The Tennessee Homelessness Crisis Is Reshaping Communities — And the Numbers Are Rising The Tennessee homelessness crisis has become one of the most visible and emotional challenges facing cities like Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville. Camps under overpasses, tents along riverbanks, and increasing numbers of unsheltered residents in downtown corridors illustrate a struggle that is […]

Knoxville, Tennessee is known for its vibrant culture, outdoor spaces, and strong community identity—but beneath that surface lies a growing crisis: expanding food deserts and worsening food injustice. The issue is not new, but recent economic shifts and lingering inequalities have turned food access into one of Knoxville’s most urgent challenges. According to the USDA […]