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Nashville, Tennessee · summer 2026 (last summer)

Free Summer Meals for Kids in Nashville, TN

136 summer 2026 meal sites in Nashville, with the sponsor, address, dates and meal times each one published to USDA.

These are last summer's sites

Need food for your kids now? Call the USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern, or check the official USDA Summer Meals Site Finder. The list below is the summer 2026 season, which ended on September 30, 2026. These sites are not listed as open now, and the dates and meal times are from last summer, not a schedule for this year or next summer. Sites for the next summer are usually announced in the spring.

All sites (136) · Eat on-site (135) · Meals to go (1)

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

East High School

110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216

Sponsor: New Beginnings International Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Thu: Lunch 12:00-12:30, Afternoon snack 1:30-2:00

Site phone: (615) 586-1839

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

East Park CC

600 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 862-8448

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Eastside Church of Christ

4040 Marydale Drive, Nashville, TN 37207

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 10:00-12:00

Site phone: (615) 397-5878

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Eastwood Courts

919 N 12th Street, Nashville, TN 37206

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 726-2696

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Edgehill Apartments

1212 Horton Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203

Sponsor: Greater Harvest Church · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 4 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 3:00-3:30, Afternoon snack 4:30-4:45

Site phone: (615) 491-7299

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Edgehill Apartments

1277 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30-1:00

Site phone: (615) 252-2294

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Edgehill Branch Library

1409 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

Sponsor: Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, INC. · Summer Food Service Program

Ran May 28 to Aug 10, 2026, Mon, Thu: Supper 3:00-5:00

Site phone: (615) 862-5861

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Edgehill Brighter Days

1502 Edgehill Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 8 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 243-1566

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Encompass Community School

4300 Park Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 2, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (615) 931-0166

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ephesians P.B. Church

1506 22nd Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37208

Sponsor: New Beginnings International Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 8 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00-11:30, Afternoon snack 12:30-1:00

Site phone: (615) 800-7092

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Ewing Heights

334 Ewing Drive, Nashville, TN 37207

Sponsor: New Beginnings International Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00-11:30, Afternoon snack 12:30-1:00

Site phone: (615) 800-7092

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Fisk Mini College

1000 17th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 10, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 207-3405

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Fourteenth Avenue

2501 Buchanan Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:30-2:30

Site phone: (615) 336-0288

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Friendship M.B. Church

2800 Buena Vista Pike, Nashville, TN 37218

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30-9:30, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 596-1500

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Girls Inc of YWCA

500 Spence Lane, Nashville, TN 37210

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 29 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (615) 983-5126

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Gordon Memorial UM

2334 Herman Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 15 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 11:30-1:30

Site phone: (615) 359-1656

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Gower Elementary

650 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209

Sponsor: YMCA of Memphis and the Mid South · Summer Food Service Program

Ran May 26 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 12:00-1:00

Site phone: (901) 766-7677

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hadley Park Regional CC

1037 28th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 862-8451

Eat on-site · Open with limits

Hadley Park Tennis Center

1037B 28th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 862-8395

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hartman Regional CC

2801 Tucker Road, Nashville, TN 37218

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 862-8479

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Harvest Hands (Napier)

155B Old Hermitage Ave, Nashville, TN 37210

Sponsor: The Nashville Food Project · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 24, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00-12:30, Afternoon snack 2:30-3:30

Site phone: (615) 460-0172

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hattie Cotton Elementary

1033 West Greenwood Ave, Nashville, TN 37206

Sponsor: YMCA of Memphis and the Mid South · Summer Food Service Program

Ran May 26 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Afternoon snack 4:45-5:45, Supper 2:45-3:45

Site phone: (901) 766-7677

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Healing Minds and Souls

1813 Knowles Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30-9:30, Lunch 11:30-1:30

Site phone: (615) 491-4101

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hermitage CC

3720 James Kay Lane, Nashville, TN 37076

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 862-8419

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hillsboro High School

3812 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215

Sponsor: New Beginnings International Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Thu: Lunch 11:00-11:30, Afternoon snack 12:30-1:00

Site phone: (615) 800-7092

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Hillsboro High School

3812 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 8 to Jul 18, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 7:40-8:40

Site phone: (803) 221-4405

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Historic Preston Taylor

3900 Clifton Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30-1:30

Site phone: (615) 252-3680

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Holiday Villiage

201 Grizzard Avenue, Nashville, TN 37207

Sponsor: Greater Harvest Church · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 4 to Aug 7, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00-11:30, Afternoon snack 12:30-12:45

Site phone: (615) 491-7299

Meals to go · Open to all kids

Hunters Lane High School (Non-Congregate Site)

1150 Hunters Lane, Nashville, TN 37207

Sponsor: Metro Nashville Public Schools · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 20, 2026, Mon: Breakfast 1:00-2:30, Lunch 1:00-2:30

Site phone: (615) 259-8479

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Imagination Dream Foundation

511 Spruce Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-9:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 573-0933

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

John Henry Hale Apartments

1433 Jo Johnston Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jul 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:00-1:00

Site phone: (615) 252-3667

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Juvenile Court Truancy Program

101 University Court, Nashville, TN 37210

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 8 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30-1:30

Site phone: (615) 474-7755

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

KIPP Antioch Middle (Rocklife Youth)

3661 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37013

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 9, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 915-7223

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Kirkpatrick Community Center

998 Sevier Street, Nashville, TN 37206

Sponsor: Nashville & Davidson County Metro Government · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 30, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 638-0244

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

LEAD Cameron

1034 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37210

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 16, 2026, Mon to Fri: Lunch 11:30-1:30

Site phone: (615) 586-3109

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lakeview Elem

455 Rural Hill Rd, Nashville, TN 37217

Sponsor: YMCA of Memphis and the Mid South · Summer Food Service Program

Ran May 28 to Jun 26, 2026, Mon to Fri: Afternoon snack 4:45-5:45, Supper 2:45-3:45

Site phone: (901) 766-7677

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Lakewood Community Athletics

3030 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207

Sponsor: New Beginnings International Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 17, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:00-8:30, Lunch 11:00-11:30

Site phone: (615) 586-1839

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Looby Community Center

2301 Rosa Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37228

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 31, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 9:00-10:00, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 862-8454

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Maplewood High School

401 Walton Lane, Nashville, TN 37216

Sponsor: New Beginnings International Ministry · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Aug 5, 2026, Mon to Thu: Lunch 1:00-1:30, Afternoon snack 2:30-3:00

Site phone: (615) 586-1839

Eat on-site · Open to all kids

Martha O'Bryan Center

707 S. 7th Street, Nashville, TN 37206

Sponsor: Metropolitan Action Commission · Summer Food Service Program

Ran Jun 1 to Jul 3, 2026, Mon to Fri: Breakfast 8:30-9:30, Lunch 12:00-2:00

Site phone: (615) 254-1791

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Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration Summer Meals Site Finder (public data layer), a list that local sponsors give to state agencies and states submit to USDA. Season 2026, serving dates Apr 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026, data last updated by USDA Sep 9, 2026. We show spellings, dates, days, meal times, addresses and phone numbers as published and do not check them; late changes may be missing. SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) status is from USDA's participation page, last updated Aug 14, 2026. Sites that deliver meals, closed sites and sites that are not open to the public are not listed, and Puerto Rico and the other territories are not included here. To report a wrong listing, contact your state agency. A listing is not an endorsement.