Find a Blood Drive
Find a Blood Drive
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2020 — The American Red Cross is continuing the partnership with the Nashville Predators Foundation to host a multi-city blood drive Feb. 22 to Feb. 26.
All presenting donors who pre-schedule an appointment will receive a Predators foam hockey puck, while supplies last. All presenting donors will be automatically entered into a drawing to win an official American Red Cross logo puck signed by a current Nashville Predators player from each blood drive location. Additionally, as a thank-you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, those who come to give in February will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon. (Restrictions apply. Additional information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.)
“The Red Cross supplies about 40 percent of all blood product in the United States to hospitals in need,” said Garry Allison, regional donor services executive with the Red Cross Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region. “What many do not realize is that 80 percent of that blood is acquired from blood donations made at blood drives hosted by our corporate partners, schools and community organizations.”
“We are so thankful for this partnership with the Preds and their commitment to the community to fill this need during these unprecedented times. They realize the impact this pandemic has put on blood drives and took steps to provide a convenient way for donors to give blood. This enables our organization to fulfill our lifesaving mission in helping area hospital patients.”
How to donate blood
Simply download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: PREDS19 or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
The Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds in another challenge in meeting the constant need for blood products.
Important COVID-19 information for donors
The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed COVID-19 symptom. Red Cross antibody tests will be helpful to identify individuals who have COVID-19 antibodies and may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation collected from COVID-19 survivors that have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus. Plasma from whole blood donations that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may be used to help COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation.
Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive and are required to wear a face covering or mask while at the drive, in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention public guidance.
Blood donation is essential to ensuring the health of the community and blood donors of all types are needed at the Nashville Predators drive Feb. 22 – Feb. 26. While a vaccine has been developed to fight COVID19, there is no certain end date in this fight, but the need for blood products is constant.
Nashville Predators Foundation blood donation opportunities Feb. 22 – 26
Feb. 22, 2021
Clarksville
City of Clarksville 1760 Madison Street 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Paris
Atkins Porter Rec Center 500 Walnut Street 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mt. Juliet
Celebration Lutheran Church 3425 N Mt Juliet Road. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Nashville
Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2215 Garland Avenue 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lebanon
Faith Lutheran Church 1655 Main Street 12: 00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Celina
Celina Church of Christ 300 Church Street 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Brentwood
City of Brentwood 8109 Concord Road. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Feb. 23, 2021
Gallatin
Gallatin Civic Center 210 Albert Gallatin Avenue 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nashville
Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2215 Garland Avenue 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Donelson Fellowship 3210 McGavock Pike 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Memphis
ARC Memphis 1399 Madison Avenue 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lawrenceburg
First United Methodist Church 212 Waterloo Street 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Hohenwald
Hohenwald Church of Christ 110 Park Avenue South 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
McMinnville
Caney Fork Electric 920 Smithville Highway 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Antioch
Ford Ice Center 5264 Hickory Hollow Parkway 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Pleasant View
The Livery Stables 1104 Main Street 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 24, 2021
Clarksville
Tennessee River – American Red Cross 1760 Madison Street 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mt. Juliet
Courtyard by Marriott Providence B 1980 Providence Parkway 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Brentwood
Brentwood Baptist Church 7777 Concord Road. 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Benton
First Baptist Church 2498 Parksville Road 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Franklin
Christ Community Church 1215 Hillsboro Road 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bellevue
Ford Ice Center 7638 B Highway 70 S. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bowling Green, KY
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center 1021 Wilkinson Trace 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Feb. 25, 2021
Dickson
YMCA Dickson 225 Henslee Drive 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Columbia
American Legion Post 19 812 Nashville Highway - Hwy 31 North 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Chattanooga
Southeast Tennessee – American Red Cross 4115 S. Access Road 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Franklin
Natchez Trace - American Red Cross 129 West Fowlkes St. Suite 100 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ridgetop
Ridgetop First Baptist Church 1757 Highway 41 South 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Feb. 26, 2021
Hendersonville
Hendersonville Community Church 381 West Main 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Smyrna
Gold's Gym Smyrna 567 S. Lowry Street 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Nashville
Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2215 Garland Avenue 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Waverly
Waverly UMC 115 West Main Street 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Winchester
Winchester Church of Christ 1230 South College Street 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Crossville
Crossville Community Complex 1398 Livingston Road 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Brentwood
Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Road 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bowling Green, KY
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center 1021 Wilkinson Trace 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.