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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 26 MIN

Building Affordable Housing in Nashville Isn’t Just for Developers Anymore

from City Cast Nashville · host City Cast

Trinity Community Commons is a repurposed church in East Nashville that’s become a community hub, serving meals and showing “radical hospitality” to neighbors. Thanks to a zoning loophole designed for faith-based properties, now they’re building 22 affordable housing units, too. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with executive director Zach Lykins and Open Table Nashville’s India Pungarcher to talk about faith, food, and finding new ways to take care of each other. Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 17th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Simply Eloped Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Trinity Community Commons is a repurposed church in East Nashville that’s become a community hub, serving meals and showing “radical hospitality” to neighbors. Thanks to a zoning loophole designed for faith-based properties, now they’re building 22 affordable housing units, too. Host Marie Cecile Anderson sits down with executive director Zach Lykins and Open Table Nashville’s India Pungarcher to talk about faith, food, and finding new ways to take care of each other. Early voting in the TN-07 Congressional race is open now! Here are the times and locations. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 17th episode: United Way of Greater Nashville Simply Eloped Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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