Rethinking Solutions to Homelessness in Nashville

Rethinking Solutions to Homelessness in Nashville

More than 30 people — ranging from the homeless, to members of the new mayor’s administration — met Monday to discuss a possible new policy to allow camping villages in Nashville.

The brainstorming session followed closely after the city broke up a long-running tent village on the hill between the Adventure Science Center and Fort Negley.

Will Connelly, executive director for the Metro Homelessness Commission, began the meeting by trying to ward off negativity about the recent conflict.

“We have a new council, a new mayor, new folks in the homelessness community that maybe have new ideas about how we approach encampments,” he said of the chance for a “fresh take.”
Ingrid McIntyre, director of homeless advocacy nonprofit Open Table Nashville, presented models for homeless camping villages from other cities.

He also asked for thoughts about how to deal with lingering “illegal” encampments and also with a city-sanctioned option.

While the room was filled with camping proponents, they disagreed about (continue reading at WPLN)

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