The Unseen Reality of Homelessness in Nashville
Today, we’re doing something different on the show and taking you inside The Contributor’s Unseen Nashville tour. Guide Shawn Lesley shares his experience of homelessness after getting out of prison, while Contributor columnist Judith Tackett explains how housing, healthcare, and public policy intersect. As we walk through downtown Nashville, we uncover the people, places, and stories hiding in plain sight and learn what it truly takes to help someone find and keep housing.
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