6 Resources
Free civil legal services for low-income residents across 48 counties in Middle Tennessee including Nashville. Covers family law, housing, consumer, and public benefits cases. Intake requires proof of income (pay stubs, benefits letters), photo ID, and case-related documents (court papers, leases, notices). Applicants can call or apply online; eligibility is based on household size and income relative to federal poverty guidelines.
615-244-6610 · 300 Deaderick St, Suite 800, Nashville, TN 37201
Statewide organization coordinating legal aid programs and operating the Tennessee Free Legal Answers online portal for low-income residents. Serves all 95 counties. The Alliance itself does not take individual cases but connects residents to the appropriate regional legal aid program and to pro bono volunteer attorneys. Users should have photo ID and case-related documents ready when referred for intake.
615-627-0956 · 50 Vantage Way, Suite 250, Nashville, TN 37228
Official bar association service connecting the public with licensed Tennessee attorneys by practice area and location. Serves residents statewide, including those who do not qualify for legal aid. Users describe their legal issue by phone or online and receive a referral; a reduced-fee initial consultation may apply. Callers should have a summary of their issue, any court or agency notices, and photo ID ready for the first appointment.
615-383-7421 · 221 4th Ave N, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37219
Statewide nonprofit advocating for healthcare and economic justice for low-income Tennesseans, with direct legal help on TennCare, CoverKids, and other public benefits. Serves clients statewide. Callers should be ready to describe their benefits issue and have photo ID, TennCare or agency notices, denial or termination letters, and proof of income available. Intake is by phone or online; services are free for eligible households.
615-255-0331 · 211 7th Ave N, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37219
Connects Nashville-area residents with licensed attorneys by practice area with standardized reduced-fee initial consultations and separate pro bono referrals for those who qualify. Users describe their legal issue by phone or online and are matched to a participating attorney. Callers should have photo ID, a brief summary of the matter, and any court or agency notices ready so the attorney can review the case at the first appointment.
615-242-9272 · 150 4th Ave N, Suite 1130, Nashville, TN 37219
Tennessee Supreme Court commission working to increase access to the civil justice system for low-income Tennesseans through pro bono, self-help, and court-based programs. The commission does not provide direct representation but coordinates statewide initiatives and connects residents to legal aid, Free Legal Answers, and court self-help centers. Users should have photo ID and case-related documents ready when referred for intake at a partner program.
615-741-2687 · 511 Union St, Suite 600, Nashville, TN 37219