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10 Best Blood and Plasma Donation Centers in Nashville

This Nashville guide brings together blood, platelet, plasma, and mobile blood-draw options so you can narrow the choice by donation type, location, appointment style, and the kind of support you prefer.

How this guide is ordered

We did our homework on blood and plasma donation centers in Nashville. What remains are the businesses most focused on the work, the ones customers rate best and the ones that give complete, dependable info.

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Full Comparison of 10 Plasma Donation Centers in Nashville

American Red Cross, Nashville#1
What stands out
  • Combines emergency response, blood services and preparedness work

  • Provides assistance during difficult events such as home fires

American Red Cross

4.7157 reviews
2201 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
Blood or platelet donationSupporting disaster relief and community preparedness

American Red Cross is a Nashville nonprofit organization serving community needs through disaster response, blood donation and preparedness efforts. It suits people seeking ways to support local relief or donate blood and platelets. Its community role extends from emergency assistance after home fires to preparedness initiatives such as Sound the Alarm.

KEDPLASMA La Vergne, Nashville#2
What stands out
  • Clean and organized environment

  • Quiet background music described as non-obtrusive

KEDPLASMA La Vergne

4.6163 reviews
5176 Murfreesboro Rd, La Vergne, TN 37086, United States
Best for
People seeking a blood donation center in La VergneDonors who prefer an orderly, calm setting

KEDPLASMA La Vergne is a blood donation center in La Vergne. The center presents a clean, organized setting with staff described as helpful, knowledgeable and polite. It may suit donors who value a calm environment, including background music that is easy to listen to without being intrusive.

Blood Assurance Bellevue, Nashville#3
What stands out
  • Offers donor-comfort features including snacks, heating pads, and reclining seating

Blood Assurance Bellevue

5.06 reviews
7108 Hwy 70 S Ste D1, Nashville, TN 37221, United States
Best for
Blood donors who value attentive support and comfort during donation

Blood Assurance Bellevue is a Nashville blood donation center for people who want to schedule a blood donation in a supported clinical setting. The center is described as offering attentive staff, comfortable seating, an electric reclining chair, snacks, heating pads, and entertainment during donation. Blood Assurance also provides donation scheduling and education about the process and its impact on patients needing life-saving care.

WillCare Mobile Labs, Nashville#4
What stands out
  • Home-based blood-draw appointments

  • Clear explanations and a calm, professional approach

WillCare Mobile Labs

5.06 reviews
5016 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209, United States
Best for
People who prefer blood draws at homePatients who feel anxious about needles

WillCare Mobile Labs is a Nashville blood donation center that brings blood-draw appointments to clients' homes. It suits people who want a convenient, private setting or feel anxious about needles, with the phlebotomist described as professional, clear and calming. The process is repeatedly described as quick and comfortable.

Nashville Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center#5
What stands out
  • Collects blood, platelet and plasma donations

  • Part of a Red Cross network supplying hospitals nationwide

Nashville Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center

4.5101 reviews
2201 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
People able to donate blood or platelets in NashvillePlatelet donors seeking a center with appointment scheduling

Nashville Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center is a Charlotte Avenue donation center collecting blood and platelets for the American Red Cross. Donors can schedule appointments, and the center’s donation experience is described as including attentive staff, a recovery area and snacks. Its broader Red Cross network supplies blood products for routine and emergency hospital needs.

Octapharma Plasma, Nashville#6
What stands out
  • Provides on-site blood-donation services

  • Staff professionalism is consistent even during busy periods

Octapharma Plasma

4.4681 reviews
5361 Mt View Rd, Antioch, TN 37013, United States
Best for
Donors seeking an Antioch plasma donation centerDonors who prioritize professional, helpful staff

Octapharma Plasma is a blood donation center in Antioch with on-site services. It suits donors who value polite, professional staff, though the center can become busy and visits may involve a long wait.

Blood Assurance- Hermitage, Tenn., Nashville#7
What stands out
  • Staff walk donors through each step with empathetic support

  • The facility is described as new and clean

Blood Assurance- Hermitage, Tenn.

4.312 reviews
4686 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076, United States
Best for
First-time or nervous blood donorsDonors seeking a clean facility and guided process

Blood Assurance- Hermitage is a blood donation center in Hermitage with a clean, newer facility and staff who guide donors through the process. Its team provides patient, courteous support for nervous donors and works to keep visits comfortable and efficient, with one account describing a visit completed in under an hour.

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, Nashville#8
What stands out
  • Offers both blood and platelet donation at the Brentwood center

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center

4.313 reviews
91 Seaboard Ln, Brentwood, TN 37027, United States
Best for
Blood or platelet donors seeking an appointment-based donation center

American Red Cross Blood Donation Center is a Brentwood blood and platelet donation center at 91 Seaboard Lane. The center schedules appointments and is described as providing a clean, updated setting with efficient check-in and donation procedures. Donors may appreciate professional staff, comfortable chairs and snacks during the visit.

CSL Plasma, Nashville#9
What stands out
  • Provides on-site plasma donation services

  • Staff explain the donation process clearly

CSL Plasma

4.31,158 reviews
Madison Shopping Center, 820 Madison Square, Madison, TN 37115, United States
Best for
People seeking a plasma donation center in MadisonFirst-time donors who value step-by-step explanations

CSL Plasma is a Madison blood donation center serving donors through on-site donation services. The center is suited to people looking for a plasma donation location with a clean, organized setting and staff who explain the process clearly. Paid parking is available at the site.

BioLife Plasma Services, Nashville#10
What stands out
  • On-site donation services

  • Staff support during physicals and the donation process

BioLife Plasma Services

4.0895 reviews
540 Pleasant Grove Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, United States
Best for
People considering plasma donationFirst-time donors who value clear explanations and a reassuring process

BioLife Plasma Services is a blood donation center in Mt. Juliet with on-site services and a free parking lot. The donation process is described as clearly explained and organized, with staff helping donors feel comfortable throughout physicals and donations.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1American Red Cross 4.7157Blood or platelet donation
#2KEDPLASMA La Vergne 4.6163People seeking a blood donation center in La Vergne
#3Blood Assurance Bellevue 5.06Blood donors who value attentive support and comfort during donation
#4WillCare Mobile Labs 5.06People who prefer blood draws at home
#5Nashville Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center 4.5101People able to donate blood or platelets in Nashville
#6Octapharma Plasma 4.4681Donors seeking an Antioch plasma donation center
#7Blood Assurance- Hermitage, Tenn. 4.312First-time or nervous blood donors
#8American Red Cross Blood Donation Center 4.313Blood or platelet donors seeking an appointment-based donation center
#9CSL Plasma 4.31,158People seeking a plasma donation center in Madison
#10BioLife Plasma Services 4.0895People considering plasma donation

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Compare donation centers around Nashville

The comparison spans Nashville and nearby communities named in the listings, including Antioch, La Vergne, Madison, Mt. Juliet, Brentwood, Hermitage, Bellevue, and Charlotte Avenue. Use the area label to weigh travel against the service you need.

Donation options and visit features

  • Plasma donationOctapharma Plasma, CSL Plasma, and BioLife Plasma Services are described as centers providing on-site plasma donation services.
  • Blood and platelet donationThe Nashville and Brentwood Red Cross centers collect blood and platelets, while Blood Assurance locations support scheduled blood donation.
  • Mobile blood drawsWillCare Mobile Labs brings blood-draw appointments to clients’ homes for a private, convenient setting.
  • First-visit guidanceCSL Plasma, BioLife, Blood Assurance- Hermitage, and several other listings describe clear explanations or step-by-step donor support.

How to choose a donation center

  1. Match the donation typeStart by deciding whether you need blood, platelets, plasma, or a blood draw at home.
  2. Choose the areaAntioch, La Vergne, Madison, Mt. Juliet, Brentwood, Hermitage, Bellevue, and Charlotte Avenue offer different travel tradeoffs.
  3. Check scheduling detailsAppointment-based options include Red Cross and Blood Assurance locations; listed schedules can vary by day.
  4. Plan for practical constraintsReview cautions about paid parking, long waits, or changing hours before setting out.

Frequently asked questions

Which listings offer plasma donation?

Octapharma Plasma, CSL Plasma, and BioLife Plasma Services are described as offering on-site plasma donation services.

Is there a home blood-draw option?

Yes. WillCare Mobile Labs provides blood-draw appointments at clients’ homes.

Which centers collect platelets?

The Nashville Red Cross center and the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center in Brentwood are described as collecting blood and platelets.

Can wait times vary?

Yes. Octapharma Plasma is described as becoming busy, with supplied accounts mentioning waits of up to two hours.

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