‘Outrageous:’ Rent hikes continue to climb in Nashville in time for Christmas

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UPDATE: After the story aired, the landlord decided to not hike Matt’s rent an extra $350 per month. Nashville rent is showing no signs of coming down, and now the federal rent relief money is about to dry up too. For some — lease renewals are coming up at the end of the year. “Housing …

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Zac Oswald Promoted To Senior Deputy Director Of Client Services

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2022 — Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest nonprofit law firm, announced today that Zac Oswald has been promoted to senior deputy director of client services. In this role, Oswald will continue to lead the firm’s housing practice group while taking on additional leadership responsibilities across the …

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Seniors Don’t Have To Manage Public Benefit Issues Alone

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By Attorney Allison Jones, Managing Attorney Legal Aid Society Seniors are among the most vulnerable members of our communities. Particularly for those who have mobility limitations or don’t have family members living nearby, some of the unavoidable tasks of everyday life can become overwhelming. As we celebrate Grandparents’ Day this Sept. 11, it’s a good …

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Legal Aid Society Hires Two New Family Law Attorneys

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 15, 2016—Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest non-profit law firm, announced today that two new attorneys have been added to the firm. Michelle (Miki) Sisco is the newest attorney in the Family Law Section of the Nashville office of Legal Aid Society. She most recently served as …

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Legal Aid Society and Pro Bono Attorneys Provided Tennesseans with $23.3 Million in Free Legal Assistance in 2015

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2016 – Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands and the attorneys who assist the organization on a pro bono basis through its Volunteer Lawyers Program collectively provided Tennesseans with $23.3 million in free legal assistance and representation in 2015, the non-profit law firm announced today. That’s a 2.6 …

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