Nashville Resources

Coordinated Entry Metro Office of Homeless Services (OHS) Coordinates Nashville’s homelessness response and connects people to shelter, outreach, and housing support.  Phone: 615-862-6970 (general inquiries)  General Metro help: 311 or 615-862-5000 (hubNashville)  Web: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/office-homeless-services   “Where to Turn in Nashville” Directory (MDHA) Online directory of services for people experiencing homelessness in Davidson County (shelter, food, support, etc.) Web: https://www.nashville-mdha.org/community-development-department/homeless-assistance/   Emergency shelters & housing Nashville Rescue Mission Emergency shelter for single men and for women with or without children, plus meals and basic services.  Men’s Campus: 639 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203  Women & Children’s Campus: 1716 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208  Phone: 615-255-2...

So, what is the definition of "homeless"? Being homeless (I prefer the term "unhoused") means living without a stable, safe, or permanent place to call home. It includes people sleeping outdoors, in tents, cars, buses, or RVs; those staying in motels, abandoned buildings, or makeshift camps; and those spending nights on a friend’s couch or floor, moving from one place to another with no lasting security.   Being unhoused isn’t just about the absence of four walls — it’s about the absence of peace, privacy, and belonging. It’s waking up each day uncertain where you’ll sleep next, or whether you’ll be safe when darkness falls.   Each person who's unhoused carries a story — of loss, survival, strength, and hope. No one chooses to lose their home, and yet millions find themselves struggling against unimaginable odds, often invisible to the rest of the world. Recognizing what unhoused means recognizing our shared humanity, and remembering that every person deserves d...