Barnes Housing Trust Fund
Coverage of Barnes Housing Trust Fund in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville marginally cuts local grocery tax in final $3.8B budget
Nashville's Metro Council approved a $3.8 billion budget with a minor reduction in the local grocery tax and additional funding for programs like eviction counseling, homeless services, and affordable housing. The budget included $9 million in changes proposed by Budget and Finance Chair Kyonzté Toombs, though some councilmembers criticized the limited tax cut and urged more focus on property tax relief.
- Nashville Metro Council to consider budget with $23M for affordable housing program
Nashville Metro Council is considering a substitute budget that allocates $23 million to the Barnes Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing and includes additional funding for eviction counseling, homeless services, fire department programs, and workforce development. The proposal reflects community feedback and aims to improve housing stability and quality of life, with examples like the Drakes Creek Cooperative highlighting the benefits of co-op housing models.
- Housing, Nashville General top concerns as residents weigh in on Metro’s budget
Residents emphasized housing affordability and Nashville General Hospital as top priorities during Metro's budget discussion. Over 100 Nashvillians requested increased funding for affordable housing programs, eviction legal aid, and hospital support. The Nashville People’s Budget Coalition and SEIU Local 205 proposed additional funding for social housing and hospital operations amid past financial instability.