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Metro Social Services opens weather overflow shelter for the unhoused on Monday

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Social Services and the Office of Homeless Services is opening an extreme cold weather overflow shelter for the unhoused seeking shelter from the cold on Monday.

The shelter will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at 3230 Brick Church Pike.

The city advises that pets are welcome but must be crated.

Tennessee restores habitats to aid monarch butterflies amid endangered status threat

It's migratory season for billions of animals across the United States. That means millions of birds and butterflies will take a rest stop in Tennessee and Kentucky as they move south for winter. Tennessee state parks are working to create vital habitat for the migrating monarchs. You may be able to follow their lead around your home to help reverse a declining monarch population.

- Lelan Statom