office about regional aging and disability services available to Henry County residents.Read more
  Call 731-642-2919DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Henry 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