Metro Nashville’s Emergency Overflow Shelter will operate from Monday, January 6 to Friday, January 10, with extended hours from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. Mayor Freddie O’Connell expressed gratitude towards the Office of Homeless Services and various Metro departments for their dedication in assisting vulnerable individuals during cold weather periods. Residents are encouraged to spread awareness by texting OHSALERT to 888-777.
April Calvin, Director of the Office of Homeless Services, emphasized the mission to eliminate homelessness through innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Shelters open during cold weather months when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below for at least three consecutive hours. Decisions are made daily by noon, in coordination with the Office of Emergency Management.
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Volunteer opportunities are available at WeGo Central to assist individuals with bus routes. Volunteers can sign up via Hands On Nashville. Hygiene product donations are accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 3230 Brick Church Pike.
Transportation services include the #23B bus from WeGo Central at 400 Charlotte Ave, departing at 6:30 p.m. Free shuttle services are available, with stops at West Nashville, Nolensville Pike Walmart, and Hermitage. Morning bus passes are provided for return transportation.
The shelter, located at 3230 Brick Church Pike, offers hot meals, snacks, a warm place to sleep, and pet-friendly accommodations from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. Additional shelter options include the Launch Pad Emergency Shelter for young adults aged 18-24 and daily shelters at Room In The Inn and Nashville Rescue Mission.
For updates on shelter openings, residents can text OHSALERT to 888-777 or call the hotline at 615-862-6391. More information can be found on the official website at Nashville.gov/Office-of-Homeless-Services, or follow the Office of Homeless Services on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Contact Demetris Chaney, Public Information Coordinator for the Office of Homeless Services, at [email protected] or call 615-862-6970 for any inquiries.
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Knoxville Offers Free Transit to Warming Centers
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is partnering with the Knoxville–Knox County Office of Housing Stability to provide free transportation to warming centers from January 6 to January 11, 2025. This service aims to assist residents during a forecasted cold spell, ensuring they have access to warm shelters. Various local churches and a Salvation Army site will serve as overnight accommodations, with specific KAT routes available for each location. For more information, visit the Knoxville Area Transit News Page.