Metro Social Services finds that as the cost of living in Nashville continues to climb, wages for many local jobs have remained stagnant.
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.
Report: Nashvillians are ‘noticeably worse off’ financially in 2022
Nashville poverty researchers are calling 2022 “the big squeeze” on families and low-wage workers.
Just As Nashville’s Tax Bills Rise, The City’s Relief Program Has Seen Lower Enrollment
Every year when Nashville property owners pay their tax bills, some residents turn to the city for financial assistance.
Childhood Poverty Drops In Nashville, But Analysts Worry It’s Moving To The Suburbs
Listen Nashville health officials are trying to decide whether a steep drop in childhood poverty is something to celebrate. County-by-county data published Wednesday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows a much smaller percentage of children in Davidson County are growing up poor.
Kids Count: More kids in Tennessee poor, but insured
An annual report that ranks the well-being of children in each state places Tennessee 36th in the nation.
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