Tullahoma Winter Shelter Project

03/16/2026

02/10/2026

On a recent bitter cold Tuesday evening, fourteen men and women found a warm and inviting refuge at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on South Washington Street as part of the

02/10/2026

🙏🏼First Christian Church - Tullahoma hosted 14 guests last night in the shelter. They need volunteers for this Saturday night (2/14). Please contact Rev. Tom Murdock at [email protected].

01/24/2026

📢We always want to update you on the latest info. Reminder that 📍Mt Zion Baptist Church in Tullahoma is open to those needing shelter NOW through next week. Currently they have 5 visitors and are happy to accommodate a safe and warm place.

💙The Well in downtown Tullahoma is currently open until 8pm with warm food and shelter. If you need more info please message us or contact those locations.

🏠 Manchester Warming Shelter Open
The City’s Warming Shelter will be open throughout this event and has a generator to remain heated during power outages. The shelter is open to anyone needing warmth or electricity. Please follow all travel advisories.

📍The Manchester Recreation Center is scheduled to open Saturday and close Sunday (weather‑dependent). Decisions for Monday will be announced Sunday evening.

Please Stay Safe!

01/23/2026

🚨UPDATE on the schedule: The Tullahoma Winter Shelter Project will move to Mt Zion Baptist Church (301 S Washington St, Tullahoma) tomorrow, Saturday (Jan 24th) nightly through next week as follows.

📢The Well (121 W Lincoln St, Tullahoma) will be available during the day tomorrow from 7am-8pm, Saturday January 24th for those needing shelter during the winter storm. They also have hot food available.

🏠 Manchester Warming Shelter Open
The City’s Warming Shelter will be open throughout this event and has a generator to remain heated during power outages. The shelter is open to anyone needing warmth or electricity. Please follow all travel advisories.

📍 The Manchester Recreation Center is scheduled to open Saturday and close Sunday (weather‑dependent). Decisions for Monday will be announced Sunday evening.

01/21/2026

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01/21/2026

🚨UPDATE on the schedule: The Tullahoma Winter Shelter Project will move to Mt Zion Baptist Church (301 S Washington St, Tullahoma) tomorrow night, Saturday (Jan 24th), nightly through next week as follows.

📢The Well (121 W Lincoln St, Tullahoma) will be available during the day tomorrow from 7am-8pm, Saturday January 24th, for those needing shelter during the winter storm. They will have hot food available too.
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❄️With snow and extremely low temperatures forecasted for this weekend, we want to ensure that individuals in need of shelter are aware of available resources in advance.

📢Emergency shelter options are available in Coffee, Bedford, Franklin, Grundy, and Warren Counties.

🏠Coffee Co: The Ada Wright Center Warming Center (328 N. Woodland St., Manchester, TN) will be open all weekend due to dangerously low temperatures. Normal hours are 5:00 PM–10:00 AM; however, if daytime temperatures do not rise above freezing, the shelter will remain open 24 hours.

📍 The Manchester Recreation Center is scheduled to open Saturday and close Sunday (weather‑dependent). Decisions for Monday will be announced Sunday evening.

▪️Winter Shelters in Grundy County
1. Pelham Methodist Church: Capacity 50-60 people. Pets are allowed but MUST be in a kennel.
2. Pelham Chapman Chapel: Only open for emergency situations.
3. Pelham Valley Home: Only open for emergency situations. Small pets allowed but MUST be in a kennel.
4. Monteagle Highland Church: Only open for emergency situations. Pets are allowed but MUST be in a kennel.
5. Altamont Florence Scruggs Building: Capacity 20 people. Pets are allowed but MUST be on a leash or in a kennel.

❄️View the information below for more locations and specifics. Please share this information to help ensure those in need can access shelter and remain safe during severe weather conditions.ow omarogve.

01/10/2026

📢Update on Schedule:

First Presbyterian and Mt. Zion are switching weeks. As follows:
-Mt. Zion January 25-31
-First Presbyterian Feb 1-7
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❄️Tullahoma Winter Shelter Update!❄️

The Tullahoma Winter Shelter will officially open for overnight stays beginning January 4, 2026.

If temperatures drop below 32°F in December, we will do our best to open an emergency church location. Announcements about these emergency openings will be shared here, so please stay alert for updates.

Please note that December availability depends on volunteer support, so we encourage you to sign up with your church or contact Tom Murdock (information available on the flyer below) if you’d like to help.

We are deeply grateful for the local churches collaborating this effort by opening their doors and providing volunteers. It truly takes a caring, active community to make this possible — and we have that.

If you’d like to get involved, please reach out. We’ll also share updates soon about specific items needed to support our church shelter locations. You may also contact the churches directly to offer help.

▪️Thank you to Damron's Restaurant for providing breakfast for those staying at the churches! And thank you to Courtesy Dry Cleaners for continuing to partner with us to clean blankets between church changeover locations.

Thank you for helping provide warmth, safety, and compassion this winter. 💙

01/10/2026

Public Service Announcement***
Warming Shelter Open Evenings January 11 - January 18
Due to a new extended forecast of nightly dangerous temperatures during the period of January 11 - January 18, an emergency warming center will be opening at Fair Haven Baptist Church (FHBC) 2726 Hwy 231 N beginning January 11th. Hours of operation will normally be from 6PM until 8AM. An evening meal and a place to sleep out of the frigid temperatures is provided. In the morning a hot breakfast sandwich or light breakfast is provided before people depart for the day. All needing a respite from the dangerous cold are welcomed.
Anyone needing transportation to FHBC may call John at 931-639-3321 for information about a ride. Transportation is limited so three designated pick up points have been set: Soup Kitchen parking lot (approx 5:30PM), Shelbyville – Bedford County Public Library parking lot (approx 5:40PM) and Gateway Church parking lot at the red light driveway (approx 5:50PM). If you have any questions about the program call John at 931-639-3321.

01/07/2026

The Tullahoma Winter Shelter Project has officially opened its doors this week for those in need of shelter from the cold weather.