American Red Cross of Tennessee
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The official account of the American Red Cross of Tennessee.
Jamilah Bourdon, a Metallica superfan & blood donor, traveled to Nashville to support the Red Cross, Metallica & All Within My Hands partnership. Following a serious accident, she experienced the lifesaving power of donations & now pays it forward. More: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Jamilah Bourdon, a Metallica superfan & blood donor, traveled to Nashville to support the Red Cross, Metallica & All Within My Hands partnership. Following a serious accident, she experienced the lifesaving power of donations & now pays it forward. More: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning
It's flu shot time! We're commonly asked if you can give blood or platelets after getting a flu shot. The answer: Yes, if you are feeling well. Get answers to other common eligibility questions and make your appointment at https://rcblood.org/eligibility.
November 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It's flu shot time! We're commonly asked if you can give blood or platelets after getting a flu shot. The answer: Yes, if you are feeling well. Get answers to other common eligibility questions and make your appointment at https://rcblood.org/eligibility.
Each community is unique - but in times of disaster, we all need immediate relief & recovery support. From home fires to tornadoes, local Red Cross volunteers have stepped up to respond during times of disaster in Tennessee. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning
November 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Each community is unique - but in times of disaster, we all need immediate relief & recovery support. From home fires to tornadoes, local Red Cross volunteers have stepped up to respond during times of disaster in Tennessee. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning
A special thank you to Blue Goose International - Tennessee Pond for their generous donation to our Heart of Tennessee chapter. They raised funds through their 13th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Kathy Johnson presented the check to Executive Director of the Heart of Tennessee chapter, John Mitchell.
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A special thank you to Blue Goose International - Tennessee Pond for their generous donation to our Heart of Tennessee chapter. They raised funds through their 13th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Kathy Johnson presented the check to Executive Director of the Heart of Tennessee chapter, John Mitchell.
Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day! In November, we're performing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful donations. (1 test result in a 12-month period; don't fast.) Help save lives & empower your health: https://rcblood.org/43ZR8Av
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day! In November, we're performing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful donations. (1 test result in a 12-month period; don't fast.) Help save lives & empower your health: https://rcblood.org/43ZR8Av
Mary Nichols with our Heart of TN chapter is back home after spending three weeks deployed in Alaska after Typhoon Halong devastated coastal villages. Mary worked as a shelter supervisor. Thank you, Mary, for your commitment to our mission & dedication to helping others! ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Mary Nichols with our Heart of TN chapter is back home after spending three weeks deployed in Alaska after Typhoon Halong devastated coastal villages. Mary worked as a shelter supervisor. Thank you, Mary, for your commitment to our mission & dedication to helping others! ❤️
Join us in congratulating Tanya Gibbs for receiving the award for New Valuable Player of the Year for American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces & International Services. Thank you for your outstanding service & commitment to veterans, military members & their families!
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Join us in congratulating Tanya Gibbs for receiving the award for New Valuable Player of the Year for American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces & International Services. Thank you for your outstanding service & commitment to veterans, military members & their families!
Volunteer leaders around TN hosted "Specialty Vehicle Playgrounds" to help train & engage our Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) volunteers. This gave them the chance to practice client service & food safety & put their driving skills to the test. Thank you to all who participated!
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Volunteer leaders around TN hosted "Specialty Vehicle Playgrounds" to help train & engage our Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) volunteers. This gave them the chance to practice client service & food safety & put their driving skills to the test. Thank you to all who participated!
Supporting veterans ❤️ Our Mid-South chapter participated in the Veterans Day parade in Memphis. We want to thank all of the volunteers who came out to show appreciation for veterans & their community. We extend our gratitude to veterans & active-duty military for their service.
November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Supporting veterans ❤️ Our Mid-South chapter participated in the Veterans Day parade in Memphis. We want to thank all of the volunteers who came out to show appreciation for veterans & their community. We extend our gratitude to veterans & active-duty military for their service.
This Veterans Day, we are honor the service & sacrifice of all service members, veterans & their families - including Jimmy Rodriguez & his wife Berenice. We want to thank Jimmy for his service, & we want to thank Berenice for her support as a Red Cross volunteer at Fort Campbell!
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This Veterans Day, we are honor the service & sacrifice of all service members, veterans & their families - including Jimmy Rodriguez & his wife Berenice. We want to thank Jimmy for his service, & we want to thank Berenice for her support as a Red Cross volunteer at Fort Campbell!
This Veterans Day, we want to honor the tremendous service & sacrifice of all active-duty service members &veterans. We also recognize the integral role many of them play within our mission as volunteers & employees. Thank you for your time & service.❤️
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This Veterans Day, we want to honor the tremendous service & sacrifice of all active-duty service members &veterans. We also recognize the integral role many of them play within our mission as volunteers & employees. Thank you for your time & service.❤️
It is COLD as we start the week with some winter weather. Remember, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires. Stay safe by keeping at least three feet of space for all heating equipment & never leaving space heaters unattended. More: https://rdcrss.org/4p0C5zg
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It is COLD as we start the week with some winter weather. Remember, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires. Stay safe by keeping at least three feet of space for all heating equipment & never leaving space heaters unattended. More: https://rdcrss.org/4p0C5zg
Help patients kick cancer by donating the platelets in your blood! More platelet donors are needed this week and next to ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care. Learn more about this special donation type: https://rcblood.org/platelet
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Help patients kick cancer by donating the platelets in your blood! More platelet donors are needed this week and next to ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care. Learn more about this special donation type: https://rcblood.org/platelet
We’re helping donors maintain their well-being by performing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful donations in November during Diabetes Awareness Month(1 test result/12-month period). Empower your health: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz
November 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
We’re helping donors maintain their well-being by performing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful donations in November during Diabetes Awareness Month(1 test result/12-month period). Empower your health: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz
Hey, future volunteers! Don't worry, we're saving a spot just for you. ❤️
Our lifesaving mission wouldn't be possible without our volunteers, who make up about 90% of our workforce. Find the right position for you and become a volunteer today: redcross.org/volunteer
Our lifesaving mission wouldn't be possible without our volunteers, who make up about 90% of our workforce. Find the right position for you and become a volunteer today: redcross.org/volunteer
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Hey, future volunteers! Don't worry, we're saving a spot just for you. ❤️
Our lifesaving mission wouldn't be possible without our volunteers, who make up about 90% of our workforce. Find the right position for you and become a volunteer today: redcross.org/volunteer
Our lifesaving mission wouldn't be possible without our volunteers, who make up about 90% of our workforce. Find the right position for you and become a volunteer today: redcross.org/volunteer
In 2025, neighbors supported neighbors, volunteers answered every call & together, we delivered comfort, hope and lifesaving relief when it mattered most. Your compassion made all the difference. Learn how you've made an impact this year: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning 🩵
November 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In 2025, neighbors supported neighbors, volunteers answered every call & together, we delivered comfort, hope and lifesaving relief when it mattered most. Your compassion made all the difference. Learn how you've made an impact this year: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning 🩵
MTSU students involved in the Red Cross program called the Youth Action Campaign, created a haunted house to educate others on International Humanitarian Law (IHL). They wanted to showcase IHL during times of war. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/3JHC1FB
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
MTSU students involved in the Red Cross program called the Youth Action Campaign, created a haunted house to educate others on International Humanitarian Law (IHL). They wanted to showcase IHL during times of war. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/3JHC1FB
We love our Tennessee River chapter! This week they held an All-Volunteer Meeting, with Regional Communications Director joining them to discuss sharing the Red Cross story. We're so thankful for all our volunteers. ❤️
Learn more about volunteering: redcross.org/volunteer
Learn more about volunteering: redcross.org/volunteer
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We love our Tennessee River chapter! This week they held an All-Volunteer Meeting, with Regional Communications Director joining them to discuss sharing the Red Cross story. We're so thankful for all our volunteers. ❤️
Learn more about volunteering: redcross.org/volunteer
Learn more about volunteering: redcross.org/volunteer
That's a wrap on our Sound the Alarm events in Tennessee! We want to thank everyone who participated, from our volunteers & staff, to community partners & local fire departments. Together across all 8 chapters, we helped prepare over 1,600 people in case of a home fire.
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
That's a wrap on our Sound the Alarm events in Tennessee! We want to thank everyone who participated, from our volunteers & staff, to community partners & local fire departments. Together across all 8 chapters, we helped prepare over 1,600 people in case of a home fire.
Join us in sending well wishes to Henry Pipes, our Nashville Area Community Disaster Program Manager, as he heads to Panama to the IFRC regional office to support the Hurricane Melissa response. He will be with other Red Cross International Disaster Response team members helping provide relief.
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Join us in sending well wishes to Henry Pipes, our Nashville Area Community Disaster Program Manager, as he heads to Panama to the IFRC regional office to support the Hurricane Melissa response. He will be with other Red Cross International Disaster Response team members helping provide relief.
Longtime Red Cross disaster volunteers from our East Tennessee chapter, Jan Pratka & Lloyd Pitney, have both seen how hard it can be to find a path forward after a disaster. That's why they are now trained as Shelter Resident Transition Service Associates. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/4hM8jMA
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Longtime Red Cross disaster volunteers from our East Tennessee chapter, Jan Pratka & Lloyd Pitney, have both seen how hard it can be to find a path forward after a disaster. That's why they are now trained as Shelter Resident Transition Service Associates. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/4hM8jMA
We're Red Crossers... of course we're here to help! Some 90% of the American Red Cross workforce is volunteers. And every year, the Red Cross responds to over 65,000 emergencies in the U.S. That's why we need volunteers! Learn more: redcross.org/volunteer
November 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We're Red Crossers... of course we're here to help! Some 90% of the American Red Cross workforce is volunteers. And every year, the Red Cross responds to over 65,000 emergencies in the U.S. That's why we need volunteers! Learn more: redcross.org/volunteer
It's time to turn back your clocks! Daylight saving time ends tomorrow, November 2. When turning your clocks back this weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. Visit redcross.org/fire for more information, including how to create an escape plan.
November 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It's time to turn back your clocks! Daylight saving time ends tomorrow, November 2. When turning your clocks back this weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. Visit redcross.org/fire for more information, including how to create an escape plan.
We want to thank the Thomas Magnet School in Shelbyville for hosting a blood drive and all of the donors for rolling up their sleeves! Even Buddy the Blood Drop made an appearance.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. To find a blood drive near you, visit RedCrossBlood.org
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. To find a blood drive near you, visit RedCrossBlood.org
October 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We want to thank the Thomas Magnet School in Shelbyville for hosting a blood drive and all of the donors for rolling up their sleeves! Even Buddy the Blood Drop made an appearance.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. To find a blood drive near you, visit RedCrossBlood.org
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. To find a blood drive near you, visit RedCrossBlood.org
Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has safe (& spooky?) night. Remember, it's important for trick-or-treaters to see & be seen. Give kids a flashlight to light the way, & consider adding reflective tape to costumes & trick-or-treat bags. More safety tips: https://rdcrss.org/42U65V6 🍬
October 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has safe (& spooky?) night. Remember, it's important for trick-or-treaters to see & be seen. Give kids a flashlight to light the way, & consider adding reflective tape to costumes & trick-or-treat bags. More safety tips: https://rdcrss.org/42U65V6 🍬