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Judith Tackett

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Q&A with the Rev. Stephen Handy

By Judith Tackett | January 31, 2024

As the lead pastor of McKendree United Methodist Church, the Rev. Dr. Stephen Handy has been leading community building efforts for years.

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Learn More About Housing 123 Families in 100 Days

By Judith Tackett | January 31, 2024

In total, 123 families were housed between Aug. 28 and Dec. 9, announced Safe Haven Family Shelter, which co-lead the 100 Day Challenge with United Way of Greater Nashville.

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Learn More About How Metro Spends $50 million to Reduce Homelessness

By Judith Tackett | January 17, 2024

In October 2022, Metro Council approved $50 million in one-time federal ARPA funds to address homelessness.

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A Few Questions with Marshall Crawford

By Judith Tackett | January 3, 2024

The Contributor spoke with Marshall Crawford, an affordable housing expert who has served as President and CEO of The Housing Fund.

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Learn More About Senior Homelessness

By Judith Tackett | January 3, 2024

Nationwide senior homelessness is on the rise. And the United States seems ill-equipped to deal with the special needs of aging adults experiencing homelessness.

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Learn More About Medicaid Expansion

By Judith Tackett | December 20, 2023

How expanding Medicaid helps solve homelessness.

A woman smiles while sitting in a rocking chair on a porch. She has a notebook and a pen in her lap.
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A Few Questions With Vice Mayor Angie Henderson

By Judith Tackett | December 20, 2023

We sit down with Vice Mayor Angie Henderson to learn more about her main priorities to lead the Metro Council for the next four years.

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Q&A with The Predators Foundation

By Judith Tackett | December 6, 2023

We sat down with Rebecca King to learn more about the Nashville Predators Foundation and its approach to community giving.

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Learn More About the Intersection of Transit and Homelessness

By Judith Tackett | November 22, 2023

Transportation is essential to access stable employment, health care, child care, education, etc.

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The cover of The Contributor's November 8 issue features a black and white image of Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell being sworn in.

Q&A With Freddie O’Connell

By Judith Tackett | November 8, 2023

Freddie O’Connell, Nashville’s newest mayor, sat down with The Contributor to talk about Homelessness and his 15 fixes.

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