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Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center

Thursday, October 3 - TBD

UPDATE: 

Through enormous generosity of so many, the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center has been able to supply flood survivor families in Northeast Tennessee, SW Virginia and Western North Carolina with the relief that they have badly needed in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 2 we are asking that no additional donations be made so we can focus the center's efforts on distribution.

VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED. PLEASE SIGN UP BELOW!

COMMUNITY CENTERS: Call the hotline for Supplies at 423-830-2696.

Our remaining hours for this year are as follows:

  • Wednesday, December 4 through Saturday, December 7 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  
  • Monday, December 9 through Saturday, December 14 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
  • We will be closed from Wednesday, December 18 - Sunday, January 5. 
  • The center will reopen on Monday, January 6. Our hours for January 6 through Saturday, January 11 will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

How the Center Works

The Journey of Your Donation at the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center at Bristol
Join us on a journey to see how your donation makes an impact at the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center in Bristol. See how your support helps those in need.

Monetary Donations

PLEASE CONSIDER MONETARY DONATIONS: As our communities continue to heal and begin the rebuild and long-term recovery efforts, financial support becomes the greatest need to survivors and the non-profit community assisting with reconstruction. The following organizations have set up secure areas on their websites to accept monetary donations from groups or individuals. 

Disaster Relief FAQ

NO, this is false information. FEMA & TEMA would never confiscate items or destroy them. Please ask for identity information if anyone claims to be a FEMA or TEMA representative.

Bristol Motor Speedway, 106 NASCAR Blvd., Bristol, TN 37620

Yes, please call our hotline at 423-830-2696 or fill out the call center volunteer form here

Bristol Motor Speedway serves as a centralized hub for major and individual donations of goods for the Northeast Tennessee Disaster and Relief Center. The center serves nine counties impacted by Hurricane Helene in Tennessee. Those resources are distributed to regional distribution centers and community partners. Please call the hotline for additional assistance at 423-830-2696.

  • Clothing
  • Fuel 
  • Used items
  • Perishable items
  • Tap or mountain water bottles filled at home 

Monetary donations should be directed to the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities: https://www.speedwaycharities.org/events/bristol/hurricane-helene-relief-fund/