Flood Relief Needed

If you are in need of Flood Assistance, these resources may be of help:

• First Step: If you have flood related damage, please report it by calling Rutherford County EMA at 890-5519 or 890-2957. You can read more at the Town of Smyrna Flood Relief Website.
• You can also email our relief coordinators to request assistance.
• Flood Cleanup Guide

How to Help

• You can make a monetary donation below to the relief efforts.
• Email for upcoming volunteer opportunities.
• Volunteer opportunities are available in the Nashville areas through Hands on Nashville and Samartian's Purse.

Agency Information, Relief Locations, Donation Drop-off

General Relief/Financial Assistance

• Red Cross of Middle Tennessee Murfreesboro Office: 836 Commercial Court, Phone: 893.4272  Hours: Monday—Friday   8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. 
• Rutherford County EMA: 890-5519 or 890-2957 
• FEMA: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) 
• 2-1-1 Tennessee Just dial 2-1-1. When you call, you’ll get a person trained to help you sort out your needs and give you phone numbers and addresses of the closest places where you can get help. 
• Community Helpers: 898-0617 (Financial Assistance) 
• First Call for Help: 907-1114 (Information and referral) 
• Smyrna-Lavergne Assistance Coalition: 459-2099 

Food Banks

• Smyrna-Lavergne Food Bank: 355-0697 (Northern Rutherford County)
• Rutherford County Emergency Food Bank: 895-1148 (Southern Rutherford County)
• Salvation Army: 895-7071
• LifePoint Church: 459-3311
• Smyrna Church of Christ, 459-3217
• St. Luke’s Catholic Church: 355-1784 

Clothing & Infants

• Smyrna First United Methodist Church: 459-2826—Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 9-12
• Pregnancy Support Center: (Formula, Diapers, Infant Clothing, etc.) 893-0228 

Temporary Housing

• Ashley Grove Apartments: Enon Springs Road, Smyrna. Waiving most fees for flood victims. Short-term leases available. Contact Donna Drinkwine, Property Manager.
• Value Place Hotel: in Murfreesboro (by Sam’s) $159 weekly plus tax (will reduce for flood victims); $100 security deposit Call Tim at 904-2595.
• Respite Shelter: The American Red Cross has set up a Respite Shelter at the Highland Heights Church of Christ at 785 South Lowry Street. Food/drink and a place to rest will be provided for those who have had flood-related property damage.

The Rutherford County Health Department

The Health Department will provide free tetanus shots to citizens affected by the flood or helping with clean up. Shots will be offered from 8 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Offices are located at 100 W. Burton Street in Murfreesboro (615-898-7880) and 108 David Collins Drive in Smyrna (615-355-6175).

 

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