NeedLink Nashville

NeedLink Nashville NeedLink Nashville provides emergency financial assistance to our neighbors in Davidson County and NES customers.

As the cost of housing rapidly rises in Nashville, families and seniors can be left out in the cold. Seniors on fixed incomes and families working low-wage jobs struggle to save for a rainy day. A medical emergency or unexpected car repair can disrupt even the most carefully planned budget. United Way's 2-1-1 helpline reported more requests for housing-related assistance than any other type last y

ear. NeedLink received more referrals from 2-1-1 than any other Middle Tennessee nonprofit, because of our ability to respond quickly to urgent situations, like a new mother without water in her house. NeedLink helps people pay a past-due utility bill or income-based rent for one month, allowing them to see past the emergency and make a plan for the future. In order to use community resources wisely, NeedLink verifies all requests, makes payments directly to the landlord or utility company, and limits assistance to one time in a twelve month period.

05/14/2026
03/24/2026

MDHA will open waiting lists for three properties this month.

▪️Vine Hill Studio Apartments | Opens noon Friday, March 27
▪️Parthenon Towers | Opens noon Monday, March 30
▪️Carleen Batson Waller Manor | Opens noon Tuesday, March 31

Online-only applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each property has its own waiting list, so applicants interested in all the properties will need to fill out three online applications.

⚠️IMPORTANT: RentCafé now uses a new passwordless login process. This change may lead to a few extra steps when registering for this month’s waiting lists. Please read the webpage linked below carefully before you attempt to apply for the waiting list to avoid any confusion or delays. Click here: https://www.nashville-mdha.org/2026/03/24/mdha-to-open-affordable-waiting-lists-for-three-properties-in-march-2026/

02/10/2026

MDHA will open waiting lists for three properties this month.

▪️Neighborhood Housing | Opens noon Friday, Feb. 13
▪️Vine Hill Apartments | Opens noon Tuesday, Feb. 17
▪️Historic Preston Taylor Apartments | Opens noon Wednesday, Feb. 18

Online-only applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Each property has its own waiting list, so applicants interested in all the properties will need to fill out three online applications.

⚠️IMPORTANT: RentCafé now uses a new passwordless login process. This change may lead to a few extra steps when registering for this month’s waiting lists. Please read the webpage linked below carefully before you attempt to apply for the waiting list to avoid any confusion or delays. Click here: https://www.nashville-mdha.org/2026/02/10/mdha-to-open-affordable-waiting-lists-for-three-properties-in-february-2026/

Unfortunately, the building is still undergoing repairs and NeedLink’s office will remain closed this week. However, bot...
02/09/2026

Unfortunately, the building is still undergoing repairs and NeedLink’s office will remain closed this week. However, both online applications will be open Monday morning, 2/9 at NeedLink.org.

Thank you for your patience and we should be able to re-open for in-person applications next Tuesday, 2/17.

02/02/2026

If you currently receive SNAP benefits, and you lost food during a power outage in this week's winter storm, you can apply to replace your benefits through the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

Don't wait! You must submit the request for replacement benefits within 10 calendar days of experiencing food loss.

Apply here: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/tdhs-disaster-emergency-assistance.html

01/29/2026
01/29/2026

Weather related concerns for seniors & disabled? Our lines are open 615-862-6432. Other important numbers to know.

01/29/2026

Disaster Related Emergency Assistance If using a mobile device to complete any of these forms, you may need to download a free PDF reader. Replacement SNAP Benefits (for existing SNAP recipients): The Tennessee Department of Human Services is prepared to provide replacement Supplemental Nutrition As...

UPDATE: Due to no heat in the church building as a result from Winter Storm Fern, our office will continue to be closed ...
01/25/2026

UPDATE: Due to no heat in the church building as a result from Winter Storm Fern, our office will continue to be closed the week of 2/2, in addition to the online NES assistance application. However, the online water/gas/income-based rent application will open at 9 AM, as usual. We apologize for the continued inconvenience.

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Due to icy road conditions and some of our staff having no internet access because of power outages, the online application and office will both be closed this week. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Stay safe, Nashville! 💙 en

01/23/2026

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3900 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN
37205

Telephone

+16152696835

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