The Metro Emergency Overflow Shelter in Nashville will operate 24 hours on January 25, January 26, and January 27 as temperatures drop, and unhoused individuals are encouraged to “remain at the shelter once checked in” because return bus transportation may be limited. The extended hours are intended to keep people safe during extreme winter weather, according to the Metro Nashville.
Local shelters including Nashville Rescue Mission and Room In The Inn are also providing essential services such as meals, showers, and supportive care, with Nashville Rescue Mission accommodating men, women, children, and pets with available dog kennels. Community members can call 615-255-2475 to check whether weather-related service suspensions have been lifted, as reported by the Metro Nashville.
Room In The Inn provides shelter and services for adult men, including those with barriers, and offers access to showers, laundry, and educational programs; information is available daily from 3:30 to 4 p.m. or by calling 615-251-7019. Launch Pad operates an LGBTQ+-affirming shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24, with locations in Donelson and Green Hills open on alternating days each week. The Metro Emergency Overflow Shelter at 3230 Brick Church Pike is open to all adults when temperatures are expected to reach 32 degrees or below for three consecutive hours, with transportation available on WeGo Route 23B, as stated by the Metro Nashville.
