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.  Winter Shelter Orientation is offered Monday - Friday at 1pm for anyone who is new to Room In The Inn Winter Shelter. All guests must attend orientation in order to be eligible for shelter.

Women: Due to the pandemic and limited capacity, we are unable to offer shelter for ladies during the 2021-2022 winter season. The best option would be the Nashville Rescue Mission located at 639 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

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, contact out Winter Shelter team at shelter@roomintheinn.org.

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.