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Commissioners raise concerns about reentry/transitional housing; plan meeting with state legislators
Summary
Commissioners at the Feb. 3 Dickson County work session discussed an increase in reentry or transitional housing locations in and around the city, expressed concerns about local impacts and regulatory gaps, and said they will meet with state legislators to seek solutions that balance rehabilitation needs and community safety.
At a Feb. 3 Dickson County Commission work session, commissioners discussed growing community concerns about reentry and transitional housing that county officials described as appearing like an “unregulated industry.” Commissioners said they will meet with state legislators in the next 30 days to explore possible changes and solicited input from residents and other local officials before that meeting.
A commissioner raised problems seen in neighborhoods and downtown areas, saying some facilities host large numbers of mostly adult males who, once program support ends or insurance payments lapse, remain in the community and strain local charities, social services and law enforcement. The…
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