Nashville’s homeless population has risen in the last year, according to a point-in-time count performed in the city this year.
The homeless population increased by 86 people since 2024, with the total now being 2,180 people. Counters went out on Jan. 23 with more than 100 volunteers and 32 organizations participated in this critical effort.
That night, Nashville’s emergency shelters operated their shelter programs and counted people staying with them during that night. In response to freezing temperatures, the Metro Emergency Overflow Shelter was opened, and the city’s Cold Weather Plan was activated. This plan is triggered when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below for at least three consecutive hours…