Here are the warming shelters available in Knoxville during dangerously cold weather, opening when temperatures drop below 25 degrees:
- Vestal United Methodist Church
- Accepting donations: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church
- Accepting donations: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Overflow Homeless Shelter Site
- Location varies; additional capacity for individuals in need.
- Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM)
- Address: 418 North Broadway
- Accepting donations for blankets, gloves, hats, socks, and toiletries.
These shelters provide a vital safety net for those who have nowhere to go during extreme weather. Volunteers and donations are urgently needed to keep them running.
