Overnight warming centers coordinated by the Joint Office of Housing Stability will open the evening of Saturday, Feb. 17, and close the morning of Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, to accommodate people who would otherwise sleep outside. 

The following locations will be open as warming centers during this time period when temperatures are expected to be 23 degrees (the threshold for warming centers to open is 25 degrees and below): 

Vestal United Methodist Church
115 Ogle Avenue
Hours: 6pm Saturday to 10am Sunday
To volunteer, contact VUMC via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083415345377

Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church
2700 E. Magnolia Avenue
Hours: 6pm Saturday to 10am Sunday
To volunteer, contact MAUMC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magaveumc) 

Cokesbury Church
9919 Kingston Pike
Hours: 7pm Saturday to 8am Sunday
To volunteer, contact Erin Read at [email protected] or call 865-599-7475. 

Local businesses are stepping up to feed people at the warming centers, and the donated blankets and bedding from January have been laundered and are ready to use again. 

If you are interested in getting involved, please email Erin Read at [email protected]. 

Anyone in need of a warming center should contact KPD’s non-emergency line at (865) 215-4010 to find the nearest location to them.