March 3, 2020 our city was tremendously affected by a devastating tornado that touched down from East Nashville, North Nashville to Donelson, Mt. Juliet and Lebanon.
We created a quick guide to a few resources in case you are needing support or looking to support your fellow Nashvillians. This post will be updated regularly, so make sure to check back with us and share with your peeps or leave a comment with any helpful info. #prayfornashville #nashvillestrong #weallwegot
Where to get support:
Google Fiber at New Covenant Christian Church (North Nashville) – providing free Wifi and charging stations through Sunday, March 8, 2020 from noon to 4:00pm.
New Covenant Christian Church – 2201 Osage Ave (in front of the church).
Centennial Sportsplex – Red Cross Shelter and mobile claims unit will be setup on-site.
The Crag Nashville – providing showers and WiFi
Nashville Emergency Operations (Twitter) – providing regular updates around tornado things to know. Their Twitter account is also where you can find updates.
Nashville Entrepreneur Center – providing co-working space and WiFi
Elevate Cafe – providing food (please check IG for days and times)
Hub Nashville – city resources
Fundraisers:
Rally Behind the Mundys – The Nashville community has rallied behind Joshua Mundy, owner of Music City Cleaners, TheLAB, and The Loft. All 3 businesses were impacted by the tornado. Also, see his why for starting Music City Cleaners – here.
How to support/volunteer:
Gideon’s Army – support and volunteer (North Nashville relief efforts hub)
Hands On Nashville – volunteer
Rally Behind The Mundy’s – support
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee – support
Lee Chapel Church – volunteer (check their Facebook for updates)
The Equity Alliance – volunteer
Pearl Cohn School – hub for donations and volunteers
Live Above T-Shirt – sales donated to relief efforts
Local businesses and churches affected (that we know):
Burger Up East Nashville – closed
Basement East – closed
Eastside Nails – now open!
Events @ 624 – closed
Fisk Galleries – now open!
Geist – closed
Jack Brown’s Germantown- closed (operating from Edgehill location)
Hopewell Baptist Church – closed (operating from St. James Missionary Baptist Church)
Mojo Marketing + PR – closed
Molly Green East Nashville- closed
Mt. Bethel Baptist Church- closed (operating from Greater Revelations MB Church)
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Jefferson St. – closed (operating from Antioch location)
Music City Cleaners – closed
The Cupcake Collection – closed (accepting online orders for 3/11-3/13)
The Lab – closed
The Loft- closed
Woodcuts Gallery – now open!
For travelers: check out the latest from the Nashville Convention + Visitor’s Center
**Check back for updates. Please remember, we are a small, but mighty team so if you see any updates needed or businesses to add, just email us at hello@urbaanite.com.
