Christmas help by county

Shelbyville Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive

Shelbyville

Toys and bicycles for children in need.

How: Families can sign up with the fire department. Churches, day cares, schools and veterans groups can also refer families.

Salvation Army, Bedford County

2547 Highway 64 W., Shelbyville

The Salvation Army's local unit for Bedford County.

How: Call to ask about Christmas help. This is the Salvation Army's listed regional number. 502-357-8538

Experience Christmas, Experience Community Church

209 Murfreesboro Rd., Woodbury

Christmas gifts for families in need, handed out at a gift exchange on campus.

How: Sign up with the church's online form.

Salvation Army Angel Tree

Murfreesboro

Cannon County families are served by the Murfreesboro Angel Tree. See Rutherford County.

Christmas Anonymous, Bethesda Center

124 S. Main St., Suite 101, Ashland City

Christmas help for Cheatham County families.

How: Return a completed application to the Bethesda Center or by email. In 2024, applications opened in mid-October and were due November 15, so call soon. 615-792-1389

Angel Tree, The Ark Community Resource Center

710 Highway 70, Pegram

Angel Tree gifts for south Cheatham County kids age 3 through 8th grade.

How: For families who use The Ark's food pantry. Call to ask about signing up. 615-457-1931

Tullahoma Fire Department Toy Drive

Registration at D.W. Wilson Center, 501 N. Collins St., Tullahoma

Toy boxes for Tullahoma children up to age 14.

How: Register in person in early December (in 2025 it was December 5–6, 9–11 am). Bring proof you live inside Tullahoma city limits, each child's birth certificate and the last five digits of your Social Security number.

Angel Tree, Manchester Police

Manchester

Christmas gifts and a food box for Manchester City Schools students in need.

How: Children are chosen through their school. Ask your child's school counselor.

Toys for Tots, Southern Middle Tennessee

Serves Coffee County

New toys for children in need.

How: Request toys on the Toys for Tots request page.

Metro Police Christmas Basket Program

Nashville

Groceries and toys for children 12 and under, delivered Christmas Eve morning.

How: Families can't apply. A Metro police officer who knows your situation has to nominate you.

Metro Social Services holiday toy and food giveaway

3055 Lebanon Pike, Nashville

Food boxes, toys and bikes at a drive-through giveaway.

How: Only for families already in Metro Social Services case management. Call to ask about case management. 615-862-6400

Hermitage United Methodist Church

Hermitage

Thanksgiving meals and Christmas help for Tulip Grove Elementary families.

How: Ask Tulip Grove Elementary. The church also runs a food pantry. 615-883-3918

The Toy Store at St. Luke's Community House

5601 New York Ave., Nashville

A free holiday toy store where parents pick out gifts for kids from infants to teens.

How: Sign up ahead of time starting November 2. The store is open December 11–12, 2026. Spots fill fast, so register the first day. stlch.org/toystore 615-649-9134

Toys for Tots Nashville

Nashville

New toys for children in need.

How: Look for the Nashville campaign on the Toys for Tots website.

My Brothers' Keeper Holiday Giveaway

Napier Community Center, Nashville

A walk-in holiday giveaway where families choose free items with their children.

How: In 2025 it was December 18, with no sign-up needed. Watch their Facebook page for this year's date.

DeKalb County Angel Tree Project

Smithville & Alexandria

Christmas gifts from each child's wish list, for children 12 and under.

How: Families register at a one-day sign-up, Thursday, November 5, 2026. Watch local news for the location.

Last-Minute Toy Shop

DeKalb County Complex, Smithville

Parents shop for free Christmas toys, by appointment. Children birth to 18 who are still in high school.

How: Register in person December 1–4, 4:30–6:30 pm. Bring photo ID, a utility or rent receipt with a DeKalb County address, and birth certificates for your children. Shopping day is Saturday, December 12.

Christmas Store Toy Giveaway, Dickson County Help Center

103 W. College St., Dickson

Free Christmas toys for Dickson County families.

How: Apply by phone (2–4 pm, Monday–Thursday) starting the Monday after Thanksgiving, or pick up a form in person. Bring proof of address, proof of income and proof each child lives with you. You can't also get gifts from another program like Angel Tree. 615-441-0076

Toy Patrol, Dickson County Sheriff's Office

Charlotte

Elementary students meet Santa and pick a new coat, hat, gloves and toys.

How: Ask your child's school, or call the Sheriff's Office. 615-789-4130

Christmas in Cowan

Cowan Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 206 Cowan St. W., Cowan

A drive-thru event with toys, food and stockings for kids from infants through elementary school.

How: No application. Drive through; it's first come, first served. In 2025 it was Saturday, December 20, at noon.

Cops and Kids, Giles County FOP

Giles County

Officers take selected children, Pre-K through middle school, Christmas shopping.

How: Children are chosen through their school. Ask your child's school counselor.

Spirit of Santa, Lawrenceburg Parks & Recreation

Lawrenceburg

New toys and clothes for Lawrence County children 12 and under.

How: Families apply through Human Services. Call Parks & Recreation to ask how to sign up this year. 931-762-4231

Lincoln County Toy Drive

Fayetteville

Toy boxes for Lincoln County children up to age 12.

How: Apply online at fayettevillerotary.com, or get help applying at The Elk Valley Times, 418 Elk Ave. N. In 2025 the deadline was December 10, and you'll need ID at pickup.

Macon County Shop With A Cop

Lafayette

Local officers take children Christmas shopping.

How: Children are chosen through their school. Ask your child's school counselor. You can also ask local law enforcement.

Cops For Kids, Lewisburg Police Department

101 Water St., Lewisburg

Help for Lewisburg families facing financial hardship at Christmas.

How: Call Kim Gentry. 931-359-4044

Toys for Tots, Southern Middle Tennessee

Serves Marshall County

New toys for children in need.

How: Use the Toys for Tots chapter finder to request toys.

Salvation Army, Marshall County

Run from 2547 Highway 64 W., Shelbyville

The Salvation Army unit that serves Marshall County.

How: Call to ask about Christmas help. This is the Salvation Army's listed regional number. 502-357-8538

Santa's Workshop, The Family Center (Salvation Army)

921 S. Beckett St., Columbia

Parents shop for toys for each of their Maury County children.

How: Applications open November 16, 2026. Bring your ID and Social Security cards for all your children. 931-388-3840

Toys for Tots, Southern Middle Tennessee

Serves Maury County

New toys for children in need.

How: Request toys on the Toys for Tots request page and choose the campaign for your county.

Shop with a Cop, Columbia Police

Columbia

Officers take selected children Christmas shopping.

How: Families are chosen, not signed up. Ask the Columbia Police Department.

Salvation Army of Clarksville Angel Tree

210 Kraft St., Clarksville

Clothes, toys and gifts for kids 12 and under in Montgomery, Houston and Stewart counties.

How: Call for an appointment to register in person. Sign-up usually happens in September, so this year's may be closed. Bring photo ID, each child's birth certificate, sizes and gift ideas, and proof of income or a food stamp letter. 931-552-5350

Toys for Tots Clarksville

Clarksville

New toys for Clarksville-area families.

How: One request per family. Email Clarksville.tn@toysfortots.org to ask how to apply.

Shop with a Cop, Clarksville Police

Clarksville

Officers take children on a free Christmas shopping trip.

How: Children are chosen through their school. Ask your child's school counselor.

Adopt a Family, United Way

Clarksville

Sponsors buy Christmas gifts for struggling families placed through local nonprofits.

How: Call 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to be connected.

Robertson County Schools Family Resource Center

700 Bransford Dr., Springfield

Helps families with food, clothing and basic needs, and has been a sign-up site for Christmas help.

How: Call or visit Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–3 pm, and ask about this year's Christmas help, including Kiwanis for Kids. 615-382-3609

Salvation Army Angel Tree

1137 W. Main St., Murfreesboro

Toys, clothes and shoes for children 12 and under in Rutherford and Cannon counties.

How: Apply online at saangeltree.org. You'll need an email address, photo ID, proof of address, proof of need (such as SNAP or TennCare), each child's age and clothing sizes. First come, first served.

Toys for Tots, Destiny Center

Murfreesboro

Christmas toys for children birth to 13.

How: Pre-register online, then bring documents in person. Call for this year's sign-up dates. 615-801-5385

Saint Rose Giving Tree

1601 N. Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro

Gifts and food for families with children 12 and under.

How: The application is posted at saintrose.org/giving-tree when it opens. 615-893-1843

Experience Christmas, Experience Community Church

521 Old Salem Rd., Murfreesboro

A Christmas celebration with gifts for children from families in need.

How: Contact the church to sign up.

Shop with a Cop, Shop with a Sheriff and Little Raiders

Murfreesboro

Christmas shopping trips and gifts with local officers.

How: Children are chosen through their school. Ask your child's school counselor.

Smith County Help Center

318 Main St. N., Carthage

Christmas Toyland, Angel Tree and Santa's Shoppers for families in need.

How: Pick up and return an application on weekdays, 10 am–3:30 pm. Bring your ID and Social Security card, proof of income and proof of Smith County address. Call to confirm this year's dates. 615-735-8090

Toys for Tots, Gallatin Shalom Zone

600 Small St., Suite 107, Gallatin

New toys, games, books and blankets for children.

How: Pick up an application the week of December 1, then register in person December 7, 8 or 9, 9 am–3 pm. Bring photo ID, proof of guardianship, proof of address and proof of hardship (such as SNAP, TennCare or a free-lunch letter). 615-442-7575

Santa Cop, Hendersonville Police Department

3 Executive Park Dr., Hendersonville

Toys, clothes, food and gift cards for families and seniors in need.

How: Apply at the police department or on the city website starting October 30. Family deadline is December 1. 615-822-1000

Hendersonville Samaritan Association

116 Dunn St., Hendersonville

Christmas gifts for children and seniors in need.

How: Call the office to sign up. 615-824-7105

St. Vincent de Paul, St. John Vianney

449 N. Water Ave., Gallatin

Christmas gifts delivered in December, plus year-round emergency help.

How: Call the help line. 615-452-2977 ext. 11

Live Love Nashville

Sumner County

Christmas gifts and food for children in need.

How: Contact them through livelovenashville.org. 615-589-1599

Christmas 4 Kids

Hendersonville

A Christmas party, shopping spree and new winter coat for students in Sumner and Wilson County schools.

How: Children are chosen through their school. Ask your child's school counselor.

Trousdale County Christmas for Kids

Hartsville

Toys and clothing for children.

How: Get an application at a Trousdale County school office or the Community Help Center, 120A McMurry Blvd. (615-374-2904). The deadline is early November, and late applications aren't accepted. You'll need a working phone number. 615-450-5756

Christmas Hope Chest

Family Resource Center, 576 Hale St., Sparta

Christmas help for children of White County families in need.

How: Sign up in person at community sign-ups, usually in early November. Bring ID, proof of income or assistance, proof of address, proof of guardianship and the children's birth certificates or Social Security cards.

Shop with a Cop, Sparta Police

Sparta

Parents shop for their kids while officers play with the children at the YMCA.

How: Call the Sparta Police Department to ask for help. 931-836-3734

The Manger, GraceWorks Ministries

104 Southeast Pkwy., Suite 100, Franklin

A free Christmas gift shop where parents choose gifts for kids 0–17, plus a food box.

How: Williamson County residents only. Register online for a shopping time. The shop runs December 8–11, 2026, and spots are limited. Toys for Tots toys in Williamson County are given out here too. 615-794-9055

Franklin Firefighters Toy and Clothing Drive

Franklin

Firefighters fill children's wish tags with toys and clothes.

How: Families can't apply directly. Ask the Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee or the Franklin Fire Department. 615-791-3270

Give A Little Christmas

Mt. Juliet

That's us! Gifts for kids birth to 18.

How: Apply here, and see our More Help page for other Wilson County programs.

Salvation Army of Wilson County Angel Tree

216 S. Maple St., Lebanon

Christmas gifts for local children.

How: Call for this year's sign-up dates. 615-449-3495

Christmas Eve Toy Giveaway, CashSaver

Lebanon

Free toys handed out in front of the store on Christmas Eve, with Santa.

How: No application. Just come by.

Shop with a Cop and Christmas 4 Kids

Mt. Juliet, Watertown & Wilson County schools

Christmas shopping trips for students.

How: Children are chosen through their school. Ask your child's school counselor.