Red Cross response in 2021: Families face emergency needs amid COVID-19, climate change and global conflict
Red Cross response in 2021: Families face emergency needs
amid COVID-19, climate change and global conflict
Bring hope to the holidays by donating on Giving Tuesday or
giving blood to help overcome the nation’s emergency blood shortage
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 22, 2021 — In 2021, people in the Tennessee and across the country faced great emergency needs as the ongoing pandemic exacerbated the challenges related to severe disasters, blood shortages and global conflict.
“Our most vulnerable neighbors are facing unique and pressing struggles when crisis strikes on top of COVID-19,” Joel Sullivan, regional executive director for American Red Cross Tennessee Region said. “This holiday season, join us to provide help and hope in these difficult moments by making a financial donation or by giving blood or platelets.”
On Giving Tuesday and during the holidays, visit redcross.org to make a financial donation or an appointment to give blood or platelets. Individuals can also learn about volunteer opportunities in their area and give back in honor of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton, whose 200th birthday will be commemorated on Dec. 25.
RELENTLESS DISASTERS COMPOUND COVID-19 STRUGGLES 2021 marked one of the country’s most active years for severe weather — which battered many communities still reeling from last year’s disasters. For thousands of people in need, the Red Cross launched a new major relief effort every 11 days to provide refuge, food and care.
This year, a family displaced by a disaster in the U.S. spent an average of nearly 30 days in a Red Cross-supported emergency shelter. These extended stays were largely due to a lack of savings and community housing shortages — signs that climate-driven disasters are compounding the financial hardships of the pandemic.
GLOBAL CONFLICT CREATES MASS NEEDS FOR DISPLACED FAMILIES Around the world, massive humanitarian needs emerged in 2021 for a growing number of families displaced by the overlapping challenges of conflict, COVID-19 and climate change. This year, at the request of federal government partners, Red Cross workers from Tennessee and across the country distributed more than 2.1 million essential items — like blankets, diapers, medicine and toys — for Afghan evacuees arriving on U.S. military bases and unaccompanied children seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
COVID-19 STRAINS BLOOD SUPPLY FOR PATIENTS To meet the increasing needs of hospital patients, the Red Cross distributed 250,000 more blood products in 2021 than last year, until the delta variant began to spread in August. The pandemic also resulted in fewer blood drives at schools and colleges, contributing to a 34% drop in new blood donors from last year — one of the largest year-to-year decreases and one that could threaten essential medical care for patients. Locally, the Tennessee Red Cross Region has experienced a 31% decrease in new blood donors this year.
As a result of low blood donor turnout in recent months, the Red Cross is heading into the holidays with its lowest blood supply in more than a decade at this time of year. Blood donations are desperately needed now to meet the needs of accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease.
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Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 22-Dec. 16
KENTUCKY
Allen
Scottsville
12/10/2021: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Scottsville Baptist Church, 301 East Main Street
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Butler
Morgantown
12/8/2021: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Morgantown Mission, 109 South Main Street
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Christian
Fort Campbell
11/23/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fort Campbell Commissary, 2606 Indiana Avenue
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Hickman
Clinton
11/22/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 210 South Washington Street
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Logan
Russellville
11/29/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 296 West 6th Street
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Marshall
Benton
11/30/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., CFSB Benton Banking Center, 221 West 5th Street
12/16/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 2515 South Main Street
Calvert City
12/7/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Altona Baptist Church, 5817 US HWY 62
12/7/2021: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., North Marshall Middle School, 3110 Hwy 95
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Simpson
Franklin
12/7/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Franklin Presbyterian Church, 201 North College St
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Todd
Elkton
12/10/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Petrie Memorial United Methodist Church, 202 East Main Street
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Trigg
Cadiz
11/30/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., St Stephen Catholic Church, 1698 Canton Rd.
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Warren
Bowling Green
11/24/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace
11/26/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace
11/26/2021: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Harley Davidson, 251 Cumberland Trace Road
12/1/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace
12/3/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace
12/8/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace
12/15/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace
12/15/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 716 Cave Mill Rd
Oakland
11/30/2021: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lions Club Smith Grove, 410 Church St
TENNESSEE
Bedford
Bell Buckle
12/16/2021: 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., James E. Elkins Fire Hall, 113 Main Street
Shelbyville
12/14/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Shelbyville, 304 East Depot Street
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Cheatham
Ashland City
12/7/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ashland City Church of Christ, 110 Cumberland Street
Pleasant View
12/7/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Livery Stables- Event Hall, 1104 Main Street
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Coffee
Manchester
11/29/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Manchester Recreation Complex, 557 N. Woodland Street
12/16/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1006 Hillsboro Rd.
Tullahoma
12/14/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 200 NE Atlantic St
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Davidson
Goodlettsville
11/29/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 613 South Main Street
12/1/2021: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., The Next Level Games, 1000 Rivergate Parkway, Unit 1710
Madison
11/24/2021: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 741 East Campbell Road
12/5/2021: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Madison Church of Christ, 106 Gallatin Rd
Nashville
11/22/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
11/23/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saint Thomas West Hospital, 4220 Harding Road
11/23/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Light Hall, 2215 Garland Avenue
11/23/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
11/24/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Donelson Fellowship, 3210 McGavock Pk
11/24/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., American Legion Post 88, 2717 McCampbell
11/24/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Inn at Opryland, 2401 Music Valley Drive
11/24/2021: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
11/25/2021: 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
11/26/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
11/27/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
11/28/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
11/29/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
11/30/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
11/30/2021: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Light Hall, 2215 Garland Avenue
12/1/2021: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/1/2021: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Light Hall, 2215 Garland Avenue
12/2/2021: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Light Hall, 2215 Garland Avenue
12/2/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/3/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/3/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Light Hall, 2215 Garland Avenue
12/4/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/5/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/6/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5110 Franklin Road
12/6/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/7/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., The Loveless Cafe, 8400 Highway 100
12/7/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Light Hall, 2215 Garland Avenue
12/7/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/7/2021: 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4034 Hillsboro Pike
12/8/2021: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Vanderbilt Health-Belle Meade, 6002 Highway 100
12/8/2021: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/9/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/10/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/10/2021: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Light Hall, 2215 Garland Avenue
12/11/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/12/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/13/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/14/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/14/2021: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Light Hall, 2215 Garland Avenue
12/15/2021: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
12/16/2021: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Light Hall, 2215 Garland Avenue
12/16/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nashville Blood Donation Center, 2201 Charlotte Ave
Old Hickory
12/13/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., First Baptist Church Old Hickory, 1106 Hadley Avenue
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Dickson
Charlotte
12/11/2021: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Water Street Church of Christ, 501 Water Street
Dickson
12/16/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., First Baptist Church Dickson, 2501 Highway 70 East
White Bluff
12/15/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., White Bluff Church of Christ, 4416 Hwy 70
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Franklin
Belvidere
12/7/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Belvidere Mennonite Church, 9805 David Crockett Parkway, West
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Giles
Pulaski
11/22/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., The Rec Center, 333 East College Street
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Humphreys
Mc Ewen
12/6/2021: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., McEwen Church of Christ, 9704 Hwy 70 East
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Lawrence
Ethridge
12/16/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Ethridge Church of Christ, 3805 Hwy, 43 North
Summertown
12/1/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Summertown Saddle & Bridle Club, Highway 20
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Lewis
Hohenwald
11/26/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Hohenwald Church of Christ, 110 Park Avenue South
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Lincoln
Fayetteville
12/14/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation, 1203 Winchester Hwy
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Macon
Lafayette
11/29/2021: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Lafayette Church of Christ, 212 Church Street
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Marshall
Lewisburg
12/16/2021: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Church Street Church of Christ, 305 West Church Street
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Maury
Spring Hill
11/22/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., UAW- Local 1853, 125 Stephen P Yokich Pkwy
11/22/2021: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Southern Springs HOA, 2000 Southern Springs Pkwy
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Montgomery
Clarksville
11/22/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
11/23/2021: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Veteran’s Plaza – William O. Beach Civic Hall, 350 Pagaent Lane
11/24/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
11/26/2021: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Governor’s Square Mall, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd
11/29/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
12/1/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
12/6/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
12/8/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
12/13/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
12/15/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1760 Madison Street
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Putnam
Cookeville
11/29/2021: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Putnam County Library, 50 E. Broad St.
12/3/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 204 East Spring Street
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Robertson
White House
12/14/2021: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Revolution Church, 3644 Highway 31W
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Rutherford
Murfreesboro
11/22/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
11/23/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
11/25/2021: 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
11/26/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
11/27/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
11/28/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
11/29/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
11/30/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/2/2021: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/2/2021: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m., Avalon Athletic Club, 710 Memorial Boulevard
12/3/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/4/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/5/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/6/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/7/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/9/2021: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/10/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/11/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/12/2021: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/13/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/14/2021: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
12/16/2021: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Murfreesboro Blood Donation Center, 501 Memorial Blvd.
Smyrna
11/24/2021: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Tennessee Army National Guard, Building 250, 8th Avenue South
12/4/2021: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Highland Heights Church of Christ, 785 South Lowery
12/16/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 349 Chaney Road
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Smith
Gordonsville
11/22/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., New Middleton Baptist Church, Hwy 141
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Sumner
Gallatin
11/22/2021: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sumner Regional Medical Center, 555 Hartsville Pike
11/22/2021: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, 449 North Water
12/9/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sumner Regional Medical Center, 555 Hartsville Pike
12/12/2021: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Northfield Church, 2100 Nashville Pike
12/15/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main Street
Hendersonville
11/22/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hendersonville Public Library, 140 Saundersville Rd
12/4/2021: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd
12/13/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hendersonville Public Library, 140 Saundersville Rd
12/15/2021: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 217 East Main Street
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Warren
Mc Minnville
12/8/2021: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., McMinnville Community, 201 Locust Street
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Wayne
Collinwood
12/15/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Collinwood Freewill Baptist, 1st Ave North
Waynesboro
11/23/2021: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Waynesboro Church of Christ, 304 Hassell Street
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Williamson
Brentwood
11/23/2021: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Brentwood Library, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd.
11/24/2021: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd.
11/30/2021: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd.
12/1/2021: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd.
12/7/2021: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd.
12/8/2021: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd.
12/13/2021: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd.
12/15/2021: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd.
12/16/2021: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Geodis, 7101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 300
Franklin
11/24/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., NHC Place at Cool Springs, 211 Cool Springs Blvd.
11/26/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Ave
11/30/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lifetime Fitness, 5020 Carothers Parkway
12/2/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Natchez Trace American Red Cross Chapter, 129 West Fowlkes St, Ste 100
12/8/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Franklin Lions Club Donor Day at Natchez Trace ARC Chapter Office, 129 West Fowlkes St, Suite 100
12/8/2021: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., City of Franklin, TN, 109 3rd Ave. S.
12/9/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Natchez Trace American Red Cross Chapter, 129 West Fowlkes St, Ste 100
12/14/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Residence Inn Berry Farms Franklin TN, 8078 Berry Farms Crossing
12/15/2021: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Christ Community Church, 1215 Hillsboro Road
12/16/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Natchez Trace American Red Cross Chapter, 129 West Fowlkes St, Ste 100
Nolensville
12/9/2021: 1:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Nolensville First United Methodist Church, 7316 Nolensville Road
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Wilson
Lebanon
11/29/2021: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Frances Cabrini Catholic, 300 South Tarver Avenue
12/6/2021: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 1655 Main Street
Mount Juliet
11/26/2021: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Kroger 590, 4120 N Mt. Juliet Road
12/13/2021: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Celebration Lutheran Church, 3425 N Mount Juliet Road
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.