Event Brief
Knoxville may lose 150+ warming beds for homeless
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Salvation Army won’t renew a lease for a seasonal shelter, risking fewer emergency spaces for people experiencing homelessness this winter.
WHO: Salvation Army and ReLAUNCH
WHAT: Salvation Army decided not to renew a lease for a building operated by ReLAUNCH as a seasonal warming shelter, potentially reducing shelter beds.
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: The Salvation Army cited limited funding, building issues, and a shift toward other support for people experiencing homelessness.
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