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800 2ND AVE N. NASHVILLE, TN 37210
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NEIGHBORHOOD HEATH
Free for homeless.
You can talk to a medical provider by phone or video chat or visit one of the five open clinics CALL: 615-277-300 (anytime - including nights or weekend) |
BUS TRANSPORTATION
TRAVELER'S AIR (NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION)
DISCOUNT BUS TICKETS FOR PEOPLE STRANDED IN NASHVILLE (M-F ONLY)
DISCOUNT BUS TICKETS FOR PEOPLE STRANDED IN NASHVILLE (M-F ONLY)
COLD WEATHER RESOURCES
DEC 2023 - MAR 2024
Emergency Winter Shelter
Emergency Shelter Metro Social Services will open at 32 Degrees on an emergency basis when the temperature falls at or below 32 Degrees for three (3) consecutive hours as a pilot based on capacity and funding allocations.
Hours & Services: The shelter will open for 12 hours starting at 7:00 pm. They have hot meals and showers. The shelter closes at 7:00 am the next morning.
Group Space: Everyone will sleep in 1 large room. Mats will be 6 feet apart.
Pets: Dogs are welcome. The shelter has kennels. Transportation will require pets to be in a kennel while transporting.
Operations: Metro will activate its overflow cold weather shelter and admit unsheltered individuals to fill gaps in the local shelter system. The operating decision shall be made by Noon (12:00pm) the day prior.
Who: Single men, women, couples, young adults, people on the registry, people with pets.
LOCATION: 3230 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN 37207
When: 32 degrees Fahrenheit for Cold Weather
Emergency operations – as announced by 9 am each day on:
Announcement Board: Homeless Impact Division | Nashville.gov
Extreme Weather page: Homelessness Extreme Weather Resources | Nashville.gov,www.coldweathernashville.com
Phone information line: 615-862-6391
Times open: 7 pm to 7 am
Capacity: 175 people
Overflow Only: Access to long-term shelter is available and should be utilized prior to accessing the overflow shelter. Social distancing and mask may be required.
Getting There
Parking: You can park at the shelter if you drive.
From Downtown: Bus line #23B goes to the shelter. You can ride for free, starting at 7:00pm, if you get on the bus downtown at WeGo Central (400 Charlotte Ave). Upon departing shelter, you will be given a bus pass that will be good for 4 hours. All animals must be crated. Volunteers have crates at WeGo. Due to an internal capacity issue, participants are asked to arrive early and board the bus swiftly.
Other Areas: A Free Shuttle Will Stop at:
Hours & Services: The shelter will open for 12 hours starting at 7:00 pm. They have hot meals and showers. The shelter closes at 7:00 am the next morning.
Group Space: Everyone will sleep in 1 large room. Mats will be 6 feet apart.
Pets: Dogs are welcome. The shelter has kennels. Transportation will require pets to be in a kennel while transporting.
Operations: Metro will activate its overflow cold weather shelter and admit unsheltered individuals to fill gaps in the local shelter system. The operating decision shall be made by Noon (12:00pm) the day prior.
Who: Single men, women, couples, young adults, people on the registry, people with pets.
LOCATION: 3230 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN 37207
When: 32 degrees Fahrenheit for Cold Weather
Emergency operations – as announced by 9 am each day on:
Announcement Board: Homeless Impact Division | Nashville.gov
Extreme Weather page: Homelessness Extreme Weather Resources | Nashville.gov,www.coldweathernashville.com
Phone information line: 615-862-6391
Times open: 7 pm to 7 am
Capacity: 175 people
Overflow Only: Access to long-term shelter is available and should be utilized prior to accessing the overflow shelter. Social distancing and mask may be required.
Getting There
Parking: You can park at the shelter if you drive.
From Downtown: Bus line #23B goes to the shelter. You can ride for free, starting at 7:00pm, if you get on the bus downtown at WeGo Central (400 Charlotte Ave). Upon departing shelter, you will be given a bus pass that will be good for 4 hours. All animals must be crated. Volunteers have crates at WeGo. Due to an internal capacity issue, participants are asked to arrive early and board the bus swiftly.
Other Areas: A Free Shuttle Will Stop at:
COLD WEATHER SHELTER UPDATES
Three ways to find out if the shelter is open on other nights:
Text the word 'Nashvillewinter' to 84483.
You'll receive a text each time Metro opens the shelter.
Call:
(615) 862-6391
Visit www.Nashville.gov/Homeless or www.coldweathernashville.com.
Text the word 'Nashvillewinter' to 84483.
You'll receive a text each time Metro opens the shelter.
Call:
(615) 862-6391
Visit www.Nashville.gov/Homeless or www.coldweathernashville.com.
ALTERNATIVES
Nashville Rescue Mission is open for guests to find overnight shelter.
Room In The Inn’s day center is open Monday – Friday, 6am – 2pm (April-October), with lunch served at noon. Services include showers, laundry, meal programs, educational opportunities, and resource navigation.
Families:
Teenagers:
Youth (18-24 years old) and LGBTQIA+ friendly
- Kennels for dogs are available.
- Nashville Rescue Mission has day shelter during cold and inclement weather.
- Nashville Rescue Mission will lift a suspension if you have a non-violent offense.
- You can call (615) 255-2475 to check if your suspension status is able to be lifted.
Room In The Inn’s day center is open Monday – Friday, 6am – 2pm (April-October), with lunch served at noon. Services include showers, laundry, meal programs, educational opportunities, and resource navigation.
- Beginning November 1, the day center will have extended hours, Monday – Friday, 6am – 3pm, with lunch at noon and Saturday – Sunday, 6a – 8a.
- Room In The Inn’s Winter Shelter Program will begin on November 1 and will be available for adult males. For more information, visit Room In The Inn and speak to a staff member or call (615) 251-7019.
- Individuals with complicated backgrounds or barriers are welcome to utilize services at Room In The Inn.
Families:
- Families can call (615) 862-6444. Metro may help you find a place. Metro works with the Salvation Army and Safe Haven. These programs are not for immediate shelter but for longer range housing. (The place for immediate shelter is the Mission.)
Teenagers:
- Age 13-17 can call (615) 327-4455. This is open 24/7
Youth (18-24 years old) and LGBTQIA+ friendly
- Nashville Launch Pad
- Emergency Shelter - Nov 1 - Mar 31
- Sign up each night on our website: nashvillelaunchpad.com
