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Blood Assurance opens donation center in Clarksville following severe weather

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Due to increased demand, Blood Assurance has opened a donation center in Clarksville today.

The center at 1767 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Suite E will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Monday, all donation centers will be open.

Donors can schedule an appointment online or walk-in.

We know these tornadoes are heartbreaking. Here's how you can help

The loss created by these storms is heartbreaking. Our NewsChannel 5 team wants to help, and we know that you do too.

That is why we are partnering with United Way and Community Foundation to raise money for tornado victims. Through the emergency response fund, you can designate whether you want your money to go to Davidson County or the surrounding counties.

Everything you give will go to help victims of the storm.

NewsChannel 5 is also providing $5,000 in matching money to get donations started in both funds.

Donations can be made here

Blind woman entertains assisted living neighbors, plays seven instruments

“I’ve never met anyone like Tennie.”

That’s how one neighbor at Stones River Manor in Murfreesboro describes Tennie Fitzpatrick, who has mastered as many as seven different musical instruments. Each day, Tennie shares those talents with residents, workers and visitors. It’s an ability Tennie herself believes is “a gift from God.” That’s because Tennie is blind, and overcame a difficult, abusive childhood.  Forrest Sanders shares this truly inspirational story.

- Rhori Johnston

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