As frigid temperatures continue across Middle Tennessee, organizations are opening their doors to provide warmth, meals, and other essential services for those impacted by the winter storm. Below is a growing list of resources available this weekend.
Warming centers & indoor spaces
Saturday–Sunday
The Ryman Auditorium
The Ryman is offering free daytime tour admission for Tennessee residents through the weekend for those still without power. Visitors must present a valid Tennessee ID at the box office.
Hot meals & food assistance
Saturday–Tuesday
Tyson Foods: Meals That Matter® Disaster Relief
Tyson Foods is deploying its Meals That Matter® Disaster Relief Team to Nashville to serve free, hot meals in response to snow and ice storms.
Where:
Walmart Supercenter #688
5824 Nolensville Pike, Nashville
When:
Saturday, Jan. 31: 12–4 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 1 through at least Tuesday, Feb. 3: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. daily
Company volunteers will be onsite to serve meals, and chaplain services will also be available. During deployments, the team can serve anywhere from 2,000 to more than 10,000 meals per day, depending on community needs.
Hygiene services
Williamson County: Free shower access
Williamson County Emergency Management Agency said residents who remain without power can access free showers at select parks and recreation facilities:
- Indoor Sports Complex – Brentwood
920 Heritage Way - Recreation Complex at Nolensville
7250 Nolensville Road
Hours:
- Saturday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sunday: 1–5 p.m.
Officials ask visitors to bring their own towels and personal shower items.
🚿 Free Showers Available 🚿
— Williamson County Emergency Management Agency (@WCTNEMA) January 31, 2026
Still without power? Williamson County NES customers may use shower facilities free of charge at select @wc_parksandrec locations during the winter storm.
📍 Indoor Sports Complex – Brentwood
920 Heritage Way
📍 Recreation Complex at… pic.twitter.com/CEvbjEhkkJ
Let us know if there’s a resource we should add. Email newsroom@newschannel5.com with the location, hours, and type of assistance offered.
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