Better Options TN
Address
511 W Meade Boulevard
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 424-0045
AKA:
Better Options
Description:
Better Options offers education and connection to resources in Middle TN for newcomers to the country, including information on rental and housing resources, translation and interpretation services in English and Spanish, notary services, monthly legal clinics with information on immigration and other legal issues, and courses specifically focused on teaching language and cultural skills to gain employment and to successfully thrive in the US.
Hours:
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; English Class: Wednesdays at 10:00 am; evening classes coming soon
Intake Process:
Walk in or call for appointment
Program Fees:
No Fee
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
All counties in Middle TN; agency targets newcomers to the US, but all are eligible for services
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
March 12, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed for mentoring, teaching, technical support and at events; Spanish language skills are helpful but not required to volunteer. Call Jenni Halterman (629-215-0936) for more information
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
511 W Meade Boulevard
Franklin, TN 37064
Contacts
Luis Sara
General Agency Email
Phone Numbers
Main
(615) 424-0045
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Unincorporated)
Services
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Description
Provides ESL classes called Culture Class, which provides education on both the English language as well as American culture. Students will learn important cultural norms that enable them to be respectful and responsible employees and community members. Students learn English that will be used in the workplace, school and in the community.
Hours
English Class: Wednesdays at 10:00 am, evening classes coming soon
Required Documents
None required
Eligibility
Agency targets newcomers to the US, but all are eligible for services; currently the Culture Class is only available during the day and for women; the agency hopes to add an evening class soon that will be open to both men and women
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in for classes or call for more information or class schedule
Languages
Spanish and translator services for other languages
Service Area
Middle TN
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Hickman County
- Marshall County
- Maury County
- Rutherford County
- Williamson County
- Cheatham County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides connections to local Middle TN resources and organizations, mentoring and life coaching services to assist newcomers to the country to assimilate and thrive in the US. Among many other services, agency staff act as advisors to help clients find housing to rent or purchase; staff connect clients with realtors or banks who can help with financing.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
None required
Eligibility
Agency targets newcomers to the US, but all are eligible for services
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in or call for appointment
Languages
Spanish and translator services for other languages
Service Area
Middle TN
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Hickman County
- Marshall County
- Maury County
- Rutherford County
- Williamson County
- Cheatham County
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Description
Provides legal advice on immigration and other legal issues, as well as a monthly legal clinic open to the public
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Agency targets newcomers to the US, but all are eligible for services.
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call for appointiment or details on monthly legal clinic schedule
Languages
Spanish and translator services for other languages
Service Area
Middle TN
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Hickman County
- Marshall County
- Maury County
- Rutherford County
- Williamson County
- Cheatham County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Agency has a completely bilingual staff member who can translate or interpret documents in Spanish and English
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
None required
Eligibility
Agency targets newcomers to the US, but all are eligible for services
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in or call for appointment
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Middle TN
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Hickman County
- Marshall County
- Maury County
- Rutherford County
- Williamson County
- Cheatham County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Notary services are available for school documentation, marriage licenses, college documents, etc.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Photo ID required or some valid form of ID
Eligibility
Agency targets newcomers to the US, but all are eligible for services
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Walk in or call for appointiment
Languages
Spanish and translator services available for other languages
Service Area
Middle TN counties
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Dickson County
- Hickman County
- Marshall County
- Maury County
- Rutherford County
- Williamson County
- Cheatham County
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Telephone Numbers
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