Blood Donation Drives and Centers in Gallatin and Sumner County

Residents can donate blood at recurring community drives in Gallatin and elsewhere in Sumner County. Upcoming verified opportunities include American Red Cross drives at the Gallatin Civic Center on August 17 and August 24, 2026, plus Blood Assurance drives at the Hilton Garden Inn Gallatin on August 21, Gallatin CARES on August 24, the Gallatin Public Library on September 2, and additional Gallatin locations in September. Drive schedules and appointment availability can change, so use the official organizer link before traveling.

Blood donors in Gallatin and Sumner County can choose from mobile community blood drives hosted at civic buildings, businesses, health facilities, libraries and other local venues. The most useful first step is to choose a date, reserve an appointment through the blood-collection organization and check eligibility before leaving home.

This guide focuses on currently posted opportunities in Gallatin and nearby Sumner County. Because mobile-drive schedules change, confirm the date, time, location and appointment status through the official organizer before you go. Last verified: August 16, 2026.

Upcoming blood drives in Gallatin

The following drives were listed by official local or blood-center calendars when this guide was researched:

Date — Organizer or host — Time — Location — What to do next

Monday, August 17, 2026 — American Red Cross — 12–4 p.m. — Gallatin Civic Center, 210 East Albert Gallatin Ave., Rooms 101–102 — Check the Red Cross appointment system before attending.

Friday, August 21, 2026 — Blood Assurance — 10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Gallatin, 1460 Tulip Poplar Drive — Use the Blood Assurance schedule link to reserve a place.

Monday, August 24, 2026 — American Red Cross — 12–4 p.m. — Gallatin Civic Center, 210 East Albert Gallatin Ave., Rooms 101–102 — Check the Red Cross appointment system before attending.

Monday, August 24, 2026 — Blood Assurance — 11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Gallatin CARES, 330 North Durham Ave. — Use the Blood Assurance schedule link to reserve a place.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — Blood Assurance — 10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Gallatin Public Library of Sumner County, 123 East Main St. — Confirm availability with Blood Assurance.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 — Blood Assurance — 2–6 p.m. — Carellton Community, 122 Ferdinand St. — Confirm availability with Blood Assurance.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 — Blood Assurance — 2–6 p.m. — Trails at Hunter Pointe, 1006 Beaty Blvd. — Confirm availability with Blood Assurance.

Monday, September 7, 2026 — Blood Assurance — Noon–2 p.m. — Belk, 555 Village Green Drive — Confirm availability with Blood Assurance.

Friday, September 25, 2026 — Blood Assurance — Noon–5 p.m. — Charter–Senior Living of Gallatin, 1085 Hartsville Pike — Confirm availability with Blood Assurance.

The City of Gallatin calendar lists the August 17 and August 24 Red Cross drives at the Gallatin Civic Center, with both drives scheduled from noon to 4 p.m.

Blood Assurance’s Sumner County calendar lists additional Gallatin drives from August through September, including the Hilton Garden Inn, Gallatin CARES, Gallatin Public Library, Carellton Community, Trails at Hunter Pointe, Belk and Charter–Senior Living of Gallatin.

Other Sumner County blood donation options

If a Gallatin date does not fit your schedule, Blood Assurance also lists drives in Hendersonville and other Sumner County communities. Examples on the current calendar include Enbright Credit Union on August 20, Hyatt Place and Hilton Garden Inn locations on August 21, Indian Lake Peninsula Church on August 23, the Sumner County YMCA and Crunch Fitness on August 27, and additional Hendersonville drives in September.

Mobile drives are different from fixed donor centers. A mobile drive may be available only for a specific date and time, while a donor center generally operates on a recurring schedule. Blood Assurance describes both donor centers and community blood drives as ways to donate and directs donors to its appointment system for current availability.

How to schedule a blood donation appointment

1. Choose the organizer. Use the American Red Cross search tool for Red Cross drives, or the Blood Assurance Sumner County calendar for Blood Assurance drives.
2. Search by ZIP code or location. For Gallatin, begin with ZIP code 37066 when the organizer requests a ZIP or sponsor code. Highpoint Health’s blood-drive instructions also direct donors to enter 37066 when searching for community drives.
3. Select the exact date and venue. Check that the appointment page matches the location listed in this guide.
4. Review eligibility information. The final determination is made by trained collection staff at the time of donation, and rules can vary by donation program.
5. Reserve an appointment. Appointments help collection teams manage donor flow. Walk-in availability, if offered, should not be assumed.
6. Recheck before leaving. Confirm the appointment, venue, parking instructions and any current donor promotion on the official organizer’s page.

Basic eligibility information

The American Red Cross says whole-blood donors generally need to be in good health, feel well on the day of donation, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 in most states. Sixteen-year-olds may be eligible with parental permission where state law allows it, and additional height and weight requirements apply to some younger donors.

Whole-blood donations can generally be made every 56 days, but medical history, medications, recent illness, travel, vaccinations and other factors may affect eligibility. The Red Cross emphasizes that its online information is a guide and that the final decision is made during the confidential donor screening process.

If you feel sick on donation day, contact the collection organization rather than arriving for screening. Donors with questions about a specific medication, medical condition or travel history should use the organizer’s eligibility resources or contact its donor-support team before scheduling.

What to bring and how to prepare

Before your appointment:

• Drink water and eat a normal meal unless the collection organization gives different instructions.
• Bring the identification requested by the organizer.
• Wear clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm.
• Review medications, recent travel and health information before completing the donor questionnaire.
• Allow about an hour for a typical whole-blood donation visit. The Red Cross says the actual blood draw is usually about 8–10 minutes, with registration, screening and refreshments making up the rest of the visit.

After donating, follow the collection staff’s instructions, take the offered refreshments and avoid strenuous activity if staff advise you to do so.

For employers, schools and community organizations

Employers and organizations that want to help residents donate can share the official appointment page rather than relying on an informal sign-up list. The Red Cross says a host generally provides an appropriate location, publicizes the drive and helps recruit and schedule donors, while the Red Cross provides planning assistance, equipment, supplies and trained staff.

A practical local approach is to:

• designate one coordinator;
• promote the drive with the official appointment link;
• reserve time slots for employees, members or students;
• provide a private, open area if hosting is approved;
• remind donors to check eligibility; and
• verify the final schedule with the blood-collection organization.

Employers should not promise that every employee will be eligible or that every appointment will be available. Eligibility is determined by the collection staff, and schedules can change.

How to keep this Gallatin blood-drive calendar current

This is a time-sensitive public-health and wellness resource, not a substitute for the official appointment systems. Before visiting, check:

• the City of Gallatin calendar for Red Cross events at the Civic Center;
• the Blood Assurance Sumner County calendar for mobile drives;
• the Red Cross eligibility and appointment pages; and
• the host venue’s instructions when a drive is held at a hospital, library, business or community facility.

MyGallatin will review this guide on a 30-day cycle, with faster updates when a listed drive is canceled, moved or replaced. If you are organizing a Gallatin or Sumner County blood drive, use the official organizer’s public event or scheduling page so residents can find the most current information.

Official next step

To donate soon, start with the official organizer for the drive you want: search the Red Cross system for Gallatin-area events, or open Blood Assurance’s Sumner County calendar and select a Gallatin or Hendersonville appointment. Recheck the details on the day before your visit.