MDHA Alert | 2013-05-16

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency has learned of an individual going to a home in the Madison area seeking personal information from a homeowner and identifying himself as an MDHA employee. This individual does NOT work for MDHA.   Citizens throughout Davidson County should be a read more

Cayce Community Advisory Group to Meet | 2013-05-01

  MEDIA ADVISORY Envision Cayce Community Advisory Group to Hold Meeting at MDHA     NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency today announced a meeting of the Community Advisory Group (CAG) for the redevelopment of the Cayce Homes property in East read more

Envision Cayce to Hold Design Charrette | 2013-05-01

ADVISORY MDHA to Hold Design “Charrette” for Cayce Place     NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency today announced it will hold a public meeting on May 6, 2013 to seek ideas and to gather input from residents of Cayce Place and the surroun read more

Uptown Flats Honored with Beautification Award | 2013-03-15

Members of the Dickerson Road Merchants Association voted recently to recognize the newly opened Uptown Flats development with a neighborhood beautification award.   Uptown Flats, located at the corner of Dickerson Road and Gatewood Avenue, is a 72-unit apartment community developed by the Me read more

MDHA Selects EJP as Consultant on Cayce | 2013-02-20

  MDHA SELECTS EJP CONSULTING GROUP AS CONSULTANT FOR CAYCE REDEVELOPMENT EJP to Partner With Local Companies to Create Plan for Nashville’s Oldest Public Housing   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) today announced EJP Consulting Gr read more

MDHA Releases Downtown Real Estate Study | 2013-01-02

January 2, 2013   MDHA Releases Study of Downtown Nashville Real Estate Potential Economic Analysis Shows Significant Demand for Broad Range of Land Uses   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Executive Director Phil Ryan today announced the release of read more

MDHA Named High Performer on Housing Assessments | 2012-12-10

MDHA Named High Performer on Federal Housing Assessments HUD Review of Nashville’s Public Housing and Rental Assistance Programs Garners Top Grades   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Executive Director Phil Ryan today announced annual reviews of Nash read more

MDHA Reaches Sustainable Energy Milestone | 2012-11-19

MDHA Reaches Sustainable Energy Milestone Agency Generates Over 500,000 kWh of Energy While Reducing Demand, Becomes Top Ten Renewable Energy Producer in Nashville       NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) announced today it has produ read more

Ryman Lofts to Accept Applications | 2012-09-19

September 19, 2012   Ryman Lofts Artist Housing to Begin Accepting Applications Web Site to Open October 8, 2012 for Applicants to Submit Preliminary Information   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) announced today it will begin taking onli read more

Public Meeting to Discuss New Consolidated Plan | 2012-09-13

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency is conducting an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, as well as a Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The public is invited to participate. Public Meeting Thursday, September 20, 2012 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. J. Henry Hale Community Building 14 read more

MDHA High Rise Buildings to Go Smoke-Free | 2012-08-30

August 30, 2012   MDHA High Rise Buildings to Go Smoke-Free September 1 More Than 200 Public Housing Residents Graduate from Smoking Cessation Programs   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following a tenant education program of more than 18 months, the Metropolitan Housing and Development Agen read more

2,000+ Take Part in MDHA Summer Youth Program | 2012-08-16

August 16, 2012     More Than 2,000 Take Part in MDHA Summer Youth Programs Non-Profits Give Students New Experiences to Develop Well-Rounded Adults   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As students head back to school, the excitement of reuniting with friends is usually combined with stor read more

MDHA Projects Recognized by Architects | 2012-08-13

Mark Drury Director of Communications 615-252-8418: Office 615-330-7587: Cell mdrury@nashville-mdha.org August 13, 2012     MDHA Projects Recognized by Tennessee Architects Organization TN Chapter of American Institute of Architects Praises Bridge Building, Cumberland Park read more

Nance Place Awarded LEED Platinum Certification | 2012-01-27

Nance Place Awarded LEED Platinum Certification First Multi-Family Development in Tennessee to Achieve Highest Green Rating   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Executive Director Phil Ryan today announced the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded read more

MDHA Launches Plan for Park Honoring Sculptor | 2012-01-19

MDHA Launches Plan to Develop Park Honoring Renowned Nashville Sculptor Hawkins Partners Chosen to Design Edmondson Park on Charlotte Avenue   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Executive Director Phil Ryan today announced the selection of Nashville-based la read more

MDHA Names Drury Director of Communications | 2012-01-19

MDHA Names Drury Director of Communications Former State Economic Development Official to Join Leadership of Metro Development and Housing Agency   NASHVILLE,Tenn. –  Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Executive Director Phil Ryan today announced he has named Mark Drury read more

MDHA Selects Local Developer for Bridge Building | 2011-11-08

MDHA Selects Local Firm as Developer of Bridge Building Baron+Dowdle Will Lead Team to Build-Out Interior Space for Restaurant, Event Space     NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency today selected a local development team lead by Baron+Dowdle Constru read more

Mayor, MDHA Dedicate Bordeaux Hills Improvements | 2011-11-05

Mayor, MDHA Join Bordeaux Hills Community to Unveil Flood Memorial Marker Community Celebrates Completion of Area Improvement Project NASHVILLE – Mayor Karl Dean today joined Councilman Lonnell Matthews, Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Executive Director Phil Ryan and residents read more

Advisory: Mayor to Dedicate Bordeaux Hills Project | 2011-11-04

November 4, 2011   MEDIA ADVISORY   Mayor Dean, MDHA to Dedicate Bordeaux Hills Flood Memorial Marker and Celebrate Neighborhood Improvements   NASHVILLE – Mayor Karl Dean will join Councilman Lonnell Matthews, MDHA Executive Director Phil Ryan and residents of the Borde read more

Nance Place Fully Leased | 2011-10-17

The following press release is from MDHA's Leasing Partner Freeman-Webb. For more information contact Ryan Witherell at 615-500-2733. Nance Place Fully-Leased Four Months After Opening   Sustainable residential development thrives in downtown Nashville, demonstrating demand for affordable read more

Mayor Marks Completion of North Gulch Improvements | 2011-10-14

Mayor, MDHA Cut Ribbon on Improvements in North Gulch Area New Sidewalks, Streetlights, Landscaping Installed in McGavock Street Area   NASHVILLE – Mayor Karl Dean joined MDHA Executive Director Phil Ryan and representatives from North Gulch area businesses today to mark the completion read more

MDHA, Mayor to Cut Ribbon on N. Gulch Improvements | 2011-10-12

MDHA, Mayor to Cut Ribbon on North Gulch Improvements New Sidewalks, Streetlights Added to McGavock Street Area    NASHVILLE – Mayor Karl Dean will join officials with the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) on Friday, October 14 at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the comple read more

Mayor, MDHA Break Ground on First Artist Lofts | 2011-10-05

Event also celebrates renovation of Historic Trolley Barns, announces tenants    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor Karl Dean today joined the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency to break ground on Ryman Lofts, the city’s first affordable community designed specifically for art read more

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor, MDHA to Launch Artist Lofts | 2011-10-03

Mayor, MDHA break ground on Nashville’s first artist lofts, celebrate rebirth of Trolley Barns   NASHVILLE, Tenn. –Mayor Karl Dean will break ground on Ryman Lofts, Nashville’s first affordable community for artists, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5. He will be joined by Phil read more

MDHA Celebrates the 37th Annual 90-Plus Club | 2011-09-29

Special Event Recognizes Public Housing Residents Over Age 90     NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency honored a special group of public housing residents today at the 37th Annual 90-Plus Club Celebration at Parthenon Towers. The 90-Plus Club is an ex read more

MEDIA ADVISORY: MDHA Celebrates 90-Plus Club | 2011-09-28

Event Recognizes Public Housing Residents Over Age 90   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency will honor more than 25 public housing residents who are over age 90, including two people over age 100, during the 37th annual 90-Plus Club Celebration at Partheno read more

Mayor, MDHA Celebrate Parthenon Towers Completion | 2011-09-15

Mayor Joins MDHA to Celebrate Completion of Parthenon Towers Renovations High-Rise Apartments Get New Urban Loft-Style Look, Energy Upgrades   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and MDHA Executive Director Phil Ryan joined local leaders and residents Thursday at 1:00 p.m. to read more

Mayor to Cut Ribbon on Parthenon Towers Renovation | 2011-09-14

MEDIA ADVISORY Mayor Karl Dean, MDHA to Cut Ribbon on Renovated Parthenon Towers   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Mayor Karl Dean will join Phil Ryan, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, on Thursday, September 15 at Parthenon Towers to cut the ribbon on read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Nearing Completion | 2011-09-09

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - MDHA's streetscaping project in the North Gulch area of Nashville is nearing completion with the contractor placing final roadway markings the weekend of September 10. The final step for the project will be installation of new light poles along 12th Avenue South which is expected read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Update | 2011-09-02

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Work is nearly complete on MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area. The project includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South between 11th and 13th Avenues South and from just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street. Work is exp read more

North Gulch Area Construction Update | 2011-08-26

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Paving work on MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area is expected to begin Tuesday, August 30 through Thursday, September 1. During paving operations vehicles may not be parked along McGavock Street. MDHA's North Gulch Area streetscaping project includes ov read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Construction Update | 2011-08-19

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Work continues to progress on MDHA's streetscaping project in the North Gulch area. The project includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street. Th read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Update | 2011-08-12

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Work continues to progress on MDHA's streetscape project in the North Gulch area. This project includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street. The project is bei read more

Mayor, MDHA, SNAP Open Renovated Community Center | 2011-08-02

Mayor, MDHA, SNAP Celebrate Re-opening of Renovated Community Center Residents Tour Newly Renovated Center During National Night Out Against Crime Event NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor Karl Dean, Metropolitan Development Housing Agency Executive Director Phil Ryan and members of South Nashvill read more

Mayor, MDHA, Rotary Expand Farm in the City Garden | 2011-07-30

Mayor, MDHA, Rotary Partner for Extreme “Farm in the City” Makeover $10,000 Nashville Rotary Grant Helps Fund Expansion of Popular Community Garden   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor Karl Dean joined MDHA Executive Director Phil Ryan and dozens of Rotary Club of Nashville members t read more

Mayor, MDHA, Rotary Partner for Garden Makeover | 2011-07-28

MEDIA ADVISORY Mayor, MDHA, Rotary Partner for Extreme “Farm in the City” Makeover     NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and MDHA Executive Director Phil Ryan will unveil at noon on Saturday, July 30 a significant expansion of the popular Farm in the City c read more

MDHA Moves Toward Appeal of Property Case | 2011-07-28

MDHA Moves Toward Appeal of 2nd Jury Decision in Parking Lot Property Case NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After careful consideration and based on both the decision of a jury of real estate experts who valued the parking lot owned by Tower Investments located behind Bridgestone Arena at $16.1 million read more

MDHA Awards Grants to Local Homeless Providers | 2011-07-27

Grants to Assist Agencies with Basic Shelter and Essential Supportive Services for Homeless NASHVILLE – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency today awarded $208,189 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds to 15 area non-profits homeless service providers. The ESG funds support basic sh read more

Nance Place Fact Sheet | 2011-07-26

Click here to view as a pdf Nance Place, located in Nashville’s Rolling Mill Hill Neighborhood, is a 4-story, 109 unit workforce apartment complex, consisting of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, with underground parking and a shared interior courtyard. This project is regi read more

Mayor Dean Joins MDHA for Nance Place Opening | 2011-07-26

  NASHVILLE – Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and MDHA Executive Director Phil Ryan joined local leaders Tuesday, July 26 for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration for Nance Place, a new workforce apartment community on Rolling Mill Hill. Nance Place is seeking LEED for Hom read more

MDHA Awards Grants for Housing People with AIDS | 2011-07-25

MDHA Awards Grants for Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS Grants to Assist Agencies in Treating and Preventing Homelessness Among HIV Positive   NASHVILLE – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency today awarded $884,409 in Housing for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) fund read more

MDHA Awards Grants for Summer Youth Programs | 2011-07-15

Grants Provide Funding to Non-Profit Agencies for Youth Enrichment Programs NASHVILLE – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency today awarded $468,332 in Community Development Block Grant funds to support Summer Youth Programs for low-income youth ages six to 18 at 25 area non-pro read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Construction Update | 2011-07-15

NASHVILLE - MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street. The project is being constructed in eight phases and is expec read more

North Gulch Area Construction Update | 2011-07-11

NASHVILLE - MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street. The project is being constructed in eight phases and is expec read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Construction Update | 2011-07-01

NASHVILLE - MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street. The project is being constructed in eight phases and is expec read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Construction Update | 2011-06-27

NASHVILLE - MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street. The work is being conducted in eight phases and is expected t read more

MDHA Joins Agencies Across U.S. to Celebrate Dads | 2011-06-18

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency is joining numerous community partners and housing agencies across the nation to honor the importance of father’s this Saturday, June 18 and on Thursday, June 16. MDHA is one of nearly 200 housing agencies in the U.S. par read more

Townhomes at Montague Open House, June 18 | 2011-06-17

A community open house at The Townhomes at Montague, located at 409 E. Palestine Ave., in Madison, will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2011, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Townhomes at Montague development, which consists of 12 two- and three-bedroom units, was renovated as part of the Metropo read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Construction Update | 2011-06-17

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street. Work in Progress Phase I (West side of McGavock read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Construction Update | 2011-06-10

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street.   Work in Progress Phase I (West side of McG read more

MDHA Presents Members of 2011 LYDIA Society | 2011-06-06

Program Teaches Teen Female Residents Important Life Skills   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency is working to increase positive ambition in teen girls who live in community housing and is pleased to announce the 2011 members of the LYDIA Society. LYDIA s read more

North Gulch Improvements Construction Update | 2011-06-03

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street. The project is approximately 25% complete.   Wo read more

Edgefield High-Rise Renovations Complete | 2011-05-28

Edgefield High-rise and Cottages Home to More than 220 Seniors   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and MDHA Executive Director Phil Ryan joined local leaders and residents Saturday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. for a Memorial Day Open House and ribbon cutting on the newly renovated E read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Construction Update | 2011-05-27

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Work is underway on MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area. The project includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street.   Work in Prog read more

Mayor Announces Name of New Riverfront Play Park | 2011-05-26

“Cumberland Park” Selected From More Than 200 Entries    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor Karl Dean today announced Nashville’s new riverfront play park will be called Cumberland Park.   Last fall Mayor Dean encouraged the Nashville community to suggest an appropri read more

Mayor, MDHA to Cut Ribbon on Renovated Edgefield | 2011-05-26

New Renovation Project Planned for MDHA Community Housing   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Mayor Karl Dean will join Phil Ryan, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, on Saturday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Edgefield Manor to cut the ribbon on the renovated hi read more

North Gulch Area Improvements Construction Update | 2011-05-20

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Work is now underway on MDHA’s streetscaping project in the North Gulch Area. The project includes overall improvements to McGavock Street and 12th Avenue South in the area between 11th and 13th Avenues South and just south of Broadway to Demonbreun Street.   Work in read more

MDHA to Make Improvements in North Gulch Area | 2011-05-12

New Sidewalks, Streetlights Planned for McGavock Street Area   NASHVILLE – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency will begin work on a new streetscape project in the North Gulch area on Wednesday, May 18. The project includes sidewalk, lighting and other improvements along McGa read more

Grants Will Expand Homeless Support Programs | 2011-05-04

NASHVILLE – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency and three partner agencies will receive $486,329 in additional grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing for homeless persons in Nashville.   “These grant funds will allow MD read more

MDHA Partners to Plant a Wish at Farm in the City | 2011-04-13

MEDIA ADVISORY   MDHA Joins Nashville Tree Foundation to “Plant a Wish” at Farm in the City Site Plant a Wish to Plant Tulip Poplar at J. Henry Hale Community as Part of Nationwide Effort   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency will join read more

MDHA Launches Second Year of Farm in the City | 2011-03-11

Gardeners Ready to Plant Spring Crops Saturday, March 12   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency is gearing up for the second year of Farm in the City, a community garden located adjacent to Interstate 40 and visible from the state capitol near the heart of read more

MDHA to Make Parthenon Towers Smoke-free Facility | 2011-02-28

New Pilot Policy Begins May 1; Residents Offered Help to Quit Smoking   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In an effort to improve the health of all residents, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency will make the Parthenon Towers high rise in west Nashville the agency’s first smoke-free read more

MDHA Exceeds Weatherization Application Goal | 2011-02-04

NASHVILLE - More than 125 people applied for weatherization assistance from the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency in January 2011 alone, pushing the total number of applicaitons approved by the agency to 1,660 as of February 4, 2011.  MDHA opened their offices for three consecuti read more

Weatherization Application (Download) | 2011-01-18

The Metropolitan Housing and Development Agency continues to accept applications for the Weatherization Assistance Program which provides free weatherization (or weatherproofing) assistance to qualifying individuals. Click here for a downloadable application packet. read more

MDHA Open Saturday for Weatherization Applications | 2011-01-14

NASHVILLE - The Metropolitan Housing and Development Agency continues to accept applications for the Weatherization Assistance Program which provides free weatherization (or weatherproofing) assistance to qualifying individuals.  In an effort to provide more opportunity for people to apply read more

New Sidewalks to Open along Hermitage Avenue | 2011-01-07

UPDATE (1/10/11): Work scheduled to begin on 1/8/11 has been delayed due to inclement weather and will be performed the weekend of 1/15/11, weather permitting. New sidewalks installed along the east side of Hermitage Avenue as part of the redevelopment of Rolling Mill Hill are now complete and wi read more

MDHA Names New Communications Manager | 2010-12-20

Metro Development and Housing Agency Executive Director Phil Ryan recently named Julie Oaks Communications Manager for MDHA. Oaks will oversee media relations and external communications efforts for the agency.   “It’s vital that our agency have open communications with the p read more

Mayor, MDHA announce plans for Ryman Lofts | 2010-12-09

Mayor Karl Dean and the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency today announced plans to develop Nashville’s first artists’ residence downtown at Rolling Mill Hill. Ryman Lofts is presently being designed by Nashville-based Smith Gee Studio. Construction is set to begin in July 2011 read more

Weatherization assistance available | 2010-11-18

With winter weather approaching, many Davidson County residents may be able to receive weatherization services such as insulation, caulking and weather-stripping at no cost from the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency. After serving a record number of homes in 2009-2010, the agency has recei read more

Farm in the City Harvest Festival | 2010-10-23

The Farm in the City community garden, located at 1211 Jo Johnston Ave., within view of I-40 and the State Capitol, celebrated a successful inaugural planting season and prepared gardeners for cold weather planting with a Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 23. After gardeners cleared read more

Groundbreaking marks start of riverfront project | 2010-10-05

The first phase of Nashville's riverfront redevelopment kicked off on Oct. 5 with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new play park on the river's east bank. Mayor Karl Dean was joined by Vice Mayor Diane Neighbors, Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Executive Director Phil Ryan, Metro Parks In read more

MDHA 90+ Club honors residents | 2010-10-01

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency honored a distinct group of public housing residents at the 36th annual 90-Plus Club Celebration on Thursday, Sept. 30. The oldest resident in attendance was 106-year-old Ardie Freeman.   In recent years, MDHA has strengthened its focus on its e read more

MDHA among Middle Tennessee's most eco-friendly | 2010-09-29

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency has been recognized as one of the "50 Most Eco-Friendly Companies in Middle Tennessee" in the September/October 2010 issue of Nashville Post magazine.   In compiling the listing, Nashville Post defined a green business "first as one that provide read more

MDHA part of Room In the Inn opening | 2010-09-10

MDHA Executive Director Phil Ryan was among those on hand to celebrate the opening of Room in the Inn's new facility in downtown Nashville. The project, which includes 38 apartments for the chronically homeless, received $1.5 million in funding from MDHA. Left to right: Ted Fellman (Tennessee H read more

Neighbors celebrate Buena Vista improvements | 2010-08-30

Mayor Karl Dean joined MDHA Executive Director Phil Ryan and residents of the Buena Vista community on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, to celebrate the completion of the Cass Street Streetscape Project and unveil a commemorative plaque at the corner of 9th Avenue North and Cass Street (adjacent to John Ear read more

Summer programs benefit young people, communities | 2010-08-17

More than 2,500 young people from low- to moderate-income families throughout Davidson County are gearing up for a new school year equipped with knowledge, skills and experiences gained through their participation in the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency's summer youth programs. The pro read more

Five students honored with resident scholarships | 2010-07-29

Five students who are residents of the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency's community-owned housing have each received $1,000 college scholarships, funded in part by resident contributions and initiatives under the leadership of MDHA's Resident Associations.   A ceremony on July 29 m read more

MDHA hosts sessions for weatherization contractors | 2010-06-22

Attention all licensed contractors ... MDHA has work for you! The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency's Weatherization Assistance Program has ongoing opportunities for licensed general and home improvement contractors to bid on residential jobs. Please attend an information meeting to lea read more

Members of the LYDIA Society presented | 2010-05-24

Fourteen young ladies were introduced as charter members of the LYDIA Society on Sunday, May 23, 2010, at the inaugural Trumpet Ball Cotillion. LYDIA is an acronym for "Leading Youth in their Dreams, Inspirations and Ambitions." The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency established the read more

Web site links those offering, seeking housing | 2010-05-07

The massive flooding in Middle Tennessee will displace many households for weeks and months to come. A database of rental housing is ready for landlords to add properties and for searchers to identify available properties. Nashville’s housing leaders urge property owners to post prop read more

MDHA unveils solar arrays at Parthenon Towers | 2010-04-23

A rooftop solar energy installation at Parthenon Towers is a first for community-owned housing in Tennessee and will make MDHA the Nashville Electric Service's largest solar energy generator in Davidson County. It is the most recent of MDHA's efforts to improve resident comfort, reduce utility payme read more

HUD awards $30 million to MDHA, partners | 2010-01-15

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced that the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, in a consortium established with The Housing Fund, Urban Housing Solutions, the Woodbine Community Organization and Pinnacle Financial Partners, has been awarded nearly $30.5 mill read more

Gernert Studio Apartments renovations unveiled | 2010-01-07

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency celebrated recent renovations at the Gernert Studio Apartments, 110 Edgehill Ave., with a community event on Jan. 7, 2010. The improvements to the high-rise community for the elderly, originally built in 1965, have incorporated elements that appeal read more

MDHA earns national recognition for Katrina work | 2009-12-21

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency was recognized Friday, Dec. 18, by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan at HUD's Washington, D.C., headquarters for its service to families impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. MDHA was one of 18 agencies honored. Executive Dir read more

MDHA-supported employment program set to launch | 2009-12-10

Entrepreneurial Guidance and Training, Inc. (EGT) hosted a luncheon and information session recently to provide area business leaders with details about its new Employment and Placement Services Program, which will serve low- and moderate-income adults, with an emphasis on residents of public housin read more

Design under way for New Riverfront Park - Phase 1 | 2009-11-11

Hargreaves Associates of Cambridge, Mass., has been selected to commence design of the first phase of the New Riverfront Park project in downtown Nashville. "The redevelopment of our downtown waterfront is about creating amenities that will draw families and visitors to enjoy one of our city̵ read more

MDHA to upgrade high-rises with Recovery Act funds | 2009-10-05

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency has been awarded nearly $6 million in competitive grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for sweeping, environmentally friendly upgrades to two of its high-rise properties for the elderly and disabled – Vine Hill Studio read more

MDHA honors "90-Plus" Club members | 2009-09-24

The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency honored a very special group of public housing residents at the 35th annual 90-Plus Club luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at Parthenon Towers.   Celebrating the 2009 90-Plus read more

MDHA celebrates LPN graduates | 2009-09-08

Participants in the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency's licensed practical nursing program recently honored four new graduates: Nikeia Jones, Emmanuel Mitchell, Ashlee Parker, and Marquitha Smith. Mitchell is the first male graduate of the program. MDHA's recent LPN graduates, with tw read more

MDHA Summer Enrichment Program Summary | 2009-09-08

Number of programs funded in 2009: 29  ...  Number of youth served in 2009: Approximately 2,500  ...  Number of youth served since 1997: Nearly 30,000  ...  Benefits to the community: Immeasurable!  Click here to read the 2009 Program Summary   read more

Energy efficiency efforts on display at reopening | 2009-07-23

A new geothermal heating and cooling system was just one of the energy-efficient innovations on display when the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency hosted a "green reopening" at Parkway Terrace Apartments on Thursday, July 23.           As r read more

Neighbors celebrate Dickerson Road improvements | 2009-06-19

www.youtube.com/watch Dickerson Road area business owners and residents joined Mayor Karl Dean and other community leaders on June 19 to celebrate the new Dickerson Road streetscape improvements, which include new signage, sidewalk replacement, stamped asphalt crosswalks at traffic signal intersect read more

J. Henry Hale Apartments celebrate re-opening | 2009-05-23

Residents and local officials came together Saturday, May 23, 2009, to celebrate the new J. Henry Hale Apartments and the transformation of the surrounding neighborhood. Mayor Karl Dean, Congressman Jim Cooper, State Senator Thelma Harper, State Representative Mary Pruitt, Councilwoman Erica Gilmore read more

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MDHA Board of Commissioners Tentative Agenda | 0000-00-00

TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY MAY 15, 2012 11:30 a.m. 701 South Sixth Street Nashville, TN         1.        Call to order.   2. & read more