Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
Free civil legal help for eviction, housing, benefits, family law and more, for people who qualify. Nashville eviction help line 833 837 4663.
Official page: las.org/get-help
Free Legal and Tenant Help in Tennessee: Eviction, Housing and Civil Rights
Free legal help in Tennessee for eviction, housing, benefits and family problems: Legal Aid in Middle Tennessee, Memphis and East Tennessee, plus how to report housing discrimination.
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Hi friend. If you got an eviction notice or court papers, don't ignore them. Free legal help exists in Tennessee, and calling early can give you more options.
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Where can I get free legal help in Middle Tennessee?
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands offers free help in certain civil cases, including eviction, foreclosure, landlord problems, discrimination, domestic violence, TennCare and SNAP. Call 800 238 1443. If no one answers, leave a voicemail. They usually return calls within 24 to 48 hours. Calling does not mean they have accepted your case.
Official page: las.org/get-help
I'm facing eviction in Nashville. What do I do?
If you are at risk of eviction in Davidson County, call 833 837 4663 (833 837 HOME) and leave your name, date of birth and phone number. If you have a court date, say the date in your message. They may help if you are being evicted, were locked out, or got a notice on your door telling you to leave.
Official page: las.org/evictionhelp
What about Memphis?
Memphis Area Legal Services provides free legal advice and representation for low income, disabled and elderly clients in Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby and Tipton counties. Call 901 523 8822.
Official page: malsi.org
What about East Tennessee?
Legal Aid of East Tennessee has offices across the region. Call 865 637 0484 for Knox, Loudon and Sevier counties, 865 371 8730 for the Knoxville Eviction Prevention Program, or 800 572 7457 toll free for the Chattanooga and Cleveland offices. If your court date is within 14 days, call the office for your county directly.
Official page: laet.org/contact-us
How do I report housing discrimination?
The Civil Rights Enforcement Division of the Tennessee Attorney General's Office investigates claims of discrimination in housing, employment, education and public places based on protected characteristics like race, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability. You can file a complaint on its page.
Official page: tn.gov/humanrights.html
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Who to call in Tennessee
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Memphis Area Legal Services
Free legal help for low income, disabled and elderly clients in four West Tennessee counties.
Official page: malsi.org
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
Free legal help through offices in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Maryville, Johnson City and more.
Official page: laet.org/contact-us
Tennessee Attorney General, Civil Rights Enforcement Division
Investigates discrimination in housing, employment, education and public places. File a complaint online.
Official page: tn.gov/humanrights.html
Tennessee 211 (TN211)
Ask about rent help, utility help and other legal help near you.
Official page: tn211.org
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