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Recording Demonstrates Early Tension Between Metro Officials and Homelessness Planning Council
Audio from a January meeting features arguments and confusion about when Jefferson Street Bridge plan would begin
Karri Gornick Councilmember Freddie Oconnell Councilmember Ginny Welsch Harriet Wallace Kelly Miller Jim Shulman
Source: nashvillescene.com
Former Homeless Impact Division Director Joins <i>The Contributor</i>
Judith Tackett will be a columnist for the biweekly street paper
Source: nashvillescene.com
Councilmember Grills Interim Homelessness Director Over Jefferson Street Bridge Plan
Jay Servais endured an hour of questions at the Metro Councils Human Services Committee meeting
United States Renee Pratt Councilmember Freddie Oconnell Councilmember Ginny Welsch John Cooper Jim Shulman
Source: nashvillescene.com
Tensions flare, communication breaks down over Nashville's homeless encampment pilot
The focus: a pilot program aiming to rehouse a small group of people living under Jefferson Street Bridge and ultimately close the encampment.
United States Ethan Frizzell Freddie Oconnell Cherilyn Hobgood Ginny Welsch Freddie Getvaccinated Oconnell
Source: tennessean.com
Discussion over closure of homeless encampment turns tense
A discussion between Metro leaders regarding the closure of a well-known homeless encampment turns tense
Lindsey Krinks Jay Servais John Cooper Metro Council Metro Homeless Impact Division Council Member Ginny Welsch
Source: newschannel5.com
Jefferson Street Bridge Campsite Fenced Off
Metro says that campsite residents have been placed into some form of housing or assistance, but the program to close the camp has proven controversial
United States Renee Pratt Jay Servais Councilmember Ginny Welsch Harriet Wallace Homeless Impact Division
Source: nashvillescene.com
Frustrations Emerge at February's Homelessness Planning Council Meeting
Tensions rise and an Elmo doll is waved, highlighting ‘a breakdown in trust’ between service providers and the Homeless Impact Division
United States Harriett Wallace Karri Gornick Councilmember Freddie Oconnell Harriet Wallace John Cooper
Source: nashvillescene.com
Cold Weather Overflow Shelter workers putting in long hours to meet the need during the cold
With temperatures dipping below 28 degrees, the Metro Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will be activated yet again. This comes amid a surge in sheltering for those in need.
Jay Servais Metro Homeless Impact Division Homeless Impact Division Metro Social Services Brick Church Pike Chief Jay
Source: newschannel5.com
More cold weather shelters open as temps dip below freezing
Metro Nashville will now have two overflow shelters as temperatures dip below freezing overnight.
United States East Nashville Amanda Jones Fernandez Jay Servais Mobility Solutions Nashville Mission
Source: newschannel5.com