Nashville Tornado Relief Resources

How To Help

UPDATED 12/11/23

Emergency managers and volunteer groups are requesting individuals to avoid heading toward the areas affected by the recent tornadoes, including those who are interested in volunteering. The reason for this request is to allow first responders and utility workers to continue their work without any hindrance. It is important to prioritize their safety and give them enough space to carry out their duties efficiently.

Many of you have been wondering how you can help relief efforts and where to seek help, so here's what we know so far. Please help spread the word!

Shelters:

Madison Community Center @ 550 N. Dupont Ave., Nashville

Cornerstone Church @ 1410 Stop 30 Rd., Hendersonville

Northeast High School @ 3701 Trenton Rd., Clarksville

The Center @ 401 N. Main St., Springfield

Dickson County Family YMCA @ 225 Henslee Dr., Dickson

* For Pets: Pawster Nashville is offering temporary care for animals. Just email, call, or fill out an intake form for assistance!

* For those who have been displaced: fill out a request form at NashvilleResponds.com. Please note that responses at this time will take upwards of 72-96 hours!

Volunteer & Donate:

* Clarksville has a hotline for volunteers to help with debris clean-up and tornado relief. Call 931-245-2988 to volunteer. A shelter is available at Northeast High School and Mosaic Church for those displaced.

* The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has an awesome list of resources and places to donate within Davidson County and outside of Davidson County.

* Hands On Nashville has been activated to assist in the recovery of the Dec. 9 tornadoes. If you were affected by the storm and need assistance, click here and fill out the Assistance Request Form. You can also call 2-1-1.

You can also donate here to contribute to disaster relief efforts!

* Metro Nashville has recommended donating to the following:

• Salvation Army (615-242-0411), which often provides food, clothing, bedding, housing, and other emergency aid to victims. The agency typically provides casework and financial counseling services to those impacted as well.

• Second Harvest Food Bank (615-329-3491), which provides food and education to 46 Tennessee counties, including Davidson.

• Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (888-540-5200), which is the region’s primary charitable repository for cash. It also maintains control over the Metro Disaster Response Fund, a program “designed to meet the needs of our community during disaster.”

• Hands On Nashville (615-298-1108) has connected thousands of volunteers with people and agencies that needed help in previous emergency recoveries.

* The Community Resource Center is accepting multiple ways to help:

• By giving online or through Venmo @crcnashville

• By signing up to host a tornado collection drive

• By purchasing items through the tornado relief Amazon wish list

* United Way of Greater Nashville has multiple places to donate and resources here.

* Supply donations are also extremely needed. YAIPak Outreach community organization in Clarksville, located at 1255 Paradise Hill Road, announced that the organization's warehouse will be open to receive donations. Check their Facebook for updates on needed supplies, hours, and more.

*All day on 12/11, you can volunteer at LifePoint Church (1915 Rossview Rd.) to help with cleanup efforts and drop off donations. Here's the signup page and more information!

Donate Blood:

* Blood Assurance is currently accepting blood donations at its center in Clarksville until 3 p.m. today. The agency has shipped extra units of blood, platelets, and plasma overnight to several hospitals in Middle Tennessee that have been treating people with storm-related injuries. All Blood Assurance donation centers in the region will be open on 12/11!

If you know of additional options to help, please 

email [email protected] and we will get it added.