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Tri-Cities Warming Shelters Offer Refuge From Cold This Weekend
List of available shelters and centers in the Tri-Cities area to help people stay warm
Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:15pm
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With cold temperatures expected this weekend, a number of warming shelters and centers across the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee are opening their doors to provide refuge and assistance to those in need. The list includes locations in Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City, and Erwin, with varying hours of operation and services offered.
Why it matters
Access to warm, safe shelter is crucial during extreme winter weather, especially for vulnerable populations like the homeless. These warming centers play a vital role in the community by offering a place for people to escape the cold and access basic necessities like food and rest.
The details
The warming shelters and centers span the Tri-Cities area, including The Table of Kingsport, Shepherd's Watch Ministry, Salvation Army locations in Kingsport and Bristol, Grace House in Kingsport, Highlands Fellowship Church and Haven of Rest in Bristol, and The Melting Pot in Johnson City. The Unicoi County EMA Office in Erwin is also opening as a warming station. Most locations will be open throughout the weekend, with varying hours of operation.
- The warming shelters and centers will be open this weekend, starting on Friday, January 31, 2026.
- The hours of operation vary by location, but many will be open from early morning through the evening hours.
The players
The Table of Kingsport
A warming shelter in Kingsport, Tennessee that will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. this weekend.
Shepherd's Watch Ministry
Operates two heated buses in the Kingsport area for people to rest in, and provides food daily and nightly routes to pick up those in need of shelter.
Salvation Army
Has locations in both Kingsport and Bristol that will be open with varying hours to provide shelter and assistance.
Grace House
A night shelter in Kingsport that starts check-in at 4 p.m. nightly, providing beds on a first-come, first-served basis.
Unicoi County EMA Office
The Erwin, Tennessee office is opening as a warming station from Friday at 6 p.m. through Saturday at 8 p.m.
What’s next
The warming shelters and centers will continue to monitor weather conditions and may adjust their hours of operation as needed to best serve the community.
The takeaway
These warming shelters and centers play a vital role in providing refuge and assistance to vulnerable populations during extreme winter weather, demonstrating the community's commitment to caring for those in need.
