Petersburg

Local offices in Petersburg

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

• Utilities · Regional office

  Fayetteville Public Utilities

  Help here

  • Water service and billingContact Fayetteville Public Utilities about Petersburg water service and bills.
  Call 931-433-1522Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Petersburg Town Hall

  120 Eastside Square, Petersburg, TN 37144

  Help here

  • Town government servicesContact Town Hall for help with town departments and local government services.
  Call 931-659-9826DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department

  120 Eastside Square, Petersburg, TN 37144

  Help here

  • Parks and recreationContact Town Hall to ask about Petersburg parks and recreation services.
  Call 931-659-9826DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Petersburg, Tennessee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Petersburg

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

Job help near Petersburg

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 Petersburg. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Lincoln County

  Also helps young people

  12 miles away

  1437 Winchester Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334

  Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Wednesday

  Call 931-433-7182 Ext: 1195Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 2025

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Lewisburg

  Also helps young people

  14 miles away

  1794 Mooresville Hwy., Lewisburg, TN 37091

  Hours: 8:00 am 4:30 pm Monday- Wednesday (Thurs and Friday by appt only)

  Call 931-422-2338DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 2025

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center of Tennessee - Bedford County

  Also helps young people

  16 miles away

  310 Colloredo Blvd, Suite A, Shelbyville, TN 37160

  Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:00am - 4:30pm

  Call 931-735-6891Directions

  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 Lincoln County

Petersburg is in Lincoln County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Child support · State office

  17th Judicial District Child Support Office

  103 South Main Street, Fayetteville, TN 37334

  Help here

  • Child support servicesYou can get help with child support payments and services for your family.Apply online
  Call 931-438-1909DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Lincoln County Family Assistance Office

  2221 Thornton Taylor Parkway, Fayetteville, TN 37334-3637

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceYou can apply for SNAP food benefits, Families First, child care help, Medicaid, and TennCare.Apply online
  Call 833-772-8347DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Lincoln County Health Department

  1000 Washington Street West, Suite A, Fayetteville, TN 37334

  Help here

  • Public health servicesYou can ask about health services, health education, restaurant inspections, and other local health programs.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families with young children get healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Read more
  Call 931-433-3231DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Central Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportGet information and referrals for aging and disability services, including in-home support and Medicare counseling.
  Call 866-836-6678Website

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

• State office

  Fayetteville Driver Services Center

  4110 Thornton Taylor Parkway, Fayetteville, TN 37334

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and state IDsYou can apply for or renew a driver license or state identification card.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Fayetteville-Lincoln County Public Library

  306 Elk Avenue North, Fayetteville, TN 37334

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books and other library materials.Apply online
  Call 931-433-3286DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Lincoln 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