TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Apr 13, 2026

A new study finds that Nashville’s Eviction Right to Counsel program has delivered significant economic and social benefits, helping hundreds of residents avoid homelessness while generating a positive return on public investment, the Tennessean reports. The program, launched by the Metro Council as a pilot in 2022, provided $2.32 in fiscal impact for every $1 spent on legal representation in 2025, according to the report. The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands and the Nashville Hispanic Bar Association, which administer the program, spent about $1.8 million last year, resulting in an estimated $4.3 million in benefits to Davidson County. Researchers found the program helped approximately 429 people avoid homelessness, reduced crime and job loss linked to housing instability, and allowed clients to achieve a median financial benefit of $7,800.