Shelbyville-Bedford County Senior Citizen Center
Address
111 JG Helton Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-0019
www.shelbyvilletn.org/departments/parks___recreation_center/seniors/index.php
AKA:
Shelbyville Senior Center
Description:
Provides a variety of services to seniors including congregate meals, home delivered meals and transportation to residents of Bedford County. The senior program center provides a social environment for seniors aged 50 and older. Individuals are able to attend the center for recreation such as yoga, games, and arts and crafts' daily hot meal (Monday through Friday at 11:00 am); home-delivered meals for persons 60 and older in Shelbyville (there is waiting list); and center provides transportation within a 70 mile radius to the general public. Trip priorities include medical, employment, education, senior center/nutrition site, and social service agency visits needed by Bedford County residents.
Hours:
Senior Center Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Hot Lunch: Mon - Fri 11:00 am (Individuals attending the center for lunch must notify staff by 10:00 am the day prior)
Intake Process:
Call, email or walk in for information. Call to schedule transportation; transportation must be scheduled 2 days in advance. If traveling to Nashville or Murfreesboro appointments must be scheduled between 9:00 am and 12:00 Noon.
Program Fees:
Senior Center Annual Membership Fee: $15.00. Membership is not required however members receive a newsletter in the mail once a month. The newsletter provides information regarding activities and events offered at the center.
Hot Lunch at the Center: $1.50/meal
Home-Delivered Meals: If an individual is able to pay the meals are $7.00/day. If an individual is unable to pay, he/she will have to contact the district and provide proof of income to determine eligibility for reduced payment. Client does not have to receive meals everyday. Typically there is a waiting list for this service.
Transportation: Fees range from $2.00 - $35.00 depending on location.
Eligibility:
Senior Center and daily hot lunch is open to persons 50 and older in Bedford County; Individuals must be at least 50 years old and able to care for themselves. The facility does not have an onsite nurse. Home delivered meals are for those ages 60 and older who live in the Shelbyville city limits; Transportation is for Bedford County residents; all minors under the age of 17 who are traveling must be accompanied by an adult.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
April 10, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
111 JG Helton Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Contacts
Sonia Miller
Primary Contact
Shelbville- Bedford County Senior Center Director
Email to Request Newsletter
Phone Numbers
Main
(931) 684-0019
Alternate - Shelbyville Recreation Center
(931) 684-9780
Services
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Description
Provides hot lunch time meals to seniors in the community.
Hours
Mon - Fri 11:00 am
Required Documents
No documents required
Eligibility
Individuals must be at least 50 years of age
Fees
$1.50
Intake Procedure
Individuals attending the center for lunch must notify staff by 10:00 am the day prior
Service Area
Residents of Bedford County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- Bedford County
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Description
A hot lunch time meal is delivered to residents within the Shelbyville city limits.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Delivery times will vary
Required Documents
Proof of income if the individual is unable to pay
Eligibility
Individuals receiving home delivered meals must be at least 60 years or older and reside within the Shelbyville City limits.
Fees
If an individual is able to pay the meals are $7 a day. If an individual is unable to pay, he/she will have to contact the district and provide proof of income to determine eligibility for reduced payment. Client does not have to receive meals everyday. Typically a waiting list.
Intake Procedure
Call to set up meal deliveries
Service Area
Residents of Shelbyville
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- Shelbyville
- Bedford County
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Description
Provides transportation within a 70 mile radius to the general public. Trip priorities include medical, employment, education, senior center/nutrition site, and social services agencies.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
No documents needed
Eligibility
Must be traveling within a 70 mile radius. All minors under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Fees
Fees range from $2.00 - $35.00 depending on location.
Intake Procedure
Call to schedule transportation. Transportation must be scheduled 2 days in advance. If traveling to Nashville or Murfreesboro appointments must be scheduled between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon.
Service Area
Residents of Bedford County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- Bedford County
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Description
Provides a social environment for seniors age 50 and older. Individuals are able to attend the center for recreation such as yoga, games, arts and crafts. Membership is not required however members receive a newsletter in the mail once a month. The newsletter provides information regarding activities and events offered at the center.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
No documents required
Eligibility
Individuals must be at least 50 years old and able to care for themselves. The facility does not have an onsite nurse.
Fees
Membership fee is $15 a year. However, membership is not required to use the center.
Intake Procedure
Walk in
Service Area
Residents of Bedford County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- Bedford County
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