December 21, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
The Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church will open their fellowship hall Thursday night as a warming shelter to the homeless or individuals and families without heat.
“Perhaps you have heard that its going to be really cold in middle Tennessee Thursday night through the weekend,” said church pastor Isaac Gray. “In response to this we want to provide a warm place for those who might need it during this cold snap. If you do not have adequate heating then you are welcome to come to the Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church located at 201, South College Street,” Gray continued.
“We will be open on Thursday night and Friday night, December 22 & 23 and maybe even Saturday night, December 24 if the need is present. We will open our facility at 10 p.m. both nights. However, if no one arrives by midnight evening our volunteers will leave under the assumption there may not be a need that evening. Please, if you wish to seek shelter, be at our location at 201 South College Street before midnight. If even one person shows up, we will stay the entire evening. We will also be open on Friday, December 23 during the daytime due to the dangerously cold temperatures throughout the day” added Gray.
For more information, call 615-597-4197 or connect with the church through facebook.
…WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO
NOON CST FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero.
* WHERE…All of Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN…From midnight Thursday night to noon CST Friday.
* IMPACTS…These cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.