The Nashville Predators and their foundation, the Nashville Predators Foundation, will be assisting the American Red Cross with their blood drive next week in several cities across Middle Tennessee, according to a news release from the American Red Cross.
“The Red Cross is very happy to continue this wonderful partnership in the community with the Nashville Predators,” said Clif Redish, interim regional donor services executive with the Red Cross Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region. “As we settle back into fall routines, donors are asked to book a time to give blood or platelets in October before busy fall schedules and holiday celebrations ramp up.”
“This partnership helps us keep much needed blood products on hospital shelves when needed,” he added. “We need all types of blood, but especially O negative, a universal donor for all blood types that is used most by hospital emergency rooms and surgeries.” Eighty percent of blood donated to the Red Cross is acquired from blood donations made at blood drives. The organization supplies 40 percent of blood across the nation.
All those who donate will receive a Predators foam hockey puck, while supplies last and 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. Donors will also receive a $5 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice.
Here’s where you can go to participate in the Nashville Predators Foundation blood drive next week:
Oct. 17, 2022
Spring Hill Community – First Presbyterian Church 
5344 Main Street
Spring Hill, TN 37174
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt Health 100 Oaks – 1st Floor Conference Room
719 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37204
11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Natchez Trace American Red Cross – Chapter Office
129 West Fowlkes Street Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37064
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Donelson Fellowship – Worship Center
3210 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cornerstone United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall
349 Chaney Road
Smyrna, TN 37167
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sumner Regional Medical Center – Wynnewood/Fairview Room
555 Hartsville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hendersonville Community – Stadium Room
381 West Main Street
Hendersonville, TN 37075
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Clarksville American Red Cross – Donor Room
1760 Madison Street
Clarksville, TN 37043
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lebanon Community – Faith Lutheran Church
1655 Main Street
Lebanon, TN 37087
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
City of Mt Juliet @ Courtyard by Marriott – Providence B
1980 Providence Parkway
Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Oct. 18, 2022
Goodlettsville Church – Activity Building
226 S. Main Street
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center – Light Hall
2215 Garland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ford Ice Center Bellevue – Room # 1 & 4
7638 B Highway 70 S
Nashville, TN 37221
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
City of Brentwood – Meeting Rooms
8109 Concord Road
Brentwood, TN 37027
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Oct. 19, 2022
Chapel Hill Community – Family Life Center
316 North Horton Parkway
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Element Nashville – Meeting Room
2825 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2215 Garland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37232
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center – Meeting Rooms
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY 42103
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sumner Regional Medical Center – Room 213
225 Big Station Camp Blvd.
Gallatin, TN 37066
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Oct. 20, 2022
City of Brentwood – Meeting Rooms
8109 Concord Road
Brentwood, TN 37027
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
East Tennessee American Red Cross – Auditorium
6921 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37909
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Natchez Trace American Red Cross – Chapter Office
215 W. Fowlkes Street Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37064
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ridgetop First Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall
1757 Highway 41 South
Greenbrier, TN 37152
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hartsville Community Center – Community Conference Room
303 Main Street
Hartsville, TN 37074
1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Ford Ice Antioch – Rooms 1 & 2
5264 Hickory Hollow Parkway
Antioch, TN 37013
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Church Street Church of Christ – Annex
305 West Church Street
Lewisburg, TN 37091
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Oct. 21, 2022
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center – Meeting Rooms
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY 42103
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thompson Station Church – Room A120
2604 Thompson Station Road
Thompson Station, TN 37179
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Jamestown Community
First Baptist Jamestown – Family Life Center Gym
306 E. Central Avenue
Jamestown, TN 38556
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Blood drive safety
The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control. The Red Cross will continue to socially distance wherever possible at blood drives, donation centers and facilities. While donors no longer have to wear a face mask, individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask for any reason. The Red Cross will also adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of blood drive sponsors. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at a drive.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, 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 generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to 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.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent 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.
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