The Trump administration has halted visas to the U.S. for Afghan nationals and plans to reevaluate those who have already received green cards.
NashVillager Podcast: Catholic Charities
Who will help the refugees who come to Nashville now? Plus, the local news for April 23, 2025.
After Trump’s funding cuts, a Tennessee nonprofit struggles to support refugees and itself
A Trump administration freeze of funds designated to help new refugees is causing chaos for families and forcing nonprofits — including in Nashville — to cut promised services. Church members and other volunteers are filling some gaps.
Your Turn to Talk: new immigration policy
The month of January saw massive and fast-moving changes to immigration policy at both the state and federal levels.
Flights canceled and funds frozen for refugees approved to resettle in Tennessee
A resettlement nonprofit says dozens of people were expected, including some intending to reunite with families in Tennessee.
Who’s at risk of deportation? A guide to the U.S. immigration system, and what it means for Tennesseans
Davidson County has around 110,000 immigrants, or 15.5% of the population. Around two-thirds of local immigrants have some kind of legal status.
For Fulbrighters in Afghanistan, a Tennessee nonprofit has become an unlikely lifeline
Two years ago today, the Taliban entered Kabul. They swiftly took power and began targeting people they viewed as enemies of the regime — including Afghans with American educations. That includes dozens of Fulbright scholars. A small resettlement organization in Tennessee is trying to help them escape and eventually come to the U.S.
‘Jacir’ is a film about a Syrian refugee who navigates poverty and racism in Memphis. The film’s director can relate.
‘Jacir’ is the first full-length feature from director Waheed AlQawasmi, who moved from Jordan to Memphis at the age 13. The drama follows a Syrian refugee resettling in the South, showcasing the best and worst parts of humanity.
Curious Nashville: How the city became a destination for Kurdish families, and how the community is evolving
You may be aware that Nashville is home to the biggest population of Kurdish people in the United States — Kurds, who are considered the largest ethnic group in the world without a sovereign state. But one Curious Nashville listener asked how Nashville came to be such a destination for Kurds. The answer is multi-layered.
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