“From the outside, you might be impressed with the condition of the building, but don't let that turn you away. Remember yo never judge a book by its cover. I saw people in need of help. Everyone needs help when they are running on hope. You're only going to find smiles and help that you didn't expect. Looking for a 2nd chance, come here.”
“What a gem! Came here for Honky Tonk Tuesday (was recommended by a few locals). Good vibes and good people. It's like walking into a time capsule of yesteryear. A lot dress up in hat/boots but it seemed like everyone's cool if you just come as you are. And the Cowpokes are absolutely amazing! Two-steppin to great music for a great cause. What more could you ask for?”
“Went to donate blood today and the staff was amazing. Katherine explained things very well and kept a close eye on me. I am prone to fainting with needles and did in fact pass out. They woke me up and kept an eye on me for almost 40 minutes until I was okay.”
“The facilities are always clean. The staff is wonderful, accommodating, and always very pleasant. The youth staff in the infant room are fantastic! They always recognize my child and me, and are very engaging. My one year old Theodora loves visiting the Y!”
“It was absolutely awesome. To hear the background on how it was first conceived. The tour was so enlightening. Rhonda our tour guide was able bring out so much information that most people never know
Thank you Gideon for the tour.”
7 - 8:30PM 6:30 - 7:30AM
3123 Gallatin Pike, Nashville
Community Services Non Profits
“Love this place. I found this spot about two years ago, just interested in meditation. I was new to Nashville, and the community is amazing and I found friends, as well as some really helpful meditation skills. The teachers are awesome and super legit.”
“My new favorite place to shop ! It feels like a treasure hunt! I call it retail therapy! Plus my husband made a donation and they gave out a 50% off purchase coupon if you donated last month!”
“Kind friendly atmosphere. Rooms are clean and spacious. You are surrounded by others who are going through the same family health issues so you always have someone to talk to and someone to help answer questions.”
“My favorite place to have go for all Dance classes. Many teachers rent this space to give their Dance classes. At Casa Azafrán they have a great practice Room with a mirror across one wall and a ballet bar across the other. The practice room and restrooms are always clean, plus there’s a water fountain in the hallway and there’s plenty of parking.”
“The Nashville Business Incubation Center is truly dedicated to helping minority, women, and veteran owned businesses grow and thrive. They have a community of professionals and volunteers dedicated to truly helping you forge your own path as an entrepreneur. I appreciate their holistic approach as not every entrepreneurial journey is the same. If a Nashville business is looking to grow and scale, this is the place to go!”
“What an amazing foundation with a mission to support families during their most difficult moments. I am grateful for receiving delicious and nutritious meals during my cancer treatment. It was a source of comfort and hope when I could barely cook for myself and my family. Thank you for all you do.”
“I was so thankful for the LMTS this year the volunteers were nice and helpful. They are every year and the sheriff department thanks for Blessing my 5 kiddo's this holiday”
“Wanted coffee before our show at the Listening Room so we crossed the street over to Rocketown. Looks like a cool spot to hang out for kids with skatepark and lots of comfy seating. Coffee was good as well.”
“If you are new to the area and looking for a lodge, there are several beautiful lodges with incredible men and Masons… my experience at this lodge for meetings, education, dinners and events public and private, for me, has been unexplainably different than other lodges… it’s hard to not feel welcome, it’s hard not to stumble over some new (or ancient) truth, it’s impossible not to see the brotherhood and feel that this group truly wants to help each other and the community grow.”
“My friends and I are currently visiting Nashville. One of our group had quite a fall off of a rented scooter and was injured. If the care from Gilda’s Club for those fighting cancer is anything like the concern and care they showed for our friend, anyone in that situation should reach out to them for support! They offered first aid supplies, their (I believe her name is Trish, but not confident since we were in the midst of everything when she introduced herself) personal phone number in case we needed anything else during our visit, and info on nearby injury center. One person even offered an extra pair of their own shoes since our friend ruined hers in the fall! Everyone was so incredibly kind! What a testament to the services they provide! Thank you again for your help!!”
“When I was younger this place provided childcare for my mother. It shaped me so much. When I was older and going through hard times St Luke's came through for me once again.”
Open 24 hours
900 Glendale Ln, Nashville
Community Services Non Profits
“As an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, it was important for my family and me to find an open an affirming congregation when I began family leave in the summer of 2021.When we first arrived at Glendale UMC, we knew this place was a wonderful fit for us. Glendale welcomes and affirms all of our LGBTQ+ siblings but doesn't stop there! They also make sure that neurodiverse folks are welcomed and loved and try to make sure the church is accessible as it can be.Since being on family leave, I've been working full-time as a volunteer chaplain to the tabletop gaming community and, honestly, I have never seen a United Methodist Church so supporting and affirming of this ministry.I have also found Glendale to be a community of faith that is quite diverse. The age range of this congregation is also amazing. There are a number of young families as well as older folks worshipping together each week which is a wonderful expression of the Body of Christ.The Geekpreacher”
Open 24 hours
2144 Fairfax Ave, Nashville
Community Services Non Profits
“My daughter and her husband stayed there after their baby had to be in the hospital for 7 weeks after he was born. There's play areas for the kids and it's very clean. They have volunteers that bring in food or you can cook your own food. It was a huge help for them not to have to worry about paying a huge hotel bill and all that.”
“Trea, Mira, and Trina took great care of us for our event in the learning center. We had great customer service and they went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.”
“This place is definitely a staple of nashville! If you have the chance to volunteer, I would check them out! Everyone was so friendly and what they do for the community is unmatched.”
9:30AM - 4:30PM
161 Rains Ave, Nashville
Community Services Non Profits
“I began volunteering to be a guest reader several years ago with Book'em during Read Me Day. As I learned more about Book'em I wanted to do more. This organization provides free books to public school children who likely do not have books of their own at home. They are passionate about their mission and give away thousands of books a year to children from kindergarten to high school seniors.
Now I volunteer regularly at a local school to read to one class of children throughout the school year. It's so rewarding, the children get so excited when they see me come into the room. They are engaged when I read and always participate in discussions afterwards. Of course they are excited to pick out a book of their own to take home.
Now Book'em has a bus that will be able to go to where children are in their neighborhoods and pass out books. It's brightly painted, kid friendly and packed with books.
I so love this organization that I asked to serve on the board and be a part of planting the seed to make life long readers.
Book'em is always among a select group of non-profits that I support financially every year.”
“I don't live in TN but I saw the outpouring of live shown to those without on Fresh Fire Summit 2021 and my heart just overflowed!! I had to do something to help even from Michigan. Love this outreach ministry!!”
“Before getting my own place I was here and the day hours were great. Laundry, food is yummy, shop using points for clothes, necessities like hygiene products, and extra things there, classes help accumulate points, and other resources are here to help you better yourself. The staff cares about you, even when things are difficult they all seem pretty patient. Mental illness and homelessness can cause stressors and they have a good team here to help. I appreciate all they did for me.”
“247 Old Hickory Blvd Goodwill Express is the most enjoyable place to drop off donations. The Supervisor remembers you by face which amazing. The staff who assist in unloading the items are sweet, funny, enthusiastic and simply make my day, no matter how hot or cold the weather. I JUST WISH WE WERE ALLOWED TO TIP. THEY STAFF DESERVES A TIP WHEN PEOPLE WANT TO DO IT. BLESS THEM!”
“I love the Restore stores if Im looking for solid furniture or household items. The Harding Place location (south Nashville) is great for acquiring items from home remodel. Since it's fairly close to both Green Hills, businesses, Crieve Hall and Brentwood, this store gets some nice things. Some items are brand new or barely used. I found Thomasville night stands for $30. While in decent shape as it, I refinished in black stain with clear varnish to make it more water resistant. $300-500 worth of furniture for less than $100. This was several years ago, but still a good buy even at $50 each. If I had room to acquire items and learn to refinish, Restore would be visited often!”
“Having done previous counseling and recovery work, I came in a bit skeptical and anxious about whether Bethesda would be able to offer me anything helpful. I was pleasantly surprised. Whether you’ve tried other counseling or recovery programs before or have never opened up to anyone at all, this is a place you can come and first find a place of safety and healing, but also a ton of practical advice to actually equip you to walk out of there with a hope for your future.
I didn’t really know what to expect with having a roommate, or whether I would even connect with the other guys, but by day 2, me and my roommate were really synced up, and it was kind of uncanny the degree to which we could relate to each other. I walked away from there with a ton of gratitude for the counselors, the program, the way God moved in our lives, and for having gained a brother in the battle in the process.
I also want to give a specific shout out to my group counselor, Kirk, who is one of the realest dudes I’ve met. No cheesy Christian platitudes; Just grounded practical advice from his years of expertise as a counselor and from a faith that can actually endure the darkness rather than ignore it or just simply Band-Aid over it.
To just shoot you straight, as the disciples said in the gospels, “Come and see.””
“Thank you Oasis, from the bottom of my heart, for helping one of my family members. I greatly appreciate you! God remembers those who help others in time of need! God bless you always! ?”
“Good location and decent selection. Wish there wasn't an upcharge on credit card transactions. I understand why, but it is annoying to use cash and forces me to buy less.”
“I found fabric for a CapeCoat i want to make and it's so soft!!! It's stained so lightly I think just a little bit of baking soda will take it right out ? the staff are so friendly and it's very mellow.”