Remember when people were saying there were 100 new people moving to Nashville every day? The real numbers are much smaller, but there’s no denying that the Nashville area has welcomed a lot of newcomers in recent years.
Alternate Ending: A Nashville family was united by community. What happens when development disrupts connection?
I’m not sure where home is for me.
Building codes affect health and climate. A Tennessee bill would block cities from updating them.
Buildings are the fourth-largest source of climate pollution in the U.S. Many cities are tackling emissions with better energy codes, but a new bill in Tennessee would effectively block this policy tool — preventing cities from requiring developers to construct healthier and more efficient homes and buildings.
Are you facing eviction in Middle Tennessee? Here’s where to turn for help.
Being evicted from your home can be overwhelming, but there resources for tenants don’t have to face it alone.
What you need to know about eviction in Middle Tennessee
To understand what happens when a person is evicted and how it impacts their ability to find housing, we’re talking to community members with firsthand experience. Then, we’re joined by legal experts from the Legal Aid Society and the Hispanic Bar association to discuss resources, tenant rights and the Eviction Right to Counsel Project.
¿Ha sido desalojado? Queremos escuchar de ti.
Hay una oportunidad de dar aporte a nuestro programa se llama This Is Nashville. En el 8 de febrero vamos a transmitir un episodio sobre los desalojos en Nashville. Queremos ayudar a nuestra comunidad comprender cómo funcionan los desalojos y explicar qué derechos tienen los inquilinos. Sobre todo, queremos escuchar a personas con experiencia con el desalojo. ¿Cómo te […]
Have you been evicted? We want to hear from you.
On February 8, This Is Nashville is hosting a Citizen Nashville episode to help people understand how evictions work, as well as what rights renters have when faced with eviction.
A Nashville woman’s story shows the challenge of moving from homelessness to a permanent home
After a year, Tammy still lives in a “transitional” motel room in South Nashville. “I’m lost,” she says, “and I don’t know where to look.”
From homelessness to permanent housing
In this episode, we check in with Tammy, an unhoused woman who was applying for housing assistance when we first met her in March. We’ll also explore what resources are available to Nashvillians in need for permanent housing and hear from one guest about how homelessness is solvable.
Tennessee homelessness spiking compared to pre-pandemic count
One unknown in Tennessee during the pandemic has been how the state’s homeless population has changed — but new figures out Tuesday show a substantial rise since 2020.
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