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Lentz Public Health Center

Lentz Public Health Center is a WIC clinic serving Nashville, Tennessee, where families can apply for WIC, complete certifications and pick up nutrition support. Phone and address below, plus what to bring.

(615) 340-5619 Income limits How to apply
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Address2500 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209 Phone(615) 340-5619 State line1-800-342-5942 — Tennessee WIC hotline, if this clinic doesn't answer ServicesWIC applications and certifications, eWIC benefits, nutrition counseling and referrals ServesPregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5 in the Nashville area

Details from public sources — hours and walk-in policies vary by clinic, so call before visiting.

What to have ready

  1. Call first — certifications are by appointment; mention if you're pregnant or applying for an infant (priority scheduling).
  2. Bring four things: photo ID, proof of address, proof of income or your Medicaid/SNAP/TANF card, and the children applying.
  3. Expect 30-60 minutes: paperwork, a free health check (height, weight, iron), and in most states the eWIC card issued the same day.
  4. Income near the line? A pregnancy adds a household member, and Medicaid enrollment qualifies you automatically — check before ruling yourself out.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an appointment at Lentz Public Health Center?

WIC certifications are by appointment at nearly all clinics — call (615) 340-5619 to book. Pregnant women and infants get priority scheduling (federal rules cap their wait at 10 days).

What should I bring to apply?

Four things: photo ID, proof of address, proof of income (recent pay stubs — or your Medicaid, SNAP or TANF card, which counts by itself), and the children applying. Full walkthrough in our application guide.

What are the income limits right now?

For July 2026-June 2027: $40,034/year for a household of 2, $50,542 for 3, $61,050 for 4 (gross income, 185% of poverty). A pregnancy counts as at least one extra household member — and Medicaid, SNAP or TANF enrollment qualifies you automatically.

Can fathers or grandparents bring the kids?

Yes — any parent or legal caregiver can apply for and manage WIC benefits for an eligible child. WIC is not limited to mothers.

Other WIC clinics in Nashville

South Nashville WIC Nutrition Center

3718 Nolensville Pike · (615) 880-3210

Woodbine Public Health Center

224 Oriel Street · (615) 862-7940

Mid-Cumberland Regional Office- Tennessee

710 Hart Lane · (615) 650-7000

East Nashville Public Health Center

1015 East Trinity Lane · (615) 862-7916

Related guides

What WIC covers

Formula, the food package and produce dollars.

The appointment

Minute by minute, so nothing surprises you.

WIC vs SNAP

How they stack, and which to apply for first.

Independent guide — not affiliated with the USDA or any WIC agency. Confirm details with the clinic; only your local agency can enroll you.