Resources available for COVID-19 assistance

Below is a compilation of local, state and federal resources available to help residential and commercial DREMC members obtain assistance in recovering financially from the COVID-19 crisis. Other links provide health and safety information. Please click on the links to find the resources suitable for your current needs.

DREMC cares about our members, and we remain committed to the communities we serve by making available these valuable resources.

Residential members are encouraged to call your local DREMC office for more information and assistance with the COVID-19 resources. 

Commercial members may contact DREMC’s Business Programs Specialist Teresa Merlo at 931-680-5882, or email tmerlo@dremc.com.

RESIDENTIAL RESOURCES 

Local Agencies

BEDFORD COUNTY
Bedford County Good Samaritan Association
931-684-8160
South Central Human Resources
931-684-3015

 

COFFEE COUNTY
Coffee County Good Samaritan Association (Manchester)
931-728-5122
Parish Nursing
931-455-5447
Salvation Army
931-454-0041
South Central Human Resources
931-461-0041
The Attic
931-393-3002

 

FRANKLIN COUNTY
Almost Home
931-968-2503
Attic Outlet
931-393-3002
Franklin County Good Samaritan Association
931-967-9336
Henry Center FUMC Parish Nursing
931-455-5447
Multi County Cancer Society
931-393-4443
Salvation Army
931-962-0580
South Central Human Resources
931-967-1438
Southeastern Human Resources (Sewanee)
423-949-2191
Otey Memorial Parish (Sewanee)
931-598-5926

 

GILES COUNTY
Giles County Help Center
931-363-8655
South Central Human Resources
931-363-5535

 

MARSHALL COUNTY
Marshall County Good Samaritan Association
931-359-4806
South Central Human Resources
931-359-6393

 

MAURY COUNTY
Maury County Good Samaritan Association (Family Center)
931-388-3840
South Central Human Resources
931-388-1173

 

MOORE COUNTY
Moore County Senior Center
931-759-7317
South Central Human Resources
931-759-7827

RESIDENTIAL RESOURCES

Duck River EMC

Heat Pump Loan Deferral Application

Complete the DREMC heat pump loan deferral application, and submit here or drop the form off at any DREMC office. Qualifying criteria apply.

State Agencies

TN Department of Human Services

Financial Aid Available for Certain Families That Lost Employment Due to COVID-19

Federal Agencies

USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural
Resource Guide

US Department of Treasury

CARES Act Assistance for Workers
and Families

BUSINESS
RESOURCES 

TN Department of Economic
& Community Development
COVID-19 Small Business Resources

 

Small Business Administration
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

 

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF OPTIONS

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
This loan program provides loan forgiveness for retaining employees by temporarily expanding the traditional SBA 7(a) loan program.

 

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL) Loan Advance
This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.

 

SBA Express Bridge Loans
Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.

 

SBA Debt Relief
The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

SCORE
Free business mentoring and education

 

Pathway Women’s Business Center
Training, education and peer learning for women entrepreneurs

 

Pathway Lending COVID-19 Rapid
Recovery Resource

 

TN Department of Economic
& Community Development
COVID-19 updates and information

 

UT Institute of Agriculture
COVID-19 Resources

 

USDA COVID-19 Federal Rural
Resource Guide

US Department of the Treasury
CARES Act Resources

 

TVA EnergyRight for Business
& Industry
COVID-19 Resources