Family Promise of Rutherford County
Provides shelter, case management, and supportive services to families with minor children experiencing homelessness.
Eligibility: Families with minor children
Last verified: July 21, 2026
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The Salvation Army – Murfreesboro
Community meals, food pantry, supportive housing, short-term rent and utility assistance, case management, worship services, and seasonal programs. Services, funding, eligibility, and space vary. Call (615) 895-7071 to ask what assistance is currently available.
Eligibility: Primarily serves low-income individuals and families facing crisis in Rutherford County and surrounding communities. Call for current eligibility and program availability. Services are not guaranteed or open to everyone at all times.
Last verified: July 21, 2026
The Journey Home – Murfreesboro
Transitional housing and supportive services for individuals working toward stable housing.
Eligibility: Call for current availability
Last verified: July 21, 2026
Doors of Hope
Transitional housing and recovery support for women seeking safe, stable housing.
Eligibility: Women seeking transitional housing
Last verified: July 21, 2026
Murfreesboro Cold Patrol
Street outreach, warming supplies, and connection to shelter resources for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Eligibility: Open to all experiencing homelessness
Last verified: July 21, 2026
Affordable Housing & Vouchers
Rutherford County Housing Authority
Administers public housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs for income-eligible residents.
Eligibility: Income-based eligibility
Last verified: July 21, 2026
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
State agency offering affordable housing programs, homebuyer assistance, and rental assistance statewide.
Eligibility: Income-based eligibility
Last verified: July 21, 2026
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
Free or low-cost housing counseling for renters, homebuyers, and those facing foreclosure or eviction.
Eligibility: Open to all
Last verified: July 21, 2026
Outreach & Advocacy
Murfreesboro Cold Patrol
Street outreach, warming supplies, and connection to shelter resources for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Eligibility: Open to all experiencing homelessness
Last verified: July 21, 2026
Rutherford County Homeless Coalition
Coordinates community-wide response to homelessness and connects individuals to local resources.
Eligibility: Open to all
Last verified: July 21, 2026
Legal & Financial Housing Help
Tennessee Legal Aid — Housing
Free civil legal assistance for income-eligible individuals facing eviction, foreclosure, or housing discrimination.
Eligibility: Income-based eligibility
Last verified: July 21, 2026
211 Tennessee — Housing
Dial 211 to connect with housing resources, emergency shelter referrals, and rental assistance programs across Tennessee.
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Eligibility: All Tennessee residents
Last verified: July 21, 2026
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