27TH ANNUAL “COATS FOR THE COLD” DRIVE LAUNCHES IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED
The 27th annual “Coats for the Cold” drive is officially underway, offering community members a vital opportunity to share warmth as colder weather approaches.
Running from October 1st through October 29th, 2026, the initiative is actively collecting new and gently used coats, jackets, and sweaters at nearly two dozen drop-off locations throughout Crossville and Cumberland County, including local banks, real estate offices, and the Cumberland County Fire Department.
Distribution Details
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Dates & Times: Friday, November 6th (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM) and Saturday, November 7th (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM).
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Location: TCAT Upper Cumberland Crossville, Building 1.
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Selection: Individuals in need of warm clothing may select up to five items per person free of charge (recipients must be present).
Sponsors & Contacts
The annual community effort is proudly sponsored by the Crossville Lions Club, the Cumberland County Schools Family Resource Center (FRC), and TCAT Upper Cumberland Crossville.
For more information, residents can reach out to:
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Kim Oatsvall (Crossville Lions Club): 600-547-8638
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Emalee Breeding or Michael Brady (FRC): 931-484-6135
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Darlene Henson (TCAT Upper Cumberland Crossville): 931-484-7502
