NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Local shelters are working together to provide resources to the unhoused as temperatures are expected to drop this this weekend in Nashville.
The Metro Emergency Overflow Shelter will be open on Thursday, November 27th from 7 p.m. until 7 am on Friday morning.
The overflow shelter is located at 3230 Brick Church Pike and is open to all adults including individuals with barriers.
- Services: Hot meals, snacks, mats/cots
- Pet Info: Pets welcome; kennels provided
- Transportation: WeGo Route #23B, free after 7:00 PM
Nashville shelter providers serve unhoused neighbors at five different locations listed below. These shelters are listed in order of primary shelter options to overflow shelter options.
Nashville Rescue Mission
- Open to: Men, women, and children.
- Services: Warm beds, hot meals, showers, supportive services
- Pet Info: Kennels available for dogs
- Locations:
Men’s Campus – 639 Lafayette Street
Women & Children’s Campus –1716 Rosa Parks Blvd
Note: Suspensions may be lifted during cold weather. Call (615) 255-2475 to verify.
Room In The Inn
- Open to: All adults including individuals with barriers.
- Services: Showers, laundry, meals, education programs and supportive services.
- Day Center Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday for Restroom Access Only, 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
- Evening Shelter: Adult men housed in area congregations Nov1– Mar 31.
- Location: 705 Drexel Street
For more information, visit the information desk daily from 3:00pm-4pm or call 615-251-7019.
Launch Pad Emergency Shelter
Open to: Young adults between the ages of 18-24 in an LGBTQ+ affirming environment
- Services: Warm beds, meals, showers, and basic supplies
- Schedule: Open nightly from November 1 to March 31
- Locations include:
Donelson-Open from Sunday to Wednesday
Green Hills-Open from Thursday to Saturday
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