Metro Social Services finds that as the cost of living in Nashville continues to climb, wages for many local jobs have remained stagnant.
Tennessee snow slows travel and closes schools, libraries, government offices
Much of Middle Tennessee woke up to about 2 to 3 inches of snow, prompting widespread closures and warnings of difficult travel conditions.
As Nashville has grown, so have its economic disparities, latest report shows
As Nashville has grown over the last quarter century — adding massive numbers of residents and jobs — there has also been an increase of people living in poverty, according to a Metro Social Services study published this week.
Early cold weather snap triggers overflow shelter — and at a higher temperature
This winter, Metro will open its overflow cold weather shelter at 32 degrees instead of 28 degrees.
Nashville has made progress housing homeless veterans. A new mixed-income property could boost those efforts.
The number of homeless veterans in Nashville has declined in the past few years. But there are still many former service members without a permanent place to live.
Report: Nashvillians are ‘noticeably worse off’ financially in 2022
Nashville poverty researchers are calling 2022 “the big squeeze” on families and low-wage workers.
Nashville rents have jumped 19%. Here are some leads to find affordable housing.
WPLN News has an interactive map of housing options and resources, along with tips for your search from Metro Reporter Ambriehl Crutchfield.
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