Middle Tennessee Tornado Support

On December 9th, what's believed to be an EF-2 tornado tore though Madison, Hendersonville, an EF-3 is believed to have gone thorough Montgomery County. Our neighbors in Gallatin and Sumner County also received damage from this horrific storm. My heart goes out to everyone impacted, I'm very lucky to say my family and I are safe. (Note, right now organizations are working to identify areas for volunteers, please do not drive into tornado impacted areas on your own to help. I will update this article once officials allow it.)

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If you or someone you know needs shelter the American Red Cross Tennessee Region is set up in three locations: 

• Clarksville: Northeast High School, 3701 Trenton Road
• Hendersonville: Cornerstone Church, 1410 Stop 30 Road
• Nashville: Madison Community Center, 550 N. Dupont Ave

The Red Cross says residents can go to these shelters if they are displaced, to report damage, receive food, or go for any medical needs (including lost prescriptions or medical equipment.) The Red Cross also says they  have metal health and spiritual care available.

Independent Operations include:

• Dickson YMCA: 225 Henslee Drive, Dickson, TN
• The Center: 401 N. Main, Springfield, TN (ID Required)

You can find more from TEMA here.

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The Community Resource Center is accepting monetary donations, they currently need personal hygiene items, clothing, shoes, diapers, totes with lids, batteries, flashlights, and more. You can view the list below.

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The Margaret Maddox Family YMCA, located on Gallatin Road, is also accepting donations for those affected by the tornados. They are looking for basic necessities including:

• Cleaning Supplies
• Paper Towels
• Women & Men Hygiene Products
• Diapers (all sizes)
• Coats, Gloves, Socks, Underwear
• Sleeping bags, Blankets
• Towels and Wash Cloths

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YAIPak Outreach in Clarksville is opening their warehouse daily this week (posted 12/10/23) from 8AM-4PM for volunteers and donations. They are accepting basic necessities, along with small generators, work gloves, plywood, hammers, nails, and rope. Other businesses are also collecting donations including Artlink Clarksville, Sanctuary on Main, Holistic Health Center, and Sunny Day Studios.

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For those with pets, Pawster Nashville is providing temporary care for animals. You can contact them at [email protected], text 615-434-4913, or complete an intake form by clicking here. To report a lost or found pet, you can contact Metro Animal Care and Control or Friends of MACC.

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Nashville Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster have also been activated.  If you need assistance now or during the recovery process you can visit their website through this link. Nashville VOAD says right now it will take them 72 to 96 hours to get back to requests. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and United Way of Greater Nashville are also setting up funds to help victims. You can visit their websites for more information and/or to sign up to volunteer.

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If you have been displaced or need food assistance, The Store is offering help. You can give them a call at 615-460-8331 or email [email protected].

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The Rearden Barn Company is offering free tree removal, roof tarping, clean up, and more. Contact Jake Rearden at 629-888-7663 or at [email protected]