Pathways to Stability

Pathways to Stability

Employment, education, legal aid, and case management services to help individuals build lasting stability.

Last verified: July 21, 2026

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Tennessee Career Center — Murfreesboro

Job search assistance, resume help, skills training, and employment services for all job seekers.

Eligibility: All job seekers

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Adult Education Rutherford County

Free GED preparation, adult literacy, and high school equivalency programs for adults.

Eligibility: Adults without HS diploma

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee

Free civil legal services for income-eligible individuals in housing, family law, benefits, and consumer matters.

Eligibility: Income-based

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Rutherford County Veterans Services

Benefits counseling, claims assistance, and referrals for veterans and their dependents.

Eligibility: Veterans and dependents

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Greenhouse Ministries

Faith-based ministry offering food, financial assistance, and stability support in Rutherford County.

Eligibility: Open to all in Rutherford County

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Murfreesboro Cold Patrol

Street outreach, warming supplies, and connection to shelter and stability resources for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Eligibility: Open to all experiencing homelessness

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Rutherford County Adult Protective Services

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults and connects them to protective services.

Eligibility: Vulnerable adults 18+

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Tennessee Department of Human Services

Administers SNAP, TANF, childcare assistance, and other safety-net programs for income-eligible Tennesseans.

Eligibility: Income-based

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Rutherford County Schools — McKinney-Vento

Educational support and stability services for school-age children experiencing homelessness.

Eligibility: School-age children experiencing homelessness

Last verified: July 21, 2026

MTSU Small Business Development Center

Free business consulting, training, and resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Eligibility: Entrepreneurs and small business owners

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Centerstone — Substance Use Treatment

Outpatient and residential substance use treatment programs for all ages, with sliding-scale fees.

Eligibility: All ages; sliding scale

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Tennessee Reconnect — Adult Education

Free community college tuition for eligible Tennessee adults without a college degree.

Eligibility: Tennessee adults 18+ without college degree

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Rutherford County Trustee — Tax Relief

Property tax relief programs for elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners in Rutherford County.

Eligibility: Elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Catholic Charities of Tennessee

Social services including immigration assistance, refugee resettlement, counseling, and emergency aid — open to all regardless of faith.

Eligibility: Open to all regardless of faith

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Doors of Hope — Stability Programs

Life skills, employment readiness, and stability support programs for women.

Eligibility: Women seeking stability support

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Murfreesboro City Schools — Family Resource Center

Connects families of Murfreesboro City Schools students to community resources, basic needs assistance, and support services.

Eligibility: Families of Murfreesboro City Schools students

Last verified: July 21, 2026

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