Councilmember pushes for changes after baby found in West Nashville homeless encampment

A Metro Nashville councilmember is calling for changes in how the city responds to homeless encampments after a 6-month-old baby was found.
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A Metro Nashville councilmember is calling for changes in how the city responds to homeless encampments after a 6-month-old baby was found.
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