Nashville has released the Unified Housing Strategy (UHS) - a comprehensive roadmap to address the city's housing challenges through a clear, coordinated, and community-driven approach. Developed with input from a wide range of stakeholders and subject matter experts, the UHS outlines clear strategies and actions to expand access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for all Nashvillians.
This strategy represents a collaborative effort among public, private, and nonprofit partners, and reflects a shared commitment to ensuring every Nashvillian has a place to call home.
What Informed the Unified Housing Strategy?
The Unified Housing Strategy (UHS) builds on a foundation of existing and ongoing efforts, including the 2021 Affordable Housing Task Force Report, by providing clear implementable steps to strengthen housing security in Nashville. Developed through extensive community engagement and rigorous analysis, the UHS reflects the lived experiences and priorities of residents. In the summer of 2024, community members shared their housing concerns, challenges, and hopes through surveys and listening sessions. Additional input came from key stakeholders—such as legal experts, developers, nonprofits, and financial institutions—through roundtables and interviews.
Technical Advisory Committee
Metro Action Commission
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency
Metro Social Services
Metro Courts
Office of Homeless Services
Community Ambassadors
AgeWell Middle Tennessee
Monroe Harding
Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH)
Neighbor 2 Neighbor
Stand Up Nashville
Tennessee Disability Coalition
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition
The Contributor
Urban League of Middle Tennessee
This community-driven input, combined with comprehensive housing data and market analysis, shaped a strategy rooted in both evidence and experience. The result is a plan that unifies and strengthens housing programs, resources, and capacity across Nashville to meet the city's evolving needs.
The UHS Core Components
Executive Summary - An overview of the Unified Housing Strategy, including key findings from community engagement and data analysis and descriptions of the core strategies and actions.
Full Unified Housing Strategy - Unified Housing Strategy Updates and Clarifications
- Introduction
- UHS Strategies and Actions
Appendices
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Appendix B: Methodologies, Data Sources, and Case Studies
- Appendix C: UHS Development Community Engagement Summary
- Appendix D: Housing Agency Overviews
- Appendix E: Program Inventory and Profiles
- Appendix F: Affordable Housing Finance
- Appendix G: Analysis of Potential Revenue Sources
- Appendix H: New or Underutilized Funding Sources
- Appendix I: The Barnes Fund Recommended Policy and Organizational Changes
- Appendix J: Philanthropic Contribution Opportunities
- Appendix K: Summary of Public Feedback on Draft UHS (to be completed post feedback process)
- UHS strategies, actions, and performance metrics
- Each action includes the following information:
- Lead and supporting partners
- Resource needs
- Implementation timelines
- Priority level
In addition, the Housing Division will prepare Annual Funding and Policy Priorities for Metro Government.
Share Your Feedback
The Unified Housing Strategy is a living strategy, designed to evolve in response to Nashville’s changing economic and policy environment. Community input will be critical to its ongoing success.
- Review the Executive Summary, Full Strategy, and 10-Year Implementation Plan
- Submit feedback by May 30, 2025, via the feedback form
- Attend a public engagement event
Upcoming Presentations and Public Engagement Opportunities
Learn more about the strategy and share feedback at the following public events scheduled throughout May.
Unified Housing Strategy Public Presentation and Feedback Opportunity (Virtual)
Unified Housing Strategy Public Presentation and Feedback Opportunity (Virtual)
For assistance, including translation services or accessibility accommodations, please contact Randi Semrick at least five (5) days before the presentation you plan to attend, at 615-862-7192 or Randi.Semrick@nashville.gov.
Sign Up for Office Hours
Have questions or want to talk about the Unified Housing Strategy? Book a virtual appointment with the Housing Division during our office hours. See the schedule below for available times.
Virtual Office Hours Schedule:
- Friday, May 9, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 14, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 2:00-3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 21, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 23, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 30, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Stay Connected
If you are interested in receiving updates about the Unified Housing Strategy and/or other Housing Division happenings, please fill out the form:
Sign Up for Updates from the Metro Nashville Housing Division
For any questions, comments, or concerns related to the Unified Housing Strategy please contact UnifiedHousingStrategy@Nashville.gov.
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For media Inquiries, contact Richel Albright, 615-862-7192, richel.albright@nashville.gov.
For ADA Accommodations and translation services, contact Randi Semrick, 615-862-7230, randi.semrick@nashville.gov.