Lotz House partners with Red Cross for 3rd annual blood drive

Lotz House has partnered with the American Red Cross for the third annual blood drive on the battlefield, commemorating the 151st anniversary of the Battle of Franklin.

Located on Columbia Avenue in Franklin, Lotz House was ground zero for five of the bloodiest hours of the battle, which occurred on Nov. 30, 1864. Thousands of lives were lost and the home was turned into a makeshift hospital to help the injured.

“The Battle of Franklin was a pivotal moment in the Civil War, and it seems fitting that we should honor the lives lost by saving others in remembrance,” said J.T. Thompson, Lotz House executive director. “After the supportive response we got from the community for the last two years, we’re thrilled to host the blood drive again for a third year.”

To honor the memory of the lives that were lost and to help those currently in their own battle, the Red Cross will hold a two-day blood drive at the Lotz House Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28-29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Everyone who attempts to give will receive a voucher for a free tour of the historic home.

Lotz House is located at 1111 Columbia Ave. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code Lotz19.