Ford Community Center

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we celebrate the people whose hard work is the foundation of our community.

We hope you're able to enjoy the day and spend time with the people who matter most. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day!

09/01/2026

📍Service Locations: September 1st - 5th

We're bringing services to Covington and Stanton this week!

📅Thursday, September 3rd
-Covington: Tipton County Public Library | 9 am - 4 pm
-Stanton: TCAT Stanton | 9 am - 4 pm

Our locations may be changing, but our services are not! Stay tuned to our page for weekly service location updates.

09/01/2026

📍September Service Locations

We're bringing services to communities across Tipton, Haywood, and Fayette counties in September!

Find us at all of these upcoming service locations:

📅 September 1st - 5th
• Covington: Tipton County Public Library | 9 am - 4 pm
• Stanton: TCAT Stanton | 9 am - 2 pm

📅 September 6th - 12th
• Somerville: Town of Somerville, TN | 9 am - 2 pm
• Stanton: Stanton Welcome Center/Lending Library - Stanton Feeding Haywood - SNAP

📅 September 13th - 19th
• Brownsville: Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce - FEC
• Atoka: Town of Atoka

📅 September 20th - 26th
• Stanton: Stanton Welcome Center/Lending Library - Stanton Feeding Haywood - SNAP
• Oakland: Town of Oakland, TN | 9 am - 4 pm

📅 September 27th - October 3rd
• Mason: Town of Mason Tennessee
• Somerville: Town of Somerville, TN | 9 am - 2 pm

Be on the lookout for additional information here on our page! If you have questions, call 731-432-7833.

08/28/2026

Our "Pathway to Financial Wellness" workshop brought us together to gain practical tools for navigating debt, understanding consumer rights, and making confident financial decisions.

Presented by West Tennessee Legal Services and the Financial Empowerment Center, a program of United Way of West Tennessee, the workshop covered secured and unsecured debt, wage garnishment, credit report disputes, and other financial challenges.

Thank you to our community partners for sharing their knowledge and making valuable financial resources accessible! Explore our event calendar to find upcoming workshops at uwwt.org/fcc.

08/28/2026

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08/26/2026

🚨IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

As we get closer to opening our new Ford Community Center, we'll remove the temporary Community Center unit on August 31st.

While the temporary unit is leaving, our services are not. Services will continue to be available throughout the community at changing locations while we prepare for the opening of our new center.

Stay posted for weekly updates on service locations, upcoming workshops, and other ways to connect with us. We'll keep you informed every step of the way!

08/25/2026

Did you know that Stanton has a library? Stanton Welcome Center/Lending Library is more than just a place to borrow books. It's an inviting space offering resources and opportunities to support personal growth and learning.

Whether you're looking to get your GED, need access to a computer, or are looking for a space to learn something new, they have opportunities for people of all ages to grow and stay connected.

Stop in or call 731-548-2564 to see what the Welcome Center can offer.

08/20/2026

As part of National Clinic Week, we're highlighting how Hardeman County Community Health Center's Stanton Health Center continues to expand care for children and adults in Haywood County and surrounding communities.

Mental health is an essential part of overall wellness, and the Stanton Health Center is committed to connecting patients with the support they need. Through their expanded behavioral health services, the team addresses concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotional or behavioral challenges.

In addition to behavioral health services, patients have access to primary care, chronic disease management, women's health, pediatric services, preventive health, and more, making it easier for everyone to find support close to home.

To learn more about the mental health resources available, visit www.hardemanhealth.org.

08/19/2026

Community Champions of Haywood County is inviting families to the Born Reading Trail Kickoff for a morning of fun that brings reading and movement together!

Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 10 am - 12 noon
Location: Park of Dreams
1700 Welch St, Brownsville, TN, 38012

Enjoy stories throughout the morning along with FREE food and prizes! Bring the whole family for an active morning of reading and moving.

08/17/2026

Your next job opportunity may be closer than you think.

Tennessee State Library & Archives new workforce development program, LegUp, is designed to help you build skills employers value most. After completing the 16-hour program, participants earn a microcredential and are guaranteed a job interview with participating employers.

LegUp is available through participating libraries across West Tennessee, including:

Tipton County Public Library
Somerville-Fayette County Library
Elma Ross Public Library (Haywood County)

Ready to take the next step? Visit one of these participating libraries or learn more at bit.ly/4wZjRSP.