Homeless council urges Tennessee to overturn felony camping
By The BriefBrief
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council renewed its call for Tennessee to overturn its felony camping law after a man experiencing homelessness was arrested by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD). The group cited the arrest as evidence the law is harming people who lack shelter.
WHO:National Health Care for the Homeless Council; Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD); a man experiencing homelessness
WHAT:Renewed call to overturn Tennessee’s felony camping law following an MNPD arrest of a person experiencing homelessness.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
WHERE:Tennessee
WHY:The council’s renewed call comes after an MNPD arrest of a man experiencing homelessness, which it cites as harm tied to the felony camping law.
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