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60 resources found for Tennessee

Shelter

Tennessee 211

StatewideVaries by location; verify by dialing 2-1-1

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Shelter

Tennessee Housing Development Agency ESG Program

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Shelter

Metro Nashville Office of Homeless Services Coordinated Entry

Nashville / Davidson CountyMonday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 862-6444Website
Shelter

Nashville Rescue Mission

NashvilleMen: 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203; women/children: 1716 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208Open 365 days; meal times vary by site

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 255-2475Website
Shelter

Memphis Union Mission

Memphis383 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105Call or check website for current hours

Shelter access, coordinated entry, housing referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (901) 526-8403 main; (901) 526-8434 shelterWebsite
Food

Tennessee SNAP / Department of Human Services

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (866) 311-4287Website
Food

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

Middle and West Tennessee331 Great Circle Road, Nashville, TN 37228Pantry hours vary; verify before visiting

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 329-3491Website
Food

Mid-South Food Bank

Memphis / Mid-South3865 South Perkins Road, Memphis, TN 38118Pantry hours vary; verify before visiting

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (901) 527-0841Website
Food

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

East TennesseePantry hours vary; verify before visiting

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee

Northeast TennesseePantry hours vary; verify before visiting

Food pantry, meal, SNAP, and food resource referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

Nashville Rescue Mission

NashvilleMen: 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203; women/children: 1716 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208Open 365 days; meal times vary by site

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 255-2475Website
Showers

Room In The Inn Nashville

NashvilleMonday-Friday 6:00 AM-2:00 PM for day services; seasonal shelter varies

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 251-9791Website
Showers

Shower The People Nashville

NashvilleSchedule varies

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

Knox Area Rescue Ministries

Knoxville418 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917Meals: breakfast 6:30 AM-7:45 AM; lunch 11:30 AM-12:45 PM; dinner 4:30 PM-5:45 PM

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

CHATT Foundation

Chattanooga727 E 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403Call or check website for current hours

Showers, hygiene supplies, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (423) 756-4222Website
Laundry

Room In The Inn Nashville

NashvilleMonday-Friday 6:00 AM-2:00 PM for day services; seasonal shelter varies

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 251-9791Website
Laundry

Shower The People Nashville

NashvilleSchedule varies

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Laundry

CHATT Foundation

Chattanooga727 E 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403Call or check website for current hours

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (423) 756-4222Website
Laundry

Nashville Rescue Mission

NashvilleMen: 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203; women/children: 1716 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208Open 365 days; meal times vary by site

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 255-2475Website
Laundry

Knox Area Rescue Ministries

Knoxville418 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917Meals: breakfast 6:30 AM-7:45 AM; lunch 11:30 AM-12:45 PM; dinner 4:30 PM-5:45 PM

Laundry access, clothing support, day services, or referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

Tennessee 211

StatewideVaries by location; verify by dialing 2-1-1

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
ID Help

Room In The Inn Nashville

NashvilleMonday-Friday 6:00 AM-2:00 PM for day services; seasonal shelter varies

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 251-9791Website
ID Help

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands

Middle Tennessee and Cumberland regionCall or check website for current hours

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-238-1443Website
ID Help

Memphis Area Legal Services

Memphis / Shelby region200 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 1075, Memphis, TN 38103Call or check website for current hours

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (901) 523-8822Website
ID Help

Metro Nashville Office of Homeless Services Coordinated Entry

Nashville / Davidson CountyMonday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

ID, birth certificate, mail, residency, or document support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 862-6444Website
Legal Aid

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands

Middle Tennessee and Cumberland regionCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-238-1443Website
Legal Aid

Legal Aid of East Tennessee

East TennesseeCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (865) 637-0484Website
Legal Aid

West Tennessee Legal Services

West TennesseeCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (731) 423-0616Website
Legal Aid

Memphis Area Legal Services

Memphis / Shelby region200 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 1075, Memphis, TN 38103Call or check website for current hours

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (901) 523-8822Website
Legal Aid

Tennessee Free Legal Answers

StatewideOnline 24/7

Civil legal help for housing, benefits, family, consumer, or disability issues

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Mental Health

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Tennessee

Statewide24/7

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call 988Website
Mental Health

Tennessee Department of Mental Health Crisis Services

Statewide24/7

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call or text 988 and press 0Website
Mental Health

Metro Nashville Behavioral Health Services

Nashville / Davidson CountyMonday-Friday by appointment

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 340-2172Website
Mental Health

SAMHSA National Helpline

Nationwide / Tennessee24/7/365

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Website
Mental Health

Tennessee 211

StatewideVaries by location; verify by dialing 2-1-1

Crisis counseling, warmline support, peer support, and referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Addiction Support

Tennessee REDLINE

Statewide24/7

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-889-9789Website
Addiction Support

SAMHSA National Helpline

Nationwide / Tennessee24/7/365

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Website
Addiction Support

Tennessee Department of Mental Health Crisis Services

Statewide24/7

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call or text 988 and press 0Website
Addiction Support

Knox Area Rescue Ministries

Knoxville418 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917Meals: breakfast 6:30 AM-7:45 AM; lunch 11:30 AM-12:45 PM; dinner 4:30 PM-5:45 PM

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

Nashville Rescue Mission

NashvilleMen: 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203; women/children: 1716 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208Open 365 days; meal times vary by site

Treatment referrals, recovery support, detox or program navigation

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 255-2475Website
Veterans

VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Nationwide / Tennessee24/7

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838)Website
Veterans

Operation Stand Down Tennessee

Middle and West TennesseeCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

Operation Stand Down Tennessee SSVF Housing Program

Middle and West TennesseeCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

Volunteers of America Mid-States Veteran Services

Tennessee service areaCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (502) 636-0771Website
Veterans

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Veteran homelessness hotline, SSVF, benefits, housing, and support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Oasis Center

Middle TennesseeCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Nashville Launch Pad

Nashville / Davidson CountySeasonal/temporary shelter varies

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Tennessee Children and Youth Homeless Outreach Project

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Youth Villages

Statewide / regionalCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Tennessee 211

StatewideVaries by location; verify by dialing 2-1-1

Youth shelter, drop-in services, outreach, crisis care, and case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Families

Safe Haven Family Shelter

NashvilleCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 955-0620Website
Families

The Family Collective

Nashville / Davidson CountyCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 862-6444Website
Families

Nashville Rescue Mission

NashvilleMen: 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203; women/children: 1716 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208Open 365 days; meal times vary by site

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call (615) 255-2475Website
Families

Chattanooga Room in the Inn

ChattanoogaCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

Tennessee Housing Development Agency ESG Program

StatewideCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, prevention, case management, meals, and housing support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Shelter Map

StatewideActivated during emergencies and extreme weather

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Tennessee Cooling and Warming Centers Map

StatewideSeasonal; varies by activation

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Metro Nashville Cold Weather Warming Locations

Nashville / Davidson CountyLocations vary by activationSeasonal; activated during qualifying cold weather

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Hospitality Hub Memphis

MemphisSeasonal warming/cooling activation varies

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Tennessee 211

StatewideVaries by location; verify by dialing 2-1-1

Seasonal warming/cooling center information and emergency referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website

Safety note: hours and availability change — call ahead when possible.

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