Where to Donate Blood

We offer two types of locations for donations: donor centers and blood drives. Find blood donation centers and blood drives across Chattanooga, Nashville, Franklin, and communities throughout Tennessee and Georgia.

How Blood Donation Works

Donating blood is a safe, simple and rewarding experience that usually takes less than an hour! Donating is easy, and it makes a huge difference in the lives of others.

Why Blood Donation Matters

Blood Assurance proudly serves communities across Chattanooga, Nashville, Franklin, and the surrounding Southeast through local blood donation centers and community blood drives. Every donation helps support trauma care, cancer treatment, surgeries, and emergency medical care for local hospitals and patients in need.

One Blood Donation Can Save Lives

She is 4. She has already needed 80 transfusions. Watch Her Story.

 

At just 4 years old, Rowan has faced more than most people will in a lifetime. Diagnosed with medulloblastoma, she’s undergone surgery, multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and a stem cell transplant and needed over 80 transfusions of blood products to survive. 80 transfusions. That blood had to come from somewhere. It came from donors like you.

Blood Donations Save Lives Every Day

Blood donations help support trauma care, cancer treatment, surgeries, premature infants, and emergency response efforts across hospitals throughout Chattanooga, Nashville, Franklin, and surrounding communities. Every donation helps local patients receive lifesaving care when they need it most.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blood Donation

Learn more about blood donation, blood types, eligibility, and how your donation helps local hospitals across Tennessee and North Georgia.

What Blood Types Are Most Needed?

O negative blood is especially important for emergency transfusions and trauma care, but all blood types are needed daily.


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How Often Can You Donate Blood?

Whole blood donors can typically donate every 56 days, while platelet donations can often be given more frequently.


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Who Does Blood Donation Help?

Blood donations help trauma patients, cancer patients, surgery patients, and individuals facing medical emergencies.


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What Is Platelet Donation?

Platelet donations are often used for cancer treatments, surgeries, and patients needing ongoing transfusion support.


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Where Can I Donate Blood Near Me?

Blood Assurance has donor centers and blood drives throughout Tennessee, North Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, and North Carolina.


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How Long Does Blood Donation Take?

Most whole blood donations take about one hour from registration through refreshments after donating.

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