Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Franklin Area

FRANKLIN, TN — The need for local blood donations remains high as coronavirus vaccines become more available and people begin to resume more of their normal activities.

People who have received a coronavirus vaccine can donate blood so long as they are symptom-free, feeling well and can provide the vaccine manufacturer's name, according to the American Red Cross. There is no waiting period after getting a vaccine dose.

All blood types are needed, especially type O, to refuel the country’s blood stockpile for the spring and summer.

In most states, donors need to be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health; some states allow 16-year-olds to donate with parental consent. Donors 18 years old and younger need to meet certain height and weight requirements.

People who donate blood, platelets or plasma in May through the Red Cross will be automatically entered for a chance to win a travel trailer camper that sleeps five from Suburban Propane. Anyone who donates between May 1 and 15 will receive a $5 Amazon gift card by email courtesy of Suburban Propane.

Red Cross blood drives follow coronavirus safety protocols including temperature screening, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff.

Here are the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Franklin area in the next few weeks. You can search for additional Red Cross blood drives from a wider area here.

• 4/22/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bethel World Outreach Church, 5670 Granny White Pike (Brentwood)
• 4/22/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lifetime Fitness, 5020 Carothers Parkway (Franklin)
• 4/22/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Natchez Trace American Red Cross Chapter, 129 West Fowlkes St, Ste 100 (Franklin)
• 4/26/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd. (Brentwood)
• 4/26/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Natchez Trace American Red Cross Chapter, 129 West Fowlkes St, Ste 100 (Franklin)
• 4/27/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., CoolSprings Galleria, 1800 Galleria Blvd. (Franklin)
• 4/28/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Costco, 98 Seaboard Ln (Brentwood)
• 4/28/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd. (Brentwood)
• 4/29/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd. (Brentwood)
• 4/29/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Natchez Trace American Red Cross Chapter, 129 West Fowlkes St, Ste 100 (Franklin)
• 4/30/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Vanderbilt Medical Group, 2105 Edward Curd Lane (Franklin)
• 5/4/2021: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., GEODIS, 7101 Executive Center Drive, Suite 300 (Brentwood)
• 5/4/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Oak Valley Baptist Church, 1161 Lewisburg Pike (Franklin)
• 5/5/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fifty Forward Martin Center, 8109 Concord Rd (Brentwood)
• 5/5/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 4241 Arno. Rd (Franklin)
• 5/6/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd. (Brentwood)
• 5/6/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bethel World Outreach Church, 5670 Granny White Pike (Brentwood)
• 5/6/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Natchez Trace American Red Cross Chapter, 129 West Fowlkes St, Ste 100 (Franklin)
• 5/6/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Residence Inn Berry Farms Franklin TN, 8078 Berry Farms Crossing (Franklin)
• 5/7/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd. (Brentwood)
• 5/9/2021: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 508 Franklin Road (Franklin)
• 5/10/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd. (Brentwood)
• 5/11/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd. (Brentwood)
• 5/12/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., NHC Place at Cool Springs, 211 Cool Springs Blvd. (Franklin)
• 5/13/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., LifePoint Health, 330 Seven Springs Way (Brentwood)
• 5/13/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Westhaven Residents Club, 401 Cheltenham Avenue (Franklin)
• 5/16/2021: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Grace Chapel, 3279 Southall Rd. (Franklin)
• 5/18/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd. (Brentwood)
• 5/18/2021: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Brentwood Family YMCA, 8207 Concord Road (Brentwood)
• 5/19/2021: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Maryland Farms YMCA, 5101 Maryland Way (Brentwood)
• 5/19/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Brentwood, Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Rd. (Brentwood)
• 5/19/2021: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Christ Community Church, 1215 Hillsboro Road (Franklin)
• 5/20/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Natchez Trace American Red Cross Chapter, 129 West Fowlkes St, Ste 100 (Franklin)
• 5/21/2021: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Best Buy, 1600 Galleria Blvd. (Brentwood)
• 5/21/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Vanderbilt Medical Group, 2105 Edward Curd Lane (Franklin)

Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by the American Red Cross. The local blood drives included in the list are limited to those at the time the Red Cross data was pulled. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org for the most current listing of drives. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com. Know of another blood drive coming up in your area? You can add it to the Patch calendar using this form.

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. Appointments can be made via the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, online or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Red Cross is testing all donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The antibodies may indicate a person's immune system developed antibodies in response to a coronavirus infection or a vaccine. Plasma from whole blood donations that tests positive for high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used in convalescent plasma treatments for coronavirus patients.

COVID-19 antibody test results will be available to donors within two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity, according to the Red Cross.