Room in the Inn

In the beginning, December 1986, four congregations committed to shelter homeless people through March 1987. By the end of that winter, 31 congregations had joined. Now we have over 190 congregations in Middle Tennessee and over 6,500 volunteers, in addition to our downtown campus, sheltering almost 1,400 men and women from November 1st through March 31st each season. 365 days a year we offer emergency services, transitional programs, and long-term solutions to help people rebuild their lives. The heart of Room In The Inn remains it’s hospitality. In 1995 we moved from Demonbreun Street to 8th Avenue South to make way for Bridgestone Arena. In 2010, we opened an new 45,000 square foot building and began offering permanent supportive housing for the first time. We now can walk with people on their journey out of chaos, through periods of great change, and continue to support them as they rejoin the workforce, seek education, and work with partner agencies. We do this work with an emphasis on one-on-one relationships and a commitment to serving all those who call the streets of Nashville home.

Crisis Support: Day Shelter & Emergency Winter Shelter, Veterans’ Drop-In Center, Rent & Utility Deposit Assistance, Jail Alternative for the publicly intoxicated in partnership with Metro Police; Hospitality: Documentation Assistance, Meal Program, Transportation Services, Personal Care Services, Supplies & Laundry Services, Address/Mail Services & Telephone/Internet Access; Education: GED Program & Accredited Associates Degree Program, Literacy Programs & Lending Library, Workforce Development, Computer Skills, Creative Expression & Life Skills Classes, Alcohol & Drug Education & Referrals, Daily Spiritual Reflection; Shelter: Recuperative Care for the Medically Fragile, Housing for those Awaiting Alcohol & Drug Treatment Programs, Transitional Housing for the Chronically Homeless, Transitional Housing for Veterans, Short-Term & Long-Term Storage, Secure Document & Medication Storage; Long-term Solutions: On-Campus, Permanent, Affordable Housing, Case Management & Supportive Counseling, Employment Search & Placement Assistance, Long-Term Communities of Support