The horrific tragedy of the 2010 Nashville flood has given us the opportunity to band together as a community and help our neighbors in need. This is a list of donation and volunteer opportunities that are currently available, with more being added daily. It also includes companies and organizations that are providing goods and services to the community in this time of need.
Donate Money
First Tennessee Foundation, established by First Tennessee Bank owner First Horizon National Corp., has pledged to donate up to $500,000 to flood relief efforts. A donation of $125,000 will go to the Red Cross and Salvation Army and the foundation will match donations made to the organizations by employees and customers, up to a total of $250,000. Donations can be made at any First Tennessee bank location. www.firsttennessee.com
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce has established an account to help flood victims. Donations can be sent to 177-A Belle Forest Circle, Nashville, TN 37212 payable to Bellevue Flood Aide. For further information call (615) 662-2737
Salvation Army: Monetary donations are preferred and can be made online at www.uss.salvationarmy.org by phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
Give a monetary donation to The Second Harvest Food Bank at www.secondharvestmidtn.org.
Donate to the Middle Tennessee Red Cross online at www.nashvilleredcross.org, by phone at 615-250-4300 or by mail at 2201 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203. Remember, the Red Cross is not a government agency and is funded solely by your local donations.
In partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management, donate online to the Metro Nashville Disaster Response Fund and/or the Tennessee Emergency Relief Fund at www.cfmt.org/floodrelief/ (checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 440225, Nashville, TN, 37244).
Brown Dog Foundation is providing assistance to families directly affected by the disaster and whose pet is injured as a result. The Disaster Relief Program offers up to $300/pet for stabilization of injuries and/or treatment. During recognized disasters, the organization waives the normal guideline requirements. Families are only asked to provide proof that they have been affected by the disaster (a statement from Red Cross or TEMA will suffice) and prove that the pet belongs to them. Because Brown Dog Foundation operates solely by donations of the general public, they are also encouraging cash contributions – 100% of these funds will be directed to aid in this disaster only. Donations are accepted online or by mailing a check to Brown Dog Foundation, c/o McPherson Management, 900 19th Avenue South, Ste 204, Nashville, TN 37212. Please write “Disaster Relief” in the memo line.
Brown Dog Foundation is excepting cash contributions – 100% of these funds will be directed to aid in this disaster only. Donations are accepted online or by mailing a check to Brown Dog Foundation, c/o McPherson Management, 900 19th Avenue South, Ste 204, Nashville, TN 37212. Please write “Disaster Relief” in the memo line. www.browndogfoundation.org
Philanthropy Fashion in Franklin is designing a T-shirt to be released to raise money for those affected by the flood. These should be printed and for sale by the end of May and all proceeds will benefit flood victims. Right now, Philanthropy is taking donations at the store. Check back with us for more information about the T-Shirt! 432 Main Street, Franklin, 615-794-0074, www.philanthropyfashion.com.
Both whats-in-store retail locations (Franklin and Nashville) will be selling merchandise for the cause. They will also be collecting donations at www.whats-in-store.com to encourage those outside our state to support our efforts. For their donation, supporters and customers will be receiving amazing quality freshwater pearls, leather handbags, unique jewelry of all kinds, and much more. $100,000 for flood relief to benefit the Red Cross, Community Foundation, and Hands On Nashville is the goal.
Downtown Nashville Nissan is offering an additional $1,000 off on the all new Nissan Altima and Maxima, above and beyond all national incentives. In addition to we are also offering VPP (employee pricing) for any one in the affected areas with an insurance claim number, plus an additional $500 off above and beyond all national incentives, with rates as low as 0% for 60 months or 1.9% for 72 months. We know with all the rebuilding it is hard to replace a vehicle. It is our hope that by further discounting our merchandise we will be able to help Middle Tennessee get back on the road sooner. www.nashvillenissan.com
NASHVILLE RISING: A Benefit Concert for Flood Recovery at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, June 22. It will feature performances by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who are spearheading the event, and Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Miley Cyrus, Amy Grant, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes, Michael W. Smith, Taylor Swift Montgomery Gentry, ZZ Top and Carrie Underwood with special guests Jeff Fisher and Barry Trotz. All proceeds will benefit the Community Foundation. Show is SOLD OUT except Diamond ticket packages are still available.. Go to http://www.nashvillerising.org/ for more info.
Broadway Cares, in partnership with the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the cast and crew of the A CHORUS LINE national tour, will make a donation of $47,892 to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to help to those affected by the May 1, 2010 floods. To make a donation to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, please visit www.cfmt.org/floodrelief.
Country Angel’s Network and Roughstock are joining forces in launching a new flood relief campaign. Two organizations have been chosen as co-beneficiaries in the "Rebuilding Nashville" campaign: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee AND the Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity. Visit www.countryangelsnetwork.org for more information.
To help replace Steinway pianos lost in the damage, a gift of $25,000 will be donated jointly to the Nashville Symphony from musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, Jean-Yves Thibaudet and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.
Margaret Ellis is making a special offer to benefit victims of the Nashville Flood. She will donate 10% of her sales during the ENTIRE months of May and June to The Community Foundation Metro Nashville Disaster Response Fund. <http://www.cfmt.org/index.php> www.margaretellisjewelry.com
Bonnaroo will donate up to $50,000 to aid the flood relief efforts for Music City. Bonnaroo has already donated $10,000 to the Middle Tennessee Red Cross, and festival organizers, Superfly Presents and A.C. Entertainment, are encouraging all friends and fans to help out in any way possible. Additionally, while he's not on stage as part of Bonnaroo's Café lineup this year, Jonathan Sexton (of Jonathan Sexton & the Big Love Choir) and Bonnaroo will be partnering up to show Nashville some “Big Love” by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most hugs in a 24-hour period (he'll have to hug more than 7800 people!). For every hug given Bonnaroo hopes friends and fans will donate to the United Way of Metropolitan Nashville “Restore the Dream” Fund. Bonnaroo will then match donations up to $10,000. Jonathan will be stationed at the post office at the Bonnaroo Festival site from noon on Friday, June 11 to noon on Saturday, June 12. http://www.bonnaroo.com/
Now through Father's Day weekend, a portion of all sales of the cookbook Savor the Recipes will go directly to aid the victims from the Nashville flood.
http://www.aimeefortney.com
NAMM will still hold their event at the Nashville Convention Center on June 18-20, 2010. Gathering the international music products industry in Nashville will bring a much-needed estimated $13 million to the local economy during this difficult time. NAMM will host a MusiCares® booth at Summer NAMM, where a silent instrument auction will be held. Proceeds will benefit the MusiCares Nashville Flood Relief fund, providing aid to local Nashville-area musicians and their families who were impacted by the floods. NAMM Members wishing to donate instruments for this should stop by this booth or send an e-mail to jefffl@namm.org. 100 percent of the proceeds generated from this auction will directly benefit local flood victims. NAMM will also host an instrument donation booth at the show run by the Nashville Musicians Association, AFM Local 257. Donated products should be undamaged and in usable condition. The Nashville Musicians Association is also taking flood relief donations on their Web site www.nashvillemusicians.org <http://www.nashvillemusicians.org> NAMM is working with Next Big Nashville, American Songwriter magazine, the Nashville Musicians Association and Musicares on a program called “The BIG Gear Giveback” where NAMM vendors, gear companies and compassionate musicians will have the opportunity to donate gear to working musicians who lost the tools of their livelihood during the Nashville Flood. The association will be celebrating this effort with a special concert event at Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville on Friday, June 18, 2010. As a special thank you from NAMM, all donors at this event will also receive a wristband to attend the Summer NAMM trade show as part of a special event called "Wanna Play Music Sunday." For more information, please visit www.namm.org/wannaplaysunday <http://www.namm.org/wannaplaysunday>
Whole Foods Market is collecting money at its cash registers for the Red Cross. The market has also prepared bags of food staples. Customers may pay for bags that Second Harvest Food Bank will deliver, or purchase bags to take directly to families in need. The market is also collecting toiletries, diapers and more for the Red Cross. 4021 Hillsboro Pike. (615) 440-5100.
Flyte World Dining and Wine will honor reservations that had been made at restaurants that are closed due to flooding. They will give 15 percent of your check to the closed restaurant. 718 Division St. (615) 255-6200.
Provence Breads & Café will donate 25 percent of sales from their new made-to-order Sunday brunch to the Community Foundation for flood relief. 1705 21st Ave. S. (615) 386-0363.
Pizzazzerie entertaining and catering will donate $1 to the Red Cross for each new Facebook fan. www.pizzazzerie.com.
Otter’s Chicken Tenders Donating to Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
1528 Demonbreun St., 507 Main St., 790 Jordan Road locations. Mention the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s telethon and 10 percent of your tab will be donated to flood relief efforts.
Concert For Hope
July 16. War Memorial Auditorium. Mix 92.9 will present "Concert For Hope" benefiting the Nashville Chapter of the American Red Cross and Point Hope. Lonestar, Jo Dee Messina, Jamie O’Neal, Ty Herndon and Amy Grant will perform, and famed syndicated DJ Delilah will host. Tickets available through the TPAC box offices, downtown or at Davis-Kidd Booksellers. tpac.org.
The Key Alliance is taking monetary donations. Every emergency donation will go toward clothing, IDs, medication, prescriptions, tents, blankets and more for the homeless, as well as to help prevent homelessness for people who find themselves on the brink of losing their homes due to the flood. thekeyalliance.org/homelessfloodvictims.
The 42 locally owned restaurants in the Nashville Originals consortium are working together to share water-conservation strategies. These can include using disposable plates, cups and flatware where possible, as well as hand sanitizer (to save water), dish-washing consolidation and reduction in ice-making. Tap water service is limited to specific requests from guests. The association stresses that these steps are consistent with Health Department requirements. nashvilleoriginals.com.
Support the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and its flood relief efforts by purchasing a We Are Nashville benefit T-shirt. $25. ht.ly/1HqOj.
Marty Stuart's Late Night Jam
June 9. Ryman Auditorium. Marty Stuart's 9th Annual Late Night Jam will benefit the MusiCares Nashville Flood Relief Fund. Stuart will be joined by Keith Urban, Dallas Frazier, Cowboy Jack Clement and more. Tickets are available now at the Ryman box office and through Ticketmaster.
Back Yard Burger in Brentwood will donate portions of it's profits to the American Red Cross flood relief fund June 7-13.
New Life Aesthetics in Franklin donates during the month of June. Schedule a procedure during June and a portion of the cost will be donated along with a portion of proceeds from product sales to Second Harvest Food Bank, Hands On Nashville, and the Red Cross. (615) 771-8832 x110. spa@newlifephysicians.com.
Guitars of the Stars Benefit Auction
June 11. Ryman Auditorium. Stars contributing decorated guitars include Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Danny Gokey, Alan Jackson, George Jones, The Judds, Jake Owen, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker and more. Chris Young will start the event with a performance. All proceeds from the auction will go to the Opry Trust Fund and be earmarked for flood relief. 3 p.m.
Buy a T-shirt and Help Flood Victims
Various designs for sale and 100% of profits are donated to various organizations helping flood relief. nashvillefloodtees.com
Dragon Music Sundays Flood Relief Food Drop
Each Sunday through July 4. Dragon Park. Free Music. Each show will have a donation area for non-perishable food that will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank for flood relief. hwen.org.
Annual Jeff Fisher and Friends Charity Softball Game
June 13. Greer Stadium. To benefit Soles4Souls, Nashville Flood Relief, Nashville Children’s Alliance, Mercy Ministries, Catch-A-Dream, Second Harvest Food Bank and other charities. Soles4Souls will be collecting shoes at the game to be given to flood victims. 7 p.m. $10-$15. Kids 12 and under get in for $6. (615) 690-HIT. nashvillesounds.com.
Celebrate the ‘Spirit of Nashville’
Available Now. Two new Spirit of Nashville posters have been created to celebrate Nashville and raise money for flood relief. The first 100 prints of each poster will be signed and numbered by the artist. All proceeds will go to Samaritan’s Purse and the Red Cross. $30 each. SpiritOfNashville.com.
Musicians Flood Relief Fund
SunTrust Bank. The Nashville Chapter of the American Federation of Musicians special flood relief fund to aid their members in recovery. To help, visit any SunTrust branch and donate to the “Nashville Musicians Flood Relief” bank account or mail a check payable to the Nashville Musicians Flood Relief Fund send to AFM Local 257, 11 Music Circle North, Nashville, TN 37203. (615) 244-9514. nashvillemusicians.org.
Pennies and Prayers Parade
Collected pennies will be donated to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. penniesandprayersparade.blogspot.com.
Low Notes for Nashville
Brand new organization of dedicated bassists whose mission is to help musicians affected by the flood. lownotesfornashville.org.
Vince Young Lends A Hand
Young is partnering with Reebok to launch 10 for ’10 for a flood rebuilding fund. Young is asking fans to make a donation of $100, and in turn they’ll receive a personally autographed Pro Bowl photo of Young and a “Flood ’10 Reebuild” T-shirt. Checks can be made payable to: The Vincent Young Foundation/Flood ’10, 2020 Fieldstone Pkwy Suite 900-120, Franklin, TN, 37069. Credit card payments can be made at thevincentyoungfoundation.org.
CMA Music Festival to Raise Funds for Flood Relief
June 10-13. The Country Music Association had already earmarked half the net proceeds to aid public school education and the other half of the proceeds will be donated to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, to aid in flood relief. tnne.ws/1Je.
Limited Edition, Signed and Numbered, Hatch Show Print for United Way
Hatch Show Print has donated the design and printing for 250 Limited Edition, hand-made prints specifically designed to benefit United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s Restore the Dream Fund. The prints are individually hand-printed, numbered, and signed by Hatch Show Print General Manager Jim Sherraden. All sales will go to United Way’s “Restore the Dream” Fund. $100 each. unitedwaynashville.org/nashvilleflood.
Spoken Word Cafe Flood Relief Benefit Concert
June 11. Spoken Word Café. 1801 Jefferson St. #101.
Performances to include Former Warner Brothers artist Typhanee Fitzgerald, Music Mafia's Big and Rich's artist Damien Horne and BET's Comic View Rennard Hirsch. Non-perishable food item required. A percentage of all proceeds with go to The Salvation Army. 7 p.m.
$10. (615) 815-5268.
LOVE 89.1 FM Concert for Flood Relief
June 11. The Square Room on Market Square, Knoxville.
Concert for Flood Relief & Listener Appreciation Tour 2010 featuring Chris and Conrad, Tal and Acacia and new band Living Anthem. The Knoxville community will be supporting The Salvation Army's Flood Relief efforts in Middle Tennessee. Requested donation of cleaning supplies, non-perishable food or $5. 8 p.m.
Shanti's Seafood & More Donation Drive Benefitting Salvation Army, Second Harvest & the Community Foundation
June 13. 15277 Lebanon Rd. Shiloh Plaza, Old Hickory.
Enjoy amazing seafood dishes at Shanti's Seafood Restaurant and help support flood relief efforts. Salvation Army Red Kettle will be on site for monetary donations. Also accepting donated Target, Walmart, Home Depot, or Lowe's gift cards for families in need of flood relief assistance. Noon – 9 p.m. shatiseafood.com.
FEMA is offering grants for temporary housing and home repairs, as well as low-cost loans to assist with uninsured property destruction and other forms of assistance. To register, provide your name, Social Security number, address of your damaged property, current address, telephone number, insurance information, household annual income, bank routing and account number for direct deposit, and a description of your losses. The telephone numbers will operate seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. DisasterAssistance.gov. 1-800-621-3362. Hearing- or speech-impaired: 1-800-462-7585
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has set up a variety of ways that you can donate money to promote flood relief. You can donate online to either of two funds, the Metro Disaster Response Fund or the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund; monetary donations of any size will be channeled towards local organizations supporting flood relief. You can also text “FLOOD” to 501501 to donate $10 to the Community Foundation, or you can mail a donation by check to the following address: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, PO Box 440225, Nashville, TN. cfmt.org/floodrelief
The PEDIGREE ® Brand is bringing the sixth annual PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive to this year’s CMA Music Festival on June 10 through the 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to shine a spotlight on the plight of the nation’s homeless dogs. The recent Nashville flooding largely impacted several local shelters and left many dogs without the proper supplies they need to survive including; shelter, food and water. To help those shelter dogs involved in the flood as well as the other local dogs in Nashville in need of loving homes, the Brand will have a booth in the Fun Zone over the course of the four-day festival. Local shelter dogs from Nashville Humane, Happy Tails Humane, New Leash on Life and Metro Animal Control will be on site for adoption, and attendees will have a chance to purchase limited-edition Dogs rule.® gear created specifically for sale at the CMA Festival. A portion of the proceeds from all Dogs rule.® gear sold will go to The PEDIGREE Foundation which directly benefits shelters and breed rescues. In addition to stopping by the PEDIGREE® Brand booth, dog lovers can also show their support for the cause in two easy ways: Simply become a fan of The PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/Pedigree <http://www.Facebook.com/Pedigree> ). For each new fan, the PEDIGREE® Brand will donate a bowl of food to help feed shelter dogs nationwide. Fans can also log onto dogsrule.com and make a donation to The PEDIGREE Foundation, a non-profit organization benefiting shelters and breed rescues nationwide.
Ke$ha will perform at Limelight June 16 at 6:30 p.m. to benefit Hands on Nashville. Ke$ha and the club are donating 100% of proceeds. Opening acts are Heypenny and Space Capone. http://bit.ly/Kesha4Nashville
Donate Stuff
To connect quickly with those offering assistance in your area, check out the following flood relief groups on Facebook. Each group is full of posts, local members, and additional information all assembled to provide expedient flood assistance:
Hendersonville Flood Relief Facebook Group
Nashville Flood Help on Facebook
Trevecca’s Flood Recovery Efforts on Facebook
The People’s Church Flood Network on Facebook
Gold Skin Care is collecting donations of sunscreen for flood relief volunteers. Drop off donations at 2000 Richard Jones Road, in Green Hills. www.goldskincare.com
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center announced this morning that they have donated tens of thousands of pounds of perishable frozen and refrigerated food to Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief. The donated food was purchased by Gaylord Opryland for a conference of more than 1500 attendees scheduled at Nashville’s largest convention center. Some of the other food was donated by the restaurants and other parts of the resort not impacted by the flooding. www.gaylordopryland.com
Flavour has become a drop-off site for relief items and will be collecting items such as Toilet Paper, Toothbrushes and Toothpaste, Deodorant, Diapers, Cleaning Supplies, Staple Food Items (i.e., canned foods, rice, cereals, pastas), Boxed Fans etc. Stores are open from 10:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Drop off items at 1522 Demonbreun Nashville, TN 37203. For more information please call, Flavour Clothing at (615) 254-2064. www.flavourclothing.com
Crest Cadillac, Hummer, Saab and Honda is open during this time of clean up and recovery in Nashville. They did not sustain any water damage from the flooding and are here to serve you during this crisis, whatever your automotive needs. www.nashvillecadillac.com
Kroger will have food donation barrels in all area Kroger stores. Monetary donations are accepted at checkout. www.kroger.com
Walmart has announced all locations, excluding Ashland City, are open with normal grocery, pharmacy and other relief and clean-up supplies available. In an effort to aid in the recovery process, Walmart has responded to the flooding by donating truckloads of water and various life-sustaining items such as diapers, formula and food.
Salvation Army: Monetary donations are preferred and can be made online at www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_nashville_ac.nsf/ or by phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Drop off your donations of bottled water, mops, brooms, heavy duty work gloves, masks, sponges, squeegees, scrub brushes, plastic gloves, bleach, all purpose cleaner concentrate, trash bags, and paper towels at the 631 Dickerson Road center. www.salvationarmy.com
Graceworks Ministries is working with the Red Cross to collect donations for flood victims. They are in need of non-perishable food items, toilet paper, detergent, dry beans, pasta, canned soup, toothbrushes, bottled water, clothing, diapers (size 2,3, & 4) and furniture. Please separate men's, women's and children's clothing donations. Drop off donations at 104 Southeast Parkway, Franklin. www.graceworksministries.net
Animal Ark Animal Hospital is taking in pets of displaced families on a first-come, first-served basis. Animal shelters in Davidson County are also looking for food, cat littler, and cleaning supplies. www.animalarkanimalhospital.com
Dollar General in Goodlettsville is donating supplies to the Red Cross such as personal hygiene products, socks, underwear, diapers, and other baby products. The company is also donating cleaning supplies to Second Harvest Food Bank and are also collecting customer donations to the Red Cross at checkout.
Nashville-based Soles4Souls, which usually provides footwear to people in poverty-stricken countries, will deliver 20,000 pairs of shoes and work boots to area flood victims. Some are being donated directly, but others will be donated through local agencies, including the Old Hickory Community Shelter at 1050 Hadley Avenue in Old Hickory. www.giveshoes.org
United Way and FirstBank are teaming up with the Salvation Army. They will have a trailer parked at 615 Memorial Blvd and to collect any donations given towards the flood relief.
Trevecca Nazarine University: A group is taking food, water, first aid and toiletries to flooded neighbors around the university. If you’re in the area and want to help distribute, call Dan at 941-518-6740. Drop off donations at the Boone Business Building.
CREMA is taking donations for Tent City survivors. Drop off items in the parking lot behind CREMA (15 Hermitage Ave), need tents, stoves, sleeping bags, tarps and clothing.
Happy Tales Humane is offering temporary housing for small to medium size dogs to those owners who have not evacuated their homes because of their pets. Happy Tales is located in The Factory in Franklin and does not usually keep dogs on site, but with this special circumstance the managers of The Factory have graciously offered Happy Tales the ability to take in dogs at this time. Happy Tales can also accommodate a small number of cats in this effort as well, but space for cats is very limited. To have your pet placed in temporary housing or to offer assistance, please call Debbi Cure at 615.210.7095.
Brown Dog Foundation is providing assistance to families directly affected by the disaster and whose pet is injured as a result. The Disaster Relief Program offers up to $300/pet for stabilization of injuries and/or treatment. During recognized disasters, the organization waives the normal guideline requirements. Families are only asked to provide proof that they have been affected by the disaster (a statement from Red Cross or TEMA will suffice) and prove that the pet belongs to them. www.browndogfoundation.org
OSHi will be donating flowers for affected families to give to their hardworking moms this Mother's Day. If you know anyone affected, please send them to one of the Disaster Information Centers (East Community Center, Hermitage Community Center and Hadley Community Center) to pick up some heart-felt Mother's Day florals. Flowers will be available beginning Saturday morning.
Habit Boutique will be collecting clothing to pass onto those families affected. They are offering 20% off your Spring/Summer order Friday and Saturday when you bring in 5 pieces of gently worn clothing.
Nashville Paw Magazine has launched the Nashville Paw Flood Relief Donation Drive that will deliver much needed supplies to families and their pets. An information page has been set up at the following URL to provide information on requesting help and supplies, donating items to the drive and volunteering in the effort: http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530
Levy's has become a drop-off site. They are currently collecting gently worn or new clothing, toiletries, cleaning products, food and cash contributions or gift cards. 3900 Hillsboro Road, 615.383.2800, www.levys.com <http://www.levys.com>
Randi Events is reaching out and offering complimentary event planning assistance to anyone who may be planning benefits or fundraisers in the coming weeks to aid in the recovery. http://www.randilesnick.com/
Monkee's of Nashville is offering $25 Monkee Bux to customers who bring in and donate a pair of gently worn or newly purchased shoes. Donated shoes will be distributed to local shelters and relief agencies. www.monkeesofnashville.com
Point 3 Media and Ladies Who Launch will be accepting clothes donations for their "Rebuilding Nashville One Closet at a Time" fundraiser. Please visit http://FloodOfFashion.com for an informational video and downloadable mailing label.
Nashville Indie artist, Brinn Black and Wal-Mart teamed up for “Stuff The Truck” for Nashville. They parked a Wal-Mart 18 wheeler outside Clover Hill High School in Midlothian, VA and raised over $2,000 and donations included canned items, microwaves, computers, clothes, baby chairs, diapers, furniture, crayons, and many more. If you would like to help plan a “Stuff The Truck” event in your area please contact http://www.StuffTheTruckNashville.com>.
Metro Animal Care & Control in Nashville is NOT euthanizing any flood animals after holding them for 10 days. They ARE however, waiving ALL fees for any flood victims on the boarding or veterinary care for these flood animals for 10 days. Metro Animal Care & Control (MACC), as well as the Nashville Humane Association, continue to hold many flood animals and have reunified many of them with their owners. Nashville Humane Association (NHA) is currently calling all affected counties in the flood areas to create an assessment of the needs in each county. MACC have been made aware that some counties are in need of food and supplies for their animals and will be making arrangements for pick up and or transport of these items to both the animal control or humane organizations, as well as the pet owners in those communities. Please continue to be advised, if anyone you know has lost or found a dog, cat, bird, horse, etc. during the disaster, please have them register the animal on NashvillePetFinders.com, Nashville Humane Association Lost and Found Database by calling 615-352-1010, and Metro Animal Care & Control by calling 615-862-7928. In Wilson County please register with WilsonCountyPetFinders.com. For a limited time, The Tennessean is offering free classified ads to anyone who has lost a pet or found an animal due to the flood disaster. To schedule an ad, please contact Donna Smith at dfsmith@tennessean.com or call 615-881-7905.
ReTune Nashville is a Tennessee Non-Profit organization helping provide relief for uninsured musicians through the sale of artwork created from flood damaged musical instruments. Apply as a visual artist or donate gear. http://www.retunenashville.org/
Pork For Victims And Volunteers
Skyline Madison Hospital, Madison. Tennessee pork producers have partnered with the American Red Cross to help feed volunteers and victims of the area’s flash floods. More than 1,700 pounds of pork loin, bratwursts and other foodstuffs are being provided and will be prepared. redcross.org.
Free Water At Save-A-Lot
2622 Gallatin Pike. Handing out free bottled water while supplies last. (615) 228-1684.
Help With Damaged Vehicles
Rivergate Toyota. The dealer’s service department will tow vehicles that aren’t drivable to the dealership free of charge within a 50-mile radius. If the vehicle is drivable, you can make an appointment and bring it in for a written damage report and estimate. (888) 263-2288. rivergatetoyota.com.
Free Crisis Counseling
Centerstone Community Mental Health Center and Mental Health Cooperative. Free crisis counseling available to people impacted by the flood. (615) 532-6700. tn.gov/mental.
Chiropractic Service
Maryland Farms Chiropractic. Dr. Rebecca Pugh is offering complimentary consultation, exam and any necessary x-rays to flood victims and volunteers. (615) 309-8279.
Low-Interest Loan Assistance for Flood Victims
JCPenney, Hickory Hollow Mall. The U.S. Small Business Administration has set up an office in the old JCPenney space to assist flood victims with low-interest loans. (615) 736-5881. Walter.Perry@SBA.gov.
Appliance Rebates:
May 13 – July 31. A-1 Appliance Company. (615) 352-5174.
Frigidaire has created a special interest rebate program for flood victims on select Frigidaire appliances through July 11.
Bosch is giving rebates up to $400 for flood victims effective on select Bosch appliances purchased through July 31.
Whirlpool, Maytag, and KitchenAid are giving rebates up to $400 for flood victims effective on select appliances through July 11.
Free Home Plans
Woodkrest is donating home plans to people whose homes were flooded. Woodkrest.net/index.html.
Musical Instrument and Equipment Help from Guitar Center
Guitar Center has launched a flood relief initiative called “Operation High Ground.” Specialists are available to advise flood victims on the best way to either repair or replace musical instruments and recording gear. Customers can get rush access to musical gear purchases and personalized priority shipping. (877) 687-5405. GuitarCenter.com.
Free Grief Counseling
Alive Hospice. Downtown Nashville, Madison, and Murfreesboro locations. Free grief counseling to those who have lost loved ones in the flood. (615) 963-4732. E-mail griefsupport@alivehospice.org.
Food Drop Location
Through June 11. Lightning 100 Studio. Drop-off location for Second Harvest Food Bank.
Community Resource Center Needs Donations
Monday-Saturday. A+ Storage at 911 Division St. The CRC mainly collects home items in bulk, but they also need diapers, baby wipes, new clothing and shoes, new bedding and more. The CRC is partnering with Hands On Nashville to distribute items to flood victims under an official designation from the mayor’s office. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. E-mail betsycrc@comcast.net or visit crcnashville.org or twochicksinawarehouse.wordpress.com.
Donations and Volunteers Needed
Daily. Madison Square. A flood relief station that sends out volunteers to help with cleanup and restoration of properties with water damage. Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce, FiftyForward Madison Station, Kiwanis Club of Madison TN, and Madison-Goodlettsville Rotary. Items needed as donations include: bleach, cleaning solutions, buckets, sponges, rags, mops, brooms, industrial push brooms, hard bristle brushes, trash bags, dust masks and gloves, half inch wallboard, T squares, wall board screws, hammers, screwdrivers, plumbing wrenches, industrial box cutters, cordless screwdrivers and drills, flat edge crow bar and cabinets. Monetary donations are also accepted. 8 a.m. – Noon and 4 p.m. – 7p.m. (615) 630-0457.
The new website DonateNashville.org has been created by members of the Symfony Group specifically to assist flood victims and those who desire to help. The website is divided into two main components for the most effective support possible: the “I Need” section pertains to flood victims in need of physical aid, material items, or emergency housing options, and the “I Have” section applies to any and all who wish to help out by donating volunteer hours, material items, or money. donatenashville.org. info@donatenashville.org
The Crag at Cool Springs and GracePointe Worship Center have become drop-off locations for Graceworks Ministries. The Crag, and indoor climbing facility located at 121 Seaboard Lane #10, Franklin, TN 37067, is requesting items as detailed in the description for Graceworks Ministries. GracePointe, located at 1213 Country Road, Franklin, TN 37067, is specifically requesting soup, crackers, and underwear. cragcoolsprings.com. gracepointe.net.
On The Go Ministries will be accepting cases of bottled water, goggles without vent holes, gloves, N-95 respirators, trash bags, and cleaning supplies. On The Go is also looking for interns and volunteers to assist with clean-up through August, as well as RV’s and trailers to house these temporary teams. For more information contact Keith Cook at keithcook@onthego.org.
The Anchor Fellowship Church is now a drop site for socks, toiletries, underclothes, summer clothing, fungal cream, feminine products, bedding, and bottled water. They are located at 629 3rd Ave. South, Nashville. They are also accepting monetary donations for flood relief through their website at theanchorfellowship.com.
Frigidaire will be offering a special rebate price on appliances only to the Greater Nashville Area with their Frigidaire Flood Relief & Recovery Rebate. The rebate is good for $25-$75 per appliance, up to $650 on Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, and Frigidaire Professional brands, and can be used in addition to current rebates offered on these appliances. Participating retailers include A-1 Appliance, D.T. McCall, and Electronic Express. The rebate will be taken off at the register. Valid through July 11.
Nashville’s Handiserv will be offering a special price on their wooden kitchen and bath cabinets to those affected by the flood. There are eleven different styles of cabinets to choose from. For more information contact Bud Alderman at (615) 406-8853 or balderman@handiserv.com, or Tom Dibble at (615) 497-3777 tdibble@handiserv.com.
On behalf of the Salvation Army, many of Nashville’s pool, spa, or hot tub retailers will be accepting donations of money, bottled water, nonperishable foods, and gift cards for those affected by the flood. For location information regarding a retailer in your area, visit midtnpools.org.
Cool Springs Press has released a free mini-book, Tennessee Gardener's Guide: 2010 Flood Recovery Special Edition, for all gardening aficionados in need of landscaping advice for flood recovery. The free book is available to all residents of the Middle Tennessee area through local Lowe’s Home Improvement stores beginning June 15th.. Authored by Judy Lowe, the book contains a variety of useful tips, answered questions, and advice on the safety and aesthetics involved in bringing a garden back from flood damage.
Donate Time
Hands on Nashville: ALL METRO NASHVILLE RELIEF EFFORTS ARE RUNNING THROUGH THIS ORGANIZATION. Sign up to be notified of opportunities at http://www.hon.org/AboutUs/index.php/disaster/Flood%20May2010.html
Second Harvest Food Bank: contact volunteer@secondharvestmidtn.org to help prepare meals for the Salvation Army and Red Cross once they are able to get on their feet.
Cross Point is meeting in Bellevue center (7669 HWY 70 South) lobby every day at 9am to send teams out to nearby neighborhoods. Can take hundreds of volunteers every day. Focusing on Bellevue neighborhoods now, but will move to other West Nashville neighborhoods in the coming days. Bring bottled water and cleaning supplies to donate.
ArtHouse Gardens is working to organize teams to help neighbors who need furniture moved, debris bagged up or removed, help getting things out of water’s way or cleaning up once it’s gone. To help or receive help from 9-3 every day, call Catherine at ArtHouse Gardens at 828-9223.
Mobile Loaves and Fishes are asking people to sign up for two hour time slots for either on-site prep or food delivery on a truck. Please email Margo at mcloniger@mlfnashville.org to sign up.
re:seed with Alesandra Bellos will be June 5-26, 2010 at Blend Studio & around Nashville. Opening Reception: First Saturday Gallery Crawl: June 5, 2010; 6-9pm. Re:seed shares the simple and effective technique of making and scattering seedballs. You are invited to scatter these seedballs at flood-affected locations in Nashville, or anywhere else you deem in need of re:seeding. Seedballs can be made with any type of seed, but we are focusing on phytoremediating plants that can help to repair soils contaminated with heavy metals and organic pollutants, green cover crops that will help to restore nutrients to the soil, and native plants that heal, either through medicinal properties or aesthetic beauty. http://www.alesandra.net
Flood Clean-Up Crews Needed
Daily. Western Hills Church of Christ or Bellevue Church of Christ. Volunteers must sign a release form. 8 a.m. serviceinternational.org/nashville.
Wilson County Clean-Up
To volunteer to clean-up in Lebanon contact County Chamber of Commerce. (615) 444-5503.
Samaritan’s Purse is currently accepting online monetary donations and volunteer registration to assist with clean-up, home repair, and other forms of construction in Nashville neighborhoods affected by flood damage. Donate or register to become part of the volunteer team at spvolunteernetwork.org.
The Oasis Church is in need of volunteers to contribute a variety of services for flood victims, including housing, meals, manual labor and clean-up, transportation, and other assistance as available. The church will also be accepting monetary donations for the benefit of church members affected by the flood. Those wishing to give a $10 donation can text the word OASIS to 85944, or visit the church’s website. For more information or to find out how you can get involved, contact Linda Trotter at linda.trotter@oasischurch.tv or visit oasisworship.com/flood.
Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit provision organization that provides food, water, and other essential supplies to those in need of disaster relief, is accepting volunteers to provide door-to-door assistance via the five semi-trucks of supplies deployed in the Bellevue, Madison, Nashville, and Goodlettsville areas. For more information or to fill out a volunteer application, visit convoyofhope.org/go/how/volunteer or call (417) 823-8998.