NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The clock is ticking for one of Nashville’s largest homeless encampments. On Monday, Metro announced plans to close Old Tent City.
As the city prepares to close Old Tent City, which is just outside downtown on Anthes Drive, some who’ve called the encampment home have started to figure out what’s next.
Dicky Heath, who has been experiencing homelessness and has lived in the encampment for the last seven years, was given a notice Monday. He told News 2 the notice brought about many emotions, even though he has been working toward moving into permanent housing.
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“It made me mad and upset,” said Heath. “I’ve got family and friends; it’s just like a family home down here.”…