Reporter looking to hear from you about Nashville's growth and gentrification
Hey there fellow Nashvillians! You've been so helpful in the past and I'm coming to you again with a call for sources.
My coworker at the Tennessean, Molly Davis, is looking for some local voices, or formally local voices. She's working on a series of stories digging into gentrification and cultural displacement in Nashville.
We know this situation is painful and it’s a sore subject that might not be fun to talk about. We also think there haven’t been enough stories written about the issue, which is impacting so many people.
Some quick facts:
-In a recent report, Nashville was ranked the most intensely gentrifying city in the US over the past decade.
-According to a Metro Planning Department report, typical Black and Hispanic families cannot afford a home in 99% of Nashville’s neighborhoods.
-Many people have been displaced to areas outside Davidson County.
That's why she's looking for people who have been directly impacted by this issue. That includes people who have held on to hope as their neighborhood gets gentrified around them. People who have left Davidson County in order to afford to care for their family. Those who worry they will someday have to leave, too.
In short, she's looking to hear from you.
If you want to share your experience or hear more about the project, you can contact her at mmdavis@tennessean.com.
Thanks in advance!