As temperatures drop, warming shelters in the Tri-Cities area are opening their doors to provide comfort and safety to those in need. Below is a list of shelters available in the region:
Bristol, TN/VA
Haven of Rest
- Address: 624 Anderson St., Bristol, TN
- Information: 423-926-2011
Salvation Army Bristol Corps
- Address: 137 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Bristol, TN
- Opens: Daily at 6:30 p.m.
Carter County
Harmony Free Will Baptist Church/Doe River Baptist Church
- Address: 113 Avon Ave, Elizabethton
- Availability: Activated when temperatures reach 20 degrees or below overnight
- Check-in: 6–8 p.m.
- Services: Meals provided to overnight guests
- Notes: Staffed by Harmony Free Will Baptist Church and held at Doe River Baptist Church
Greene County
Asbury United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (C.A.R.E. Center’s Nighttime Shelter)
- Address: 201 Main Street
- Hours: Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every night the temperature drops to 32 degrees or below
- Services: Cots, blankets, snacks, coffee, and water are provided
Washington County, TN
The Salvation Army Johnson City
- Address: 200 Ashe Street
- Check-in: 6–8 p.m.
- Capacity: Houses up to 25 guests, with additional shelter and transportation resources available if needed
These shelters are vital resources for individuals facing the harsh realities of winter. For more information or to confirm availability, please contact the respective shelter directly.
