One City All People
The Metro Human Relations Commission protects and promotes the dignity of all people through a menu of services that help ensure safety, health, security, peace and general welfare in Davidson County. Committed to community education and advocacy for diversity—and for the cultural awareness, understanding, and behaviors needed to foster inclusion—the Commission assists individuals and organizations in understanding and defending their civil and human rights.
Practically speaking, this places you, your family, and your community at the center of our mission. It also means the Commission's authority is equally a responsibility and privilege to work with you—and on behalf of all who experience differential treatment by virtue of their race, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, religion, affective orientation, ability, national origin or aspect of cultural identity.
Partnering with schools, law enforcement, community-based organizations, businesses, academic, civic, and religious and other leaders, the Commission works to engage conflict constructively and ameliorate a host of divisive attitudes and behaviors that compromise wellbeing in Metro Davidson County. By Metro Code, the Commission is further charged with receiving and resolving inquires and complaints of discrimination and perceived discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, financial services and commercial transactions, public accommodations, and the provision of city activities and services.
The MHRC core services include educational resources that promote effective intergroup relations, diversity training, dialogue, study circles and other group facilitation models, Title VI training and compliance support, data collection, intake and timely processing of discrimination inquiries and complaints, community forums, ADR and community problem-solving, policy recommendations, public hearings and Commission reports.