EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 30 MIN
Concerns About the Office of Homeless Services Boil Over
from City Cast Nashville · host City Cast
With the Old Tent City encampment set for closure early next week, is Metro’s “Housing First” strategy being followed? Executive producer Whitney Pastorek sits down with Homelessness Planning Council chair Kennetha Patterson and writer/community organizer Mike Lacy, who say they have significant concerns about the Office of Homeless Services, the outside organizations tasked with overseeing supportive housing sites like Strobel House, and how Nashville’s Continuum of Care is being impacted as a result. Read Mike Lacy’s “Housing Last: The Rodeway to Nowhere” report here. Watch the music video for Daniel Holmes' original song referenced in the episode here. 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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With the Old Tent City encampment set for closure early next week, is Metro’s “Housing First” strategy being followed? Executive producer Whitney Pastorek sits down with Homelessness Planning Council chair Kennetha Patterson and writer/community organizer Mike Lacy, who say they have significant concerns about the Office of Homeless Services, the outside organizations tasked with overseeing supportive housing sites like Strobel House, and how Nashville’s Continuum of Care is being impacted as a result. Read Mike Lacy’s “Housing Last: The Rodeway to Nowhere” report here. Watch the music video for Daniel Holmes' original song referenced in the episode here. 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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