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June 12, 2026

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The Store Seeks Help for its Annual School Store

Donations may be dropped off at The Store or the locations below now through July 25.

The Store is proud to host the Second Annual School Store, a project aimed at providing school supplies for the families currently utilizing their services.

The initiative, expected to serve more than 500 children, will collect new high-quality backpacks and stainless-steel water bottles throughout July. The support of the Middle Tennessee community is needed to gather these supplies. Donations may be dropped off at The Store or the locations below now through July 25.

“Our customers face not only food insecurity, but lack of resources for important things like school supplies,” shared Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, co-founders of The Store. “We continue to be grateful for the generous Nashville community that helps us provide much-needed support for our families as they gear up for a great school year ahead.”

Donation Locations:

  • 12 South Taproom
  • Nashville Zoo
  • Centennial Midtown
  • Orange Theory (Brentwood, Downtown, Melrose, Midtown, Nolensville)
  • CMA Building
  • Rumble Boxing (Gulch)
  • Garage Barre & Bike
  • Shed Bellemeade
  • Let it Shine Gymnastics
  • The Happy Hour
  • Level Group Ltd.
  • Title Boxing (Church Street)

Additionally, Kroger Bellevue (Hwy 70), Brentwood, and Green Hills stores will collect items July 19 & 20 from 10 am – 2 pm.

The children will also receive school supply boxes filled with traditional supplies such as pencils, crayons, and scissors thanks to a generous donation from Geodis.

Individuals or families wishing to volunteer at the event, donate supplies, or sponsor a families’ groceries can learn more at thestore.org.

 

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.