The Store To Open Second Location At Tristar Centennial Medical Center

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Pictured (L-R): Collen Mayer (The Store CEO), Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Brad Paisley and Tom Ozburn (President & CEO of TriStar Centennial Medical Center)

Nonprofit organization The Store has revealed its plans to open a second location on the campus of TriStar Centennial Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare. The new storefront will be located on the ground level of TriStar Centennial’s B Garage, located at 311 23rd Ave. N.

The Store, co-founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, is a free, referral-based grocery store that empowers Nashville families and individuals in need. The current location is on Belmont University’s campus and offers fresh, nutritious food and wrap-around services to over 1,000 individuals, children and families each year.

“When we opened The Store in 2020, we were grateful to be able to help support our neighbors in need through a challenging year, including devastating tornadoes and a global pandemic,” share Paisley and Williams-Paisley. “It has always been our goal to expand this effort. We are thrilled to announce that The Store will open a second location with our friends at TriStar Centennial to further serve the larger community.”

“As caregivers, our concern for the well-being of our community extends beyond our hospital doors,” says Tom Ozburn, President and CEO of TriStar Centennial Medical Center. “Through The Store, our care teams will have peace of mind knowing the community will have a resource close by that can help provide needed food and clothing.”

The Store’s model highlights dignity and choice, allowing customers to select from a variety of fresh produce, healthy meats, dairy products and pantry staples while catering to different dietary needs. A small staff, along with hundreds of volunteers, ensure excellent service and detailed attention to each shopper. Volunteers help with shopping and bagging groceries, engage children with activities and help connect families to additional resources. The system of wrap-around services includes counseling, nutrition education and financial planning.

The Store is also launching its Doubling Our Difference Expansion Campaign to help fund operating expenses for the second location and future expansion opportunities. Supporters can donate at all financial levels here.

HCA Healthcare and The HCA Healthcare Foundation have donated $125,000 to The Store since 2019, along with volunteering.

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