Our Services

We will do our best to accommodate everyone who needs a place to stay. However, space is limited and we may need to provide information about alternative shelter programs.

Men: Men seeking shelter should come to our downtown campus (705 Drexel Street) and speak to a staff member for instructions. The Winter Shelter help desk opens at 3:30 pm, 7 days a week, with a staff member available to answer any questions.

Women: To participate in the shelter program, women must attend the Women's Draw at 11:30 am, Monday-Friday.

Each congregation that participates in the Winter Shelter program coordinates its own volunteers, meals, and additional services. To serve Room In The Inn guests at your congregation, connect with your congregation's Winter Shelter coordinators.

If your congregation is interested in participating in our Winter Shelter program, see the New Congregation Packet and sign-up sheet below.

If you are interested in volunteering at our downtown campus to help facilitate the Winter Shelter during the evening, contact our volunteer team.

For more questions about Winter Shelter at Room In The Inn, call the Winter Shelter direct line at 615-251-7019.

Room In The Inn began in 1986 when founding director Charles Strobel, a priest at the time, offered peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to those in need gathered near his East Nashville church.

Today, nearly 200 congregations representing many faith traditions engage in this ministry, providing overnight shelter and hospitality, inspired by God’s love.

The concept has become a model for programs in 36 other cities, from Calgary, Canada, to Charlotte, North Carolina.