COVID-19 Resource Guide for Tennesseans
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If you need food…
National food pantry locator.
Statewide information about food pantries, meal sites, senior dining sites, and more.
Free meals available to children while public schools are closed.
If you need medical care…
Regularly-updated list of coronavirus assessment clinics by county.
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOTLINE // 833-556-2476 // 877-857-2945
Multilingual assistance from 10 am - 10 pm CDT daily.
Clinics providing routine services for individuals regardless of insurance or ability to pay. Not all locations are assessing for COVID-19; please contact the clinic before visiting.
If you need help with housing…
TN DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Assistance finding and maintaining safe, stable, and affordable housing options.
Shelter services for Tennessee residents.
List of agencies offering assistance to homeowners experiencing difficulty paying their mortgage.
If you are a survivor of domestic violence…
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE // 800-356-6767
Confidential support, assistance with safety planning, direct connections to shelters and referrals to community services 24/7.
If you need internet connection…
Offering two months of free in-home interest to qualifying households.
Free public wi-fi for 60 days and free broadband for households with teachers or students from kindergarten to college.
Free public wi-fi for 60 days.
Regularly updated index of public wi-fi provided by Tennessee cities.
If you own a small business…
TN DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Statewide government support for business owners.
APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS ECONOMIC AID DIRECTORY
Community assistance in Northeastern Tennessee.
Resource directory for small businesses in Chattanooga.
Response resources for Nashville entrepreneurs.
Response resources for Memphis entrepreneurs.
If you are 60+…
TN Commission on Aging & Disability // 866-836-6678
Assistance for senior residents (age of 60+)
TN Aging Nutrition Program // 866-836-6678
Provides meals and nutrition education to adults age 60+.
If you are a parent or student…
MNPS AT-HOME LEARNING RESOURCES
Online learning resources offering free access to their platforms during this time.
Information about colleges and universities in Tennessee.