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Nashville expanding access to free eviction support services to help people stay in their homes
By Brendan Tierney at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville is putting $4.5 million toward a program that provides legal help to low-income renters facing eviction.The Eviction Right to Counsel program is designed to support renters in court, where many face landlords’ attorneys without a lawyer of their own.More than 1...
Key takeaway 5 million toward a program that provides legal help to low-income renters facing eviction.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The expansion of Nashville's Eviction Right to Counsel program comes at a critical time for the city, where more than 1,200 families face possible eviction every month. By doubling the program's funding, the city is taking a significant step towards addressing the disparities in eviction hearings, where many low-income renters have historically been at a disadvantage without legal representation. The program's success in helping over 1,000 households last year, with 93% of clients receiving extended services avoiding disruptive displacement, demonstrates the impact that targeted support can have on families' lives. As the program becomes a permanent part of the city's Housing Division, it will be important to monitor how the increased funding is allocated and how the coalition of organizations delivering services continues to adapt to the evolving needs of Nashville's renters.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville is putting $4.5 million toward a program that provides legal help to low-income renters facing eviction.The Eviction Right to Counsel program is designed to support renters in court, where many face landlords’ attorneys without a lawyer of their own.More than 1...
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