By CC Carmack, 5 Star Radio
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Forecasters are calling for low temperatures in our area this week to drop to the mid to low 20s. Such low temps make it difficult to stay warm outside, even with a coat. Imagine not having a warm coat to fight off the cold. For many local residents, that is a reality, and Rewind 94.3 is asking for your help with their annual coat drive.
Drive around any morning before school and you’ll likely see at least a few kids waiting for the bus without a coat on. Many families simply cannot afford the expense of warm coats. That’s where Rewind 94.3 steps in, distributing free coats to anyone in need, child or adult. This will mark the seventh year of the Coat Drive, which is presented by The Old Mercantile. To help, all you have to do is donate gently used, warm coats that are in good condition.
Drop-off locations:
• The Old Mercantile 260 Needmore Road, Clarksville, TN 37040
• YMCA 260 Hillcrest Drive, Clarksville, TN 37043 390 Needmore Road, Clarksville, TN 37040
• Riverview Inn 50 College St, Clarksville, TN 37040
• Affordable Automotive Repairs 2110 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37040 (beside Legends Bank)
• Action Gymnastics 100 Industrial Drive, Clarksville, TN 37040
• Governor’s Square Mall 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37040 (at Exit 4)
For more information, go to www.rewind943.com.
Last year nearly 1,000 coats were collected and given away. For more details on the date and time for this year’s giveaway, tune in to Rewind 94.3 FM.