The Salvation Army of Murfreesboro is accepting Angel Tree gifts at 1137 W. Main St. from Nov. 6 through Dec. 4, 2026, and World Outreach Church is collecting new, unwrapped toys Nov. 14-29. Online angels have all been adopted, and Angel Tree registration for families is closed. Other ways to give are below.
How does the Salvation Army Angel Tree work in Murfreesboro?
The Salvation Army's home page invites donors to "adopt your child or senior starting November 6, 2026." Its Angel Tree page lists these options:
- Community Angel Trees at Stones River Mall and the Walmart on Old Fort Pkwy., during business hours.
- Online angels: the page says all have been adopted.
- Forgotten Angels Toy Registry: shoppers who cannot adopt an angel can pick items from Walmart's Spark Good registry, shipped to the organization, beginning Nov. 14, 2026.
- Volunteers: help is needed at the Angel Tree warehouse and during family distribution. Openings are on a separate registration page.
Where do Angel Tree gifts go?
Angel Tree gifts can be dropped at The Salvation Army, 1137 W. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129. The Angel Tree page lists drop-off hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, Nov. 6 through Dec. 4, 2026.
The Salvation Army's pages list two sets of hours. The home page lists office hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, and the Angel Tree page repeats those office hours. The Angel Tree page also lists gift drop-off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This article uses the Angel Tree page's drop-off hours. Because the Friday office closes at noon, call before dropping off a gift on a Friday afternoon. The mailing address is PO Box 791, Murfreesboro, TN 37133.
Can families still sign up for Angel Tree?
No. The Angel Tree page says 2026 family registration is closed and directs families to call 211 for other assistance.
What is the World Outreach Church toy drive?
World Outreach Church holds its Christmas toy drive Nov. 14-29, 2026. Details: World Outreach Church Christmas Toy Drive.
- What to give: new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls, from birth through teens.
- Where: the Three Crosses Lobby and the Light Lobby at 1921 New Salem Hwy., Murfreesboro.
- Where toys go: the church page says toys go to local partner organizations across Middle Tennessee, which give them to families in the area.
- Hours: the page does not list drop-off hours. The church's phone number is (615) 896-4515.
Where else can I donate toys in Murfreesboro?
Michael Busey State Farm, 317 N. Walnut St., is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. The office's listing says the deadline is mid-December and that all toys stay in Rutherford County. The office will pick up toys if donors call 615-624-8664. The goal is 10 boxes, up from nine last year. Details: Toys for Tots donation drive.
Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week is Nov. 16-23, 2026, according to Samaritan's Purse. Its page did not load a list of Murfreesboro drop-off locations, so use the drop-off locator on that page to find one.
Christmas events around Murfreesboro
Find tree lightings and parades in the 2026 Rutherford County guide. For shopping events, see the holiday markets and craft fairs guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I drop off Salvation Army Angel Tree gifts in Murfreesboro?
At The Salvation Army, 1137 W. Main St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Nov. 6 through Dec. 4, 2026, per the Angel Tree page.
Are there Angel Tree angels left to adopt?
Online angels have all been adopted. Community trees are at Stones River Mall and the Walmart on Old Fort Pkwy. The Walmart Spark Good Forgotten Angels registry opens Nov. 14.
Can I still register my family for Angel Tree?
No. Registration is closed. The Salvation Army asks families to call 211 for other assistance.
What toys does World Outreach Church accept?
New, unwrapped toys for children from birth through teens, Nov. 14-29, at its Three Crosses Lobby and Light Lobby.
Do toys donated at Michael Busey State Farm stay in Rutherford County?
Yes. The listing says all toys stay in Rutherford County.
Does Operation Christmas Child have drop-off sites in Murfreesboro?
National Collection Week is Nov. 16-23. The page that was checked did not list local sites, so use its drop-off locator.
Sources: The Salvation Army of Murfreesboro, The Salvation Army of Murfreesboro: Angel Tree, World Outreach Church: Toy Drive 2026, Main Street Murfreesboro listing: Michael Busey State Farm Toys for Tots donation drive and Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations.
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