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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jul 1, 2026

Nashville Metro Council has voted to formalize a partnership with the Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC) program announced last month as part of Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s Unified Housing Strategy, WSMV reports. In Nashville’s 2027 fiscal year budget, ERTC secured $4.5 million, which is nearly double its 2026 allocation of $2.4 million. The announcement comes after the program underwent an independent evaluation of its 2025 achievements by an advisory and consulting firm. The firm's report found that ERTC attorneys assisted 1,069 households, including 1,032 children in 2025. The report also found that ERTC clients achieved their goals in 87% of cases and 97% of clients receiving extended services avoided displacement. Those eligible for the program can visit las.org or call 1-800-238-1443 for more information.