As dangerously cold temperatures grip Middle Tennessee, communities across the region are opening warming shelters and support services to help residents who do not have a safe or reliable way to stay warm.
TEMA Statewide Shelter Map
Find a Tennessee shelter near you: Use the map for details and hours, which may vary by county.
More local warming shelters and resources
If you or someone you know needs a heated place to go, here are the current options available:
Nashville's Warming Shelters
To request transportation call 615-401-1712 and please be prepared to provide the this information:
- Your Name
- Your Current location
- The number of people needing transportation
- Are there special needs or mobility concerns?
- Do you have pets? (pets are allowed for transportation)
The Nashville Fire Department and Metro Nashville Police Department have opened all fire stations and police precinct community rooms, excluding the Central Precinct and the East Precinct, as warming locations.
These locations will be open 24/7 until further notice.
The Metro Nashville Parks Department is also opening Community Centers for people wanting to get out of the cold.
- Southeast Regional Community Center: 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Suite 202, Antioch, TN 37013.
- Madison Community Center: 550 N Dupont Ave, Madison, TN 37115
- Nashville Fairgrounds: 401 Wingrove Street Nashville, TN 37203
- Bellevue Community Center: 7638 A Highway 70 S., Nashville, TN 37721
Pets are allowed to be brought to the locations.
Clarksville: 24-hour warming shelter and housing support available
A warming shelter operated by Clarksville Urban Ministries is now open 24 hours a day at:
π 300 Madison Street, Clarksville
The shelter will remain open around the clock until further notice due to the extreme cold.
Organizers are also asking for volunteers to help support operations. Anyone with questions or who would like to volunteer can contact Debbie Ashcraft at 931-419-1700.
In addition, the City of Clarksville says several local nonprofit organizations are working together to support residents in need of housing and shelter during the cold snap. Those organizations include:
- Urban Ministries
- The Salvation Army
- Community Action Agency
- Irene Center for Hope
Residents needing assistance can call 931-472-3355, where an automated system will guide callers to the appropriate resources.
Williamson County: Warming and overnight shelters open
The Williamson County Emergency Management Agency says warming and overnight shelters are open for residents who do not have a safe, warm place to stay as extreme cold and power outages continue.
Shelter locations:
- Fairview High School
2595 Fairview Blvd., Fairview, TN 37062 - Franklin High School
810 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37064 - Martin Center (overnight shelter)
960 Heritage Way, Brentwood
Opens at 6 p.m.
What to expect:
Shared indoor sleeping areas with cots, heat, lighting, restrooms, and on-site staff.
What to bring:
Medications, toiletries, snacks, phone chargers, and bedding if needed. Space is limited.
Bringing pets?
- Cats and dogs are allowed
- Pets must be leashed or kept in a carrier
β οΈ Travel only if necessary:
Officials urge residents to stay home if they have safe heating. If travel is required, use extreme caution on icy roads.
Residents are encouraged to monitor WilliamsonReady.org and @WCTNEMA for updates as conditions change.
Mt. Juliet: warming shelter being established due to NES outage
Mt. Juliet Police say a warming shelter is being established due to an ongoing NES power outage impacting parts of the city β including Hickory Hills, Cobblestone Landing, Chandler Pointe, Kelsey Glen, and portions of Old Lebanon Dirt Rd and Lebanon Rd near the county line.
Residents needing shelter or assistance are asked to contact the Mt. Juliet Communications Center at:
π 615-754-2550
Note: These areas are in Mt. Juliet but are serviced by Nashville Electric Service (NES).
Warming center open at Wilson County Fairgrounds
If youβre in Wilson County and need a warm place to go, a warming center is now open at the state fairgrounds. Officials say more shelters are ready if outages worsen, and help with transportation is available.
Officials encourage everyone to share this information with neighbors, friends and family β especially anyone who may be vulnerable or without heat β as the dangerous cold continues.
Maury County / Columbia: Warming stations and updated hours
The Columbia Police Department says multiple warming stations are open in Columbia and Maury County for people who need a safe place to warm up.
Available locations:
- The Family Center
921 S. Beckett Street, Columbia
5 p.m. β 7 p.m. (dinner and showers)
Open through Sunday - W. 7th Church of Christ
405 West 7th Street, Columbia
7 p.m. β 7 a.m.
Open through Sunday - First United Methodist Church
222 West 7th Street, Columbia
7 a.m. β 7 p.m.
Open through Sunday - Santa Fe Baptist Church
2652 Santa Fe Pike, Santa Fe
Open until weather conditions improve
Residents are encouraged to share this information with anyone who may need shelter as dangerous cold continues.
Additional safe places across Tennessee
Do you know of additional warming locations or resources we should share? Email us at newsroom@newschannel5.com.
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