Knox County (Knoxville area)
– ReLaunch/Salvation Army seasonal shelter (409 North Broadway): Open every night until February 28, regardless of temperature.
– Church Street United Methodist Church (900 Henley Street): Opening Sunday, January 25.
– Eternal Life Harvest Center (2410 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue): Opens (no pets allowed).
– Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (418 N Broadway): Open nightly.
– Knoxville Area Transit (KAT): Plans free bus rides to warming shelters starting at 3 p.m. during cold events.
Anderson County:
Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church (809 Oak Ridge Turnpike) opens as needed when temps ≤27°F (pets allowed in kennels; call 865-483-6761).
Blount County:
John 3:16 Outreach at First Baptist Church of Maryville (202 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway): 6 p.m.–7 a.m. on Friday, Sunday, Monday; opens at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Fentress County:
Community House at First Baptist Church (306 E. Central Avenue, Jamestown): Opens 4:30 p.m.–8 a.m. when temps <32°F (offers shelter, hot meal, shower).
McMinn County:
McMinn Warming Center (714 Walter Street, Athens): 6 p.m.–7 a.m. when temps forecasted <32°F.
Monroe County:
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office jail lobby (4500 New Hwy. 68, Madisonville): Open when temps <32°F between sunset and sunrise (specific entry instructions provided; call 423-442-3911 or dispatch after hours).
Fresh Start Warming Center (1203 Old Highway 68, Sweetwater): Open when temps <31°F; check-in 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (no animals or sex offenders).
Roane County:
Courts of Praise Church (215 Maple Street, Harriman): 8 p.m.–8 a.m. daily.
Cumberland County (additional info):
Bread of Life Mission (Crossville, on 4th Street): Opens when temps <32°F.
CF Storehouse Warming Center (608 West Avenue, Crossville): Open 5 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 25) through Tuesday morning (Jan. 27); check their Facebook for weather-dependent updates.
