Housing
Housing Agencies and Resources
Coordinated Entry System (CES)
CES is a process through which people experiencing homelessness — or people at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness — can access the crisis response system in a streamlined way, have their strengths and needs assessed, and quickly connect to the appropriate housing and mainstream services within the community. A person can be added to the Coordinated Entry System by walking into Room In The Inn at 705 Drexel St.; Metro Social Services at 800 2nd Ave. N.; or by any housing navigator or service provider that has access to this system (Mental Health Co-operative, Open Table Nashville, Park Center, People Loving Nashville, The Nashville Rescue Mission, and others.)
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville
414 Harding Pl., Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Affordable homeownership with a 0% interest mortgage. To get started, you must 1. Attend info meeting 2. Check Habitat’s website or call to ensure that applications are currently being accepted in your area 3.Complete and return an application available at their offices and on the website, or call to request a mailed application. The application cannot be filled out online at this time. To be eligible, applicants must have a housing need, be willing to partner with Habitat, and have the ability to afford homeownership.
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)
MDHA is the public housing authority for Nashville. They work off of enormous waitlists that are opened every year or two for only a week or two at a time, however, it is highly encouraged to submit an application as close to the opening time of the waitlist as possible. For example, if a waitlist opens at noon, you should try to get in an application as close to noon as possible. These waitlists must be accessed online. Some of their units are only open to certain demographics. To see if any of them are currently open or scheduled to be soon, check this website and do so regularly http://www.nashville-mdha.org/apply_afford_housing/
They will not accept any application if you go in person even if they are open online.
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA)
The Andrew Jackson Building Third Floor: 502 Deaderick St., Nashville TN 37243
THDA handles a variety of housing programs for a range of incomes: 1) Administers the Housing Choice Voucher, a federal rental assistance program for very low-income families, elderly people, and disabled people. 2) Offers Great Choice Loan program, a 30-year, fixed rate mortgages and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. 3) Offers a variety of community programs such as repairing emergency essential home systems for elderly people, providing emergency shelters and transitional housing facilities for homeless individuals and families, and assisting with weatherization.
Urban Housing Solutions (UHS)
822 Woodland St., Nashville TN 37206
UHS owns and operates 30 properties in Davidson County at a low market rate. Specialized housing for the following: Single adults who are homeless; Households in which all members are homeless and at least one member has a documented mental illness, physical or developmental disability; Households in which all members are homeless and at least one member is in recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction; Households in which one or more members is documented as HIV-positive; Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Woodbine Community Organization
643 Spence Ln, Nashville TN 37217
Rental properties for low to moderate income families. Provides special needs living centers for low income adults and disabilities. Provides funds to rehabilitate homes of elderly and disabled low income persons (Rehab Loan Program). Offers homebuyers classes. Offers counseling with a HUD approved housing counselor to prevent home foreclosures.
Section 8 Voucher Properties
Section 8 vouchers are federally funded rental supplement programs. The waitlist for the general public is usually closed but check MDHA’s website to confirm. The exception to this rule is for individuals or families that are defined as chronically homeless. In order to apply under this exception, you must have a housing navigator (case worker) through a homeless service agency.
It is important to note that even when approved for a Section 8 voucher, the housing market in Nashville is extremely difficult to navigate and secure housing in; just because a complex accepts vouchers does not guarantee openings nor acceptance of an individual’s application.
**If you are working on receiving a Section 8 voucher, filing for expungements can significantly help you in your search for housing; for information on expungements visit, www.tncourts.gov/expungements.
Below are housing options that still accept Section 8 vouchers. The Section 8 office can provide you with more options to contact as well. Call these places and ask questions like:
- Do you still accept Section 8 vouchers?
- Do you currently have any units available or any coming available soon?
- What is your application process and application fee?
- What do you look for on a criminal / credit / rental check?
- What utilities are tenants responsible for?
Section 8 Voucher Properties
- 333 Apartments, 333 Gallatin Pike S., Madison TN 37115; 615-865-4733
- Biltmore Place, 830 Glastonbury Rd, Nashville TN 37217; 615-361-6252
- Burning Tree, 345 Burning Tree Dr., Hermitage TN 37076; 615-883-5884
- Exit Rents Nashville, Various properties, 615-800-7816; www.exitrentsnashville.com
- Fallbrook Apartments, 345 Dellway Villa, Nashville TN 37207; 615-262-2169
- First Nashville Realty & Management, Various properties; 615-228-0685
- Gibson Creek Apartments, 300 E Webster St., Madison TN 37115; 615-865-5360
- Knollcrest Apartments, 3301 Creekwood Dr., Nashville TN 37207; 615-227-1304
- Marina Manor East, 414 Neill Ave., Nashville TN 37206; 615-226-0374
- Nance Place, 8 Academy Place, Nashville TN 37210; 615-393-6267; www.nanceplace.com
- Paddock at Grandview, 5515 Scruggs Lane, Nashville, TN 37207; 615-455-2523
- Richland Hills Apartments, 5800 Maudina Ave., Nashville TN 37209; 615-815-1133
- River Retreat, 800 Cheyenne Blvd., Madison TN 37115; 833-468-1419
- Shelby Hills Apartments, 209 S. 10th St., Nashville TN 37206; 615-226-5056
- Tandem Realty, Various properties; 615-823-2595
- Tenth and Jefferson, 941 Jefferson St., Nashville TN 37208; 615-323-2495
- Village on the Green, 2027 Ed Temple Blvd., Nashville TN 37208; 615-242-8913
- Whispering Oaks, 100 Tanglewood Ct., Nashville TN 37211; 833-820-5899
Housing for people over 65 and on Disability
Some of the housing options listed below are based on your income and do not require a section 8 housing choice voucher in order to have income-based rent.
- Chippington Tower Apts 1, 94 Berkley Dr., Madison TN 37115; 615-868-7751
- Chippington Tower Apts 2 , 1310 Coreland Dr., Nashville TN 37115; 615-868-7751
- Cumberland View Towers, 1201 Cheyenne Blvd., Madison TN 37115; 615-868-8653
- Dandridge Towers, 431 Ocala Dr., Nashville TN 37211; 615-832-2951; www.lhp.net
- Fifteenth Ave Baptist – Village Manor, 1015 Scovel St., Nashville TN 37208; 615-880-1110; www.fabvillagemanor.com
- Heartland Christian Tower, 3027 Fernbrook Ln., Nashville TN 37214; 615-232-0566
- Hickory Hollow Towers, 100 Curtis Hollow Rd., Antioch TN 37013; 615-731-5252
- Home Mission Haven, 2401 Clarksville Pike, Nashville TN 37208; 615-256-0427
- John L. Glenn Residential Center, 2016 28th Ave. N., Nashville TN 37208; 615-259-4048
- Kelly Miller Smith Tower, 2136 Cliff Dr., Nashville TN 37218; 615-254-6505
- Margaret Robertson, 571 Margaret Robertson Dr., Hermitage, TN 37076; 615-889-7711
- Metrocenter Teachers, 451 Ponder Pl., Nashville TN 37228; 615-254-0394
- Nashville Christian Towers, 101 Foothill Ct., Nashville TN 37217; 615-361-3583
- Phyllis Wheatley Apartments, 553 Vanderhorst Dr., Nashville TN 37207; 615-226-5544
- Radnor Towers, 3110 Nolensville Pike, Nashville TN 37211; 615-832-7802
- Riverwood Towers, 621 N. Dupont Ave., Madison TN 37115; 615-865-2221
- Spruce St. Golden Manor, 521 Spruce St., Nashville TN 37203; 615-320-3217
- Spruce St. House of Hope, 513 20th Ave. N., Nashville TN 37203; 615- 342-0106
- Trevecca Towers, 60 Lester Ave., Nashville TN 37210; 615-244-6911
- Villa Maria Manor, 32 White Bridge Rd., Nashville TN 37205; 615-352-3084; www.villamariamanor.org
- Wedgewood Towers, 1195 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville TN 37203; 615-269-3464
Housing for people under 62 who are not receiving disability and do not have a Section 8 Voucher
Check MDHA’s website for openings. Filing for expungements can significantly help you in your search for housing. Also check tnhousingsearch.org for affordable options.
- Hickory Forest Apts, 500 Ocala Dr., Nashville TN 37211; 615-833-5095
- Park at Richards Road, 850 Richards Rd., Antioch TN 37013; 615-834-3277
- Disciples Village Nashville, 2112 Buena Vista Pike, Nashville TN 37218; 615-726-1740
- O’Neill Properties, Various properties; 615-650-0008
- Exit Rents Nashville, Various properties, 615-426-6636; 615-876-3610; www.exitrentsnashville.com
- Tandem Realty, Various properties; 615-823-2595
- Roberts Park Apartments, 776 Lenore St., Nashville TN 37206; 615-256-6732
- First Nashville Realty & Management, Various properties; 615-228-0685
- Overlook Ridge Apartments, 2400 Buena Vista Pike, Nashville TN 37218; 615-251-8818
- Village West Apartments, 4404 Tennessee Ave., Nashville TN 37209; 615-544-7099
Motels
- America’s Best Value Inn
- 97 Wallace Rd. Nashville, TN 37211; 615-833-6860
- 5768 Old Hickory Blvd., Hermitage, TN 37076; 615-889-5060
- 2403 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN 37207; 615-226-9805
- Apple Annie’s, 1333 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207; 615-262-4070
- Cumberland Inn, 150 W. Trinity Ln., Nashville, TN 37207; 615-226-1600
- Days Inn Hotel, 1400 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN 37207; 615-228-5977
- Knight’s Inn, 99 Spring St., Nashville, TN 37207; 615-259-9160
- Lotus Inn and Suites, 3430 Percy Priest Dr., Nashville, TN 37214; 615-891-2138
- Madison Square Inn, 118 Emmitt Ave., Madison, TN 37115; 615-865-4203
- Rodeway Inn, 893 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217; 615-361-6830
- Savoy Motel, 1415 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207; 615-227-1926
- Scottish Inn, 526 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210; 615-727-0240
Housing for people on the Sex Offender Registry
Check here for TDOC approved housing:
https://www.tn.gov/correction/agency-services/approved-transitional-housing.html
- Aphesis House, Inc
- Primary Contact: James Settles, contact@aphesishouse.org
- 113 Rayon Dr, Old Hickory, TN 37138, 311C Walton Lane, Madison, TN 37115
- 615‐742‐3463 or 615‐525‐7359
- Male.. 90 days. $475 deposit. $225/wk. Mandatory meetings: Ang Mgmt/domestic violence, relapse prevention, recovery skills, spiritual AA/NA.
- Christian Home Ministries
- Primary Contact: Cary Bratcher, admissionschm@gmail.com
- 339 E. Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37217
- 615-717-5002 or 615-582-9703
- Male. Faith based. Deposit $250. Rent $800/month Must find employment. Bible study. Church. NA/AA required if past issues *No longer Nashville only acceptance.*
- Cupid Homes
- Primary Contact: Stephanie Wood, Cupidhomes@gmail.com
- 3504 Chesapeake Dr, Nashville, 37207; 2746 Combs Dr, Nashville, TN 37207
- 615-853-2652
- Christian based program. 6 Months. $250.00 deposit. Non-refundable. $210 weekly/$840 per month. Complete MRT Curriculum, complete 12 steps, complete IOP if needed, 90 days sobriety, 4 months stable employment, and must be up to date with all fees.
- Lee House
- Primary Contact: Robbie Tennpenny, RLT0416@yahoo.com
- 3841 Samboney Dr, Nashville, TN 37211
- 615-593-4955
- Females, NO AGGRAVATED CONVICTIONS: $500.00 admission fee. $200 per week – nonrefundable. Must be employed within 14 days. AA/NA.
- My Father’s House
- Primary Contact: Thomas Gooch, Thomas.Gooch.MFHN@gmail.com
- 3017 Sunnyview Dr, Nashville, TN 37209
- 615-369-5579
- Male. 6 – 9 months program. Must be able to work. $225.00 Admission fee, $175.22/wk. If on disability must be able to do community service. Must complete all program requirements. AA/NA.
- New Visions Recovery
- Primary Contact: Tierra Patterson, a.patterson2613@comcast.net
- 3947 Crouch Drive, Nashville, TN 37207
- 615‐788‐7418
- https://newvisionrecovery.org
- Men. $450.00 Deposit. Non-refundable. $175/wk120 days program. Men only. Sex offenders with no offenses against minors. Must be RHP approved prior if not paying deposit. Faith based. 12 Step meetings, life skills classes. We work with Project Return & church. Bus line. Supportive environment.
- Room in the Inn
- Primary Contact: Martina Condron,
- 705 Drexel Street, Nashville, TN 37203
- 615-251-7019
- http://www.roomintheinn.org
- Second Chance
- Primary Contact: Lamont Ingram, SecondChance731@Gmail.com
- 95 Riverport Drive, Jackson, TN 38301
- 731‐736‐1109
- Male: 60 days. Without RHP approval, resident must prepay entire program cost of $1900 up-front (includes $800 for each month and a $300 non-refundable deposit).
- TN Prison Outreach Ministry
- Primary Contact: Diane Nelson, Dnelson@TPOM.org
- 3515 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38111; 6457 Thunderbird Ln, Nashville, TN 37217
- 615-870-1126
- Male: Faith based. 4 – 6 months. $350 deposit (covers 2 weeks rent plus deposit). Weekly rent $175. Must participate in worship services, and AA/NA.
Transitional Housing & Halfway Houses
Aphesis House (Men)
Services: Transitional housing for previously incarcerated men with history of substance abuse and homelessness.
Application: Application online. For more information about housing facilities, requirements, fees, etc., please call.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Centerstone
Services: Centerstone Housing Services are available to individuals with a history of mental illness who are in need of a safe, stable and affordable place to live. Offer Supported Housing (24/7 awake staff), Congregate Living, and apartments.
Application: To make initial appointment and find more information call: 1-877-HOPE123 (1-877-467-3123)
Multiple Locations in Middle Tennessee
Dismas House (Men)
Services: A transitional housing facility that serves men who have been released from a Tennessee correctional facility. Provides legal and clinical health support, case management, life skills, and financial empowerment.
Requirements: Formerly incarcerated men
Application: Applications and consent forms can be filled out online.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Magdalene House (Women) / Thistle Farms
Services: Helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. Offers housing, food, medical and dental needs, therapy, education and job training without charging the residents for up to 2 years. Furnishes housing for 28 residents and graduates and provide outreach services to women still living on the streets.
Requirements: Women only
Application: email magdaleneinfo@thistlefarms.org
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Matthew 25
Services: Matthew 25 offers safe and supportive transitional housing, job placement assistance, alcohol and drug counseling, life skills training, and housing location services to homeless men.
Requirements: Men who are 21+, already employed, homeless OR Veterans who are working or not working, but are willing and able to work.
Application: Application online or email: mmiller@matthew25helps.com
Hours: Office 24/7, 365 Days/year
Men of Valor (Men)
Services: Year long housing after-care and re-entry housing program
Requirements: Currently and formerly incarcerated males
Application: Info in Formerly Incarcerated Section
Mending Hearts (Women)
Services: A residential recovery-oriented therapeutic community for women who are seeking change from a life of addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. Participation in 12-Step recovery program meetings, relapse prevention, counseling, education, financial planning, housing, workforce development, and case management
Application: Complete a Pre-Admission Screening form on our website. Assessment takes approximately 48 hours to complete, and then our Admissions team will be in contact with the applicant to inform them of the assessment. For any additional questions, please contact the Admissions Department at 615.385.1696
Cost: Accepts most major insurance, is an approved TennCare provider for AmeriGroup, and is a grantee of the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The State grants allow us to provide services to persons who otherwise could not afford treatment. The Transitional Living, Moms with Kids, and Independent Living programs require a $100.00 Admission Fee and $130.00 per week fee.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The Next Door (Women)
Services: A six month residential transitional living program that provides recovery support services for women with an addiction to alcohol and drugs.
Requirements: Women age 18+ with addiction to substance who have relapsed or are currently using and are seeking help.
Application: To apply call (855) 863-4673 or email admit@thenextdoor.org
Other: If you are a woman in need of immediate help, please call our confidential intake line at 1-855-TND-HOPE
Hours: Monday-Sunday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Admissions: 855-863-4673 General Information: 615-251-8805
Project Transition
Services: Community Living and recovery. Daily theraputic treatment and psychiatric rehabilitation services, educational and vocational support, work readiness, finances, and direct support. Residents live in apartments or townhomes.
Requirements: Men and women ages 18 to 65 with serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorder, and/or intellectual/development disabilities who may also have been afflicted by severe trauma.
Application: Contact admissions@projecttransition.com or call 615-526-1916 and speak to the admissions department. Must have a pre-clinical assessment completed and approved.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
www.projecttransition.com/index.php
Renewal House (Mothers)
Services: Recovery housing, women’s services, intensive outpatient program, case management, spirituality, mental health support, vocational support services, and children’s services. Recovery apartments for women who meet a minimum of 6 months in recovery, income verification.
Requirements: Women and children ages newborn – 10 years old
Application: Call 615-255-5222, ext. 114, or email info@renewalhouse.org for more information on admissions.
Hours: 24/7, 365 Days/year
Salvation Army Supportive Housing Center of Hope
Services: Providing housing for homeless families, men, women, LGBTQ+ folks experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, recovering from alcohol and drugs, assistance with re-entry options, or those with low income. Upon approval, all of our clients will create a self-sufficiency plan, which may include securing employment, attending school or job training and counseling.
Application: For information on how to apply for supportive housing/pre-screening assessment: Contact: 615- 242-0411.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
www.salvationarmynashville.org/supportive-housing
Second Chance Sober Living
Services: A Sober Living House centered on God, recovery, spiritual and personal growth, and personal accountability.
Application: Application online
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.secondchance-soberliving.com
Tony Rice Center
Services: Rehab program and transitional living.
Application: Application online.
Welcome Home Ministries (Men)
Services: Supportive housing environment that fosters healing, reconciliation, and recovery from alcohol and drugs. Provides affordable transitional safe housing for homeless men, Veterans of War in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and permanent supportive housing for recovery program graduates. Provides assistance in acquiring medical treatment with healthcare professionals, clinics and/or treatment facilities for participants with ongoing physical healthcare needs and/or residents who have co-occurring disorders.
Application: Application and guidelines online.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Women of Worth Recovery Home (Women)
Services: Transitional home for women re-entering from incarceration and for those experiencing drug and alcohol addiction. Located in Donelson. Services: Recovery assessment & Service plan, case management, spiritual support, recovery skills, relapse prevention skills, employment skills, mentoring, and more.
Application: Contact: Kristy Pomeroy 615-601-1206
YANA Recovery House (Women)
Services: Offers supportive living environment for women recovering from alcoholism and other addictions. Addressing mental health issues focusing on recovery as the focus.
Requirements: Women age 18+, must be 72 hours drug and alcohol free, completed detoxification/primary treatment or active in recovery program
Application: Call and schedule an interview, pre-screening application online.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.