In an effort to compile resources for the Nashville & Middle Tennessee Tornado disaster 2020, I have created this quick reference page to direct links of support. Included are a list of hubs of support around the city, legal support, FEMA resources, Gideon’s army specific request form, volunteer opportunities, and new housing information.
Where to Volunteer
McGruder Resource Center (Closed for Donations and Volunteers)
Lee Chapel 8AM-8PM 1200 DN Todd Jr Blvd (FULL )
Donelson Fellowship Work Crews ( no more donations accepted)
Hands On Nashville (most opportunities are full)
Samaritan Purse (hosting orientations twice a day, then deploying volunteers to various areas)
Extensive List of hubs for Donations and Volunteering
Hubs Of Support
Metro Nashville Public Schools Needs and Resources Page
Disaster Assistance Centers will have multiple Metro agencies in one location to assist Davidson County residents with short- and long-term storm recovery resources
Mayor John Cooper today announced that Metro Nashville will open three Disaster Assistance Centers to assist Davidson County residents impacted by the deadly March 3rd tornado.
The centers will open beginning Saturday March 7, 2020 at 9:00 am. The shelters will operate every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Metro Nashville Disaster Assistance Centers will be located at:
Hermitage/Donelson:
Hermitage Community Center
3720 James Kay Lane, Hermitage, 37076
North Nashville/Germantown:
Hadley Park Community Center
1037 28th Avenue North, Nashville, 37208
East Nashville:
East Park Community Center
600 Woodland Street, Nashville, 37206
North Nashville Personal Need Request Form
McGruder Resource Center
2013 25th Ave North
Evans Hill and NYBA/FDF will be assisting residents in the Hermitage/Mt. Juliet/Donelson area serving warm food, snacks and ready to eat food.
Where: Evans Hill Church
Address: 1341 Tulip Grove Rd, Hermitage, TN 37076
Time: March 7th 9am-5p
Pop Up Closet
New Clothing Shop and Brunch, Hygiene Items also available.
FREE at Elevate Cafe 905 Buchanan Street, Nashville TN , Saturday March 7 @11:30 am contact kaysclosetnashville@gmail.com for specific requests and needs for families.
TEMA Resources
- Home and Crisis Cleanup Help,
- Find Shelter, Notify, Donate or Volunteer,
- File Insurance Claims and Verify Contractors
- Mortgage and Rent Assistance!
- Uber Free Rides, Uhaul (Free 30 day Storage)
- Crisis Phone Line: The Crisis Cleanup Help Line is available for any Tennesseans needing assistance. Call 1-800-451-1954.
Storage Options
Stache Storage – Free storage to all those affected by the tornado. Use code: NASHVILLESTRONG at checkout.
Legal Support
FEMA Help
How to Get FEMA help (Tennessean Article) FEMA Application For Support
Find FEMA Assistance Available to You
Housing
DISASTER RELIEF OPTIONS FOR FHA HOMEOWNERS
Ashwood Cove, Murfreesboro is offering short term leases with no fees for anyone displaced by the Tornado contact 615-205-7581 for more info.
