Extreme cold overflow shelter open Sunday night

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — With a low temperature of 28 F Sunday night and wind chills in the upper 30s and 40s, Metro is opening its extreme cold weather overflow shelter for the unhoused.

If you or someone you know needs shelter from the cold, the shelter is located at 3230 Brick Church Pike in Nashville. It will be open Jan. 7 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and couples and pets are welcome.

Those who need shelter are asked to first contact Nashville Rescue Mission and Room In the Inn before seeking help with Metro.

If you want to receive text alerts any time Metro opens their cold weather shelter, text the word NashvilleWinter to 84483 or visit Nashville.gov/Homeless and check the alert bar.

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Santa Train stops feel especially impactful in wake of Hurricane Helene

There are still so many families in East Tennessee hurting following the floods from Hurricane Helene in September. That made this year's running of the Santa Train extra special for many families in the northeast part of the state. This special Santa Express has been making an annual run in part of Appalachia for over 80 years.

-Lelan Statom