Rooted Families
Get free guidance and support to help you make informed decisions about your property and land. The goal? Help you stay in your community by building wealth.
Thriving Neighborhoods
Work with our network of trusted, local partners who care about you, our community, and ensuring we deliver more equitable growth for Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Together, We All Rise
Get access to creative solutions and flexible financing to help you preserve ownership and build wealth, while also delivering on the core needs of our community.
Our Mission
We partner with Nashville neighbors and neighborhoods to prevent displacement, build generational wealth, and ensure residents have the power and resources to shape where they live, while also creating communities that are connected, vibrant, and built to last.
Our Services
Working in partnership with our coalition members, we are constantly working to provide a comprehensive set of services and support for families and our neighborhoods.
For Residents & Families
- Financial & Legal Advice
- Estate Planning and Family Trust Support
- Property and Land Valuation Reviews
- Zoning and Redevelopment Analyses
- Guidance on Renovations, Renting, and/or Selling Your Property
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Small-scale Development Support
- Shared-equity and Partial Land Sale Opportunities
For Communities & Neighborhoods
- Provide Education on Equitable Development
- Facilitate Community Engagement Sessions
- Identify & Help Solve Community Needs
- Provide Policy & Advocacy Support
- Trusted Partner for Community Groups, Religious Organizations, & Neighborhood Associations
What is Equitable Development?
Development and growth do not have to be dirty words. A better, more equitable future is possible only when we start working together to proactively build the change we want to see in our neighborhoods.
Prevent
Displacement
Help long-time residents stay rooted through home-ownership and wealth-building strategies that benefit future generations.
Preserve
Community
Ensure the history, culture, and identity of our neighborhoods is reflected in and elevated by every development decision.
Empower
Neighbors
Center community voice throughout the development process, with meaningful input and tangible benefits at every stage.
Affordable
Options
Include affordable housing in mixed-income developments, with a focus on households earning 30–80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
Environmentally
Sustainable
Prioritize energy efficiency and renewable sources, along with green space, native landscaping, and access to healthy food.
Inclusive
Opportunities
Intentionally open doors to business and real estate ownership for people historically excluded from economic growth.
Enhanced
Quality of Life
Build neighborhoods where people can live, work, and play without a car, with walkability and everyday amenities close to home.
Transparent
Processes
Give the community ongoing access, insight, and a genuine say in how decisions are made and tradeoffs are evaluated.