NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — For those in the unhoused community, Nashville will open its shelters Monday night for a warm place to go.
The shelter will open from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. at 3230 Brick Church Pike.
Couples and pets are welcome. Pets must be crated.
Those needing to get out of the cold are asked to first seek shelter at the Nashville Rescue Mission and Room In The Inn.
For shelter alerts, text the word NashvilleWinter to 84483 to get text alerts every time Metro opens the Extreme Cold Weather Overflow Shelter.
You can also visit Nashville.gov/Homeless where the alert bar will notify you of the shelter opening.
Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
