It’s a crucial week for the U.S. Census, as the bureau’s workers attempt to count unhoused people at an estimated 49,000 locations nationwide, including shelters, campsites and meal programs around Nashville.
Nashville Police Arrest Homeless Black Man In First Night Of Stricter Downtown Mask Enforcement
The Metro Nashville Police Department issued its first citation for a mask violation on Lower Broadway on Wednesday night. They cited and arrested a 61-year-old Black homeless man, promoting immediate criticism. The charge was later dropped.
For Nashville’s Homeless, Finding A Hot Meal Is Harder Than Ever
Typically in Nashville, nearly a dozen group meals are available every day for people who are homeless. But COVID-19 has changed everything.
Nashville Will Use Federal Grant To Help Homeless Youth Pay The Rent
Listen Young people in Nashville who are considered homeless can now get help paying rent for a couple of years. The city has decided to use a federal grant for rental assistance, rather than building new affordable housing.
Nashville Homeless Camp Documentary Debuts
A documentary that dives deep into the battle over a homeless encampment at Nashville’s Fort Negley is debuting this week.
Multimillion Dollar Grant Wants To End Youth Homelessness In Nashville
Listen The federal government has awarded Nashville $3.54 million as part of a national program to combat youth homelessness.
Nashville To Test Overnight Homeless Shelter At Room In The Inn
Listen When temperatures drop this winter, Nashville will add another way of sheltering the homeless. Room In The Inn, which typically coordinates a network of temporary shelters, will start opening its own doors overnight, and there will be fewer rules about who can come inside.
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