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Nashville opens warming centers and transport hotline; officials urge 911 for medical emergencies

Metro Nashville Emergency Briefing · January 28, 2026
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Mayor and emergency officials described warming centers, a transportation hotline (615-401-1712), partner meal operations and shelter capacity; officials said hospitals and critical care sites are prioritized for power restoration and urged families to call 911 for urgent medical needs.

City officials identified three primary warming locations with overnight accommodations and food — the Nashville Fairgrounds, the Madison Community Center and the Southeast Community Center — and said Nashvillians can also use many Nashville Fire Department stations and several police precincts for warming.

The mayor said the metro transportation hotline for getting to warming centers is (615) 401‑1712 and that callers should be ready to provide their name, location, number of people, mobility needs and whether they have pets.…

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