Warming shelters are open across our service area to provide safe refuge during freezing temperatures. Details, including locations, dates, and hours of operation, are listed below to help those in need find warmth. We will continue to update this list as more information becomes available.
Anderson County
Dates: January 8 (6 PM) – January 12 (10 AM)
Location: Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Note: Doors close at 9 PM every night
Blount County
Dates: January 6 (7 AM) – January 9 (7 PM)
Location: First Baptist Church of Maryville, 202 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Note: Warming center is open if the white flag is up
Claiborne County
Location: Youngs Chapel Church (opens by need
Note: Call 865-585-4197 if shelter is needed. The church can provide limited transportation depending on distance, as it is run by a small volunteer group.
Cocke County
Dates: January 9 (8 PM) – January 12 (8 AM)
Location: First United Methodist Church of Newport, 212 Washington Ave, Newport
Hamblen County
Dates: January 5 (7 AM) – January 10 (7 PM)
Location: Ministerial Association Temporary Shelter (MATS), 733 W Main St, Morristown
Knox County (5 Warming Centers)
Dates: January 6 – January 13
1. City Center
•Location: 409 N Broadway
•Capacity: Up to 80 (must try KARM first)
•Hours: 6 PM – 7 AM
2. North – Fountain City United Methodist Church
•Location: 212 Hotel Rd
•Capacity: 12
•Hours: 9 PM – 7 AM
3. South – Vestal United Methodist Church
•Location: 115 Ogle Ave
•Capacity: 20
•Hours: 6 PM – 10 AM
4. East – Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church
•Location: 2700 E Magnolia Ave
•Capacity: 25
•Hours: 6 PM – 10 AM
5. West – Cokesbury Church
•Location: 9919 Kingston Pike
•Capacity: 30
•Hours: 7 PM – 8 AM