LIFELINE To Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Paris Center

PARIS (January 21) — Lifeline Blood Services is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest donation center in Paris on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The new center is located at 211 Tyson Avenue, Paris, TN and will expand access to life-saving blood and platelet donations for patients in the surrounding community.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m., with community leaders, Lifeline representatives, and supporters invited to attend and help celebrate this important milestone. Refreshments will be served by Mockingbird Catering and tours of the new center will be available. 

The Paris donor center will provide a welcoming, convenient location for volunteer donors to give blood and platelets that directly support local hospitals and patients in need. 

Operating hours for the Paris donor center are:

• Sunday through Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Wednesday and Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Thursday and Friday: Closed

No appointment is necessary for whole blood donations. Platelet donation appointments may be scheduled by calling 731.427.4431, ext. 271. 

“Opening this new center allows us to better serve Paris and the surrounding counties by ensuring a strong local blood supply,” shares Melinda Reid, Marketing Manager. 

“This center represents more than a new building- it represents hope, generosity, and a commitment to saving lives right here. Every donation made here will help local patients in their time of greatest need, “ shares John B. Miller, CEO of Lifeline Blood Services. 

Lifeline Blood Services has served the West Tennessee region for over 75 years, supplying 16 hospitals with whole blood, platelets, and plasma. Lifeline encourages all eligible individuals to donate blood or platelets and be a part of this life-saving mission. Every donation counts — and now more than ever, it supports patients right here at home.