South Central Human Resource Agency

04/16/2026

🌿 A Different Kind of 4/20 🌿

Join SCHRA Recovery Courts & Community Corrections for the Higher Ground Recovery Summit on April 20, 2026 — where we’re trading the high for the healed.

This one-day event brings together a powerful lineup of speakers focused on recovery, resilience, and real-life change. Whether you work in the field or are personally connected to recovery, this is a day you won’t want to miss.

📍 Location: SCHRA Central Office – Fayetteville
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
💲 Cost: FREE (yes, really)
🎓 Bonus: Attendees may qualify for FREE CE hours
🍽️ Lunch: Catered and provided at no cost

👉 Register now: https://forms.gle/p7toAKmk9kqFCXPd8

📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer
📧 Questions? Contact Tony Patterson at tpatterson@schra.us

Let’s come together for a day of connection, learning, and hope. 💚

17th Judicial District Recovery Courts 22nd District Recovery Court

04/14/2026

🚨 **Auction Ending Soon!** 🚨

We’ve got several items currently up for auction on GovDeals, including **sedans, Econoline vans, and kitchen equipment**—and time is almost up!

From time to time, as equipment is replaced, we make these items available to the public through GovDeals.

⏰ **Bidding closes tomorrow (April 15) at 8:00 PM**

👉 Take a look and place your bids here: https://www.govdeals.com/en/search/filters?seller=South%20Central%20Human%20Resource%20Agency,%20TN&locationId=41065

Good luck and happy bidding! 🚗🍽️

GovDeals' online marketplace provides services to government, educational, and related entities for the sale of surplus assets to the public. Auction rules may vary across sellers.

04/08/2026

📢 Notice: Central Office Phone Lines Down This Afternoon

Our main (Central) office phone lines will be down today starting at 3:00 p.m. due to scheduled maintenance.

If you need assistance, please reach out to your local service center directly. You can find yours at www.schra.us/service-centers.

We appreciate your patience while we complete these updates!

The South Central Human Resource Agency has Neighborhood Service Centers located in each of its thirteen serviced counties. Each center provides a wealth of services and information for the citizens of its residing county.

03/31/2026

Spring into good food and great company! 🌷🐣

If you're 60 or older, we invite you to enjoy our April Senior Nutrition menu, filled with nutritious, delicious meals—lovingly prepared by our amazing kitchen staff. 💛

Join us at your nearest meal site for friendly faces, warm meals, and a little extra springtime cheer! 🌼

📍 Find your location: www.schra.us/services/elderly-resources

🚗 For home-delivered meals (Meals on Wheels), call: 866-836-6678

We can’t wait to serve you this month! 🐇🥕

03/31/2026

📌 Office Closure Notice

All SCHRA offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Good Friday holiday.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 6.

If you need assistance in the meantime, please visit www.schra.us to find your local service center.

03/18/2026

Due to the high volume of LIHEAP applications received, some clients may soon receive notice that their application has been placed on a waitlist.

So what does that mean? ⬇️

If you have submitted your application and all required documents, your application is on file and will be reviewed according to program guidelines as funding becomes available.

Being waitlisted does not mean your application has been denied.

Your application remains active, no additional documents are needed, and it will be processed based on household need—and not necessarily in the order it was received, per state guidelines.

⚡ Important Reminder:
Please continue paying your utility bill until your benefit has been applied to your account—even if you receive an approval notice.
At this time, we are unable to provide specific processing timelines.

📞 If you have questions about your application, please contact your local county office (rather than the central office):
www.schra.us/service-centers

📝 Need to apply? You can submit an application at any time:
www.schra.us/services/energy-assistance

📧 Be sure to check your email (and spam folder) for updates regarding your application status.

We appreciate your patience as our team works through a high volume of applications and continues serving our communities. 💙

03/11/2026

🔧 Notice: Early Closure Today

All South Central Human Resource Agency offices, including our Neighborhood Service Centers and American Job Centers, will close early today (Wednesday, March 11) at 3:00 p.m. due to scheduled network upgrades and maintenance.

These upgrades will help ensure our systems continue running smoothly so we can better serve our communities across South Central Tennessee.

🕒 We will reopen Thursday, March 12 at 8:00 a.m.

Thank you for your understanding!

03/05/2026

🥗 March is Senior Nutrition Month in Tennessee!

Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed March as a time to recognize programs that help older adults stay healthy, independent, and connected. 💙

At South Central Human Resource Agency, our Senior Nutrition program is proud to serve seniors across our 13-county region.

🍽️ 219,026 meals served in Fiscal Year 2024–2025
🚗 91,822 home-delivered meals to seniors who are homebound

These meals provide more than nutrition — they offer daily connection and a friendly check-in for seniors who might otherwise spend the day alone. 🤝

👏 A special thank you to our amazing nutrition staff working in kitchens, senior centers, and on meal delivery routes. Your dedication truly makes a difference! ❤️

Learn more:
🌐 www.schra.us/services/elderly-resources

To find out if you qualify for home-delivered meals, call:
📞 1-866-836-6678

03/04/2026

We’re currently receiving a high volume of LIHEAP applications and status calls. Our team is working diligently to review applications, issue approvals, and generate payments as quickly as possible.

Before calling for a status update:

📧 Check your email and client account first.
If you applied online, log in using your email address to view your status and any requested updates. The state system automatically sends email notifications when action is needed or when your application is approved. If you don’t see an email in your inbox, please check your spam or junk folder.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Approval does not mean immediate payment. Please continue paying your utility bill until the LIHEAP benefit is applied to your account.

⏳ Applications are being processed through a new state database and processing system this year. While we are operating within required timelines, payments still take time to move through the system and reach your utility provider.

📞 Limiting status calls allows our staff to focus on processing applications faster.

Thank you for your patience as we serve households across South Central Tennessee.

02/26/2026

🍀 Our March Senior Nutrition Menu is here—and it’s full of good food and good fortune! 🍀

If you’re 60 or older, join us for nutritious, delicious meals prepared daily by our amazing kitchen team. March's menu is packed with flavor, friendly faces, and a warm place to gather. Because feeling lucky starts with a full plate and great company.

👉 Find a meal site near you: www.schra.us/services/elderly-resources

🚗 Prefer meals at home? Our Meals on Wheels program is ready to serve you—call 866-836-6678.

We’re serving up smiles all month long—no leprechaun required. 💚

02/25/2026

📢 Public Notice: Governing Board Meeting

The South Central Human Resource Agency’s Governing Board will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 26, at 11:00 a.m.

As always, the public is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact our office or visit www.schra.us.

We look forward to your participation!