Christmas In July: Sheriff Collecting Toys During July 4 Events

NASHVILLE, TN -- Planning to join a quarter million of your closest friends for Nashville's Independence Day celebration? Grab a Christmas present before hitting the road.

The Davidson Coujnty Sheriff's Office announced Monday that sheriff's personnel and United States Marines will be collecting unwrapped toys and monetary donations for the Last Minute Toy Store at three locations around Nashville's July 4 events. Last year, the partnership served nearly 5,500 children.

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“We are really excited about this continued partnership because of the amazing impact we had on our community this past holiday season,” Sheriff Daron Hall said. “Sometimes trying to get donations during that time is difficult because people are also trying to buy gifts for family and friends. We thought we would try to celebrate the holidays a few months early and hope those attending July 4 celebrations would be generous during a time when the ‘ask’ is a little unexpected.”

The three donation sites are:

• The entrance to Public Square Park
• Fifth Avenue and Demonbreun
• Shelby Avenue and Second Street at the corner of Nissan Stadium

Collections will be taken at those three sites between 4 and 8 p.m. Wednesday. Donations can also be dropped off at the DCSO Administration Building at 506 Second Avenue North any time during July.

“Every year, the number of children needing help at Christmas grows and that’s why we are getting an early start to filling up our warehouse,” Last Minute Toy Store president Dale Robble said. “While you make plans to watch one of the greatest fireworks displays in the country, also make plans to help a less fortunate child by dropping off a new toy or monetary donation.”

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