Ep. 49: Nashville Unhoused: Understanding Homelessness in Nashville

Ep. 49: Nashville Unhoused: Understanding Homelessness in Nashville

Author: Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller May 7, 2025 Duration: 1:08:46

In March, the mayor's office announced the closing of one of the city's oldest and lagest homeless encampments — Old Tent City. The 40-year-old site sits just outside downtown, on Anthes Drive.

120+ people have called this area underneath I-24 home. The city says these individuals will be placed in transitional housing. Metro plans to provide the unhoused with access to the wrap around services so they can succeed and find stability.

In this episode of Climbing the Charts, Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller sit down with April Calvin, the Director of Nashville's Office of Homeless Services to learn more about the city's plan.

 


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