NashvilleApartmentBuildings.com is an independent, free reference directory of apartment buildings in Nashville, Tennessee. It is created and maintained by ChicagoRealEstate.ai. This directory supports equal housing opportunity.
Equal Housing Opportunity
It is unlawful to discriminate in the sale, rental, financing or advertising of housing on the basis of a protected characteristic. Federal and Tennessee law both apply to housing in Nashville, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County has a human relations commission of its own.
Federal law. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. It is enforced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Tennessee law. The housing provisions of the Tennessee Human Rights Act make it a discriminatory practice, among other things, to refuse to sell or rent, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, real property or a housing accommodation because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin (T.C.A. § 4-21-601). The Tennessee Human Rights Commission takes housing discrimination complaints under the Act, which it describes as covering residential and commercial property and applying to landlords, managers, owners, brokers and others. The Commission offers free, voluntary mediation after a complaint is filed.
Metro Nashville. The Metro Human Relations Commission receives inquiries and complaints of discrimination in housing, as well as employment, financial services and public accommodations, within Nashville and Davidson County. It lists the bases as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status and ancestry of birth. On receiving a complaint, the Commission decides whether it has jurisdiction and, if it does not, refers the person to another office or organization. The Commission notes that filing with it does not stop the time limits for filing with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission or a federal agency. Whether a particular building or situation falls under any of these laws is a question for the agencies or a lawyer, not for this directory.
How This Directory Is Written
This directory describes buildings, not the people who live in them. Listings record building characteristics such as street address, neighborhood group, unit counts, number of floors, year built and the official website. This site does not publish tenant preferences or limitations. It does not rank buildings, and it does not accept payment for inclusion or position. Where a field is blank, the information was not confirmed from a reliable source; a blank field is not a statement about the building.
Income-Restricted and Age-Restricted Buildings
Some apartment buildings operate under affordable housing programs, such as the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit or HUD-assisted housing, which limit eligibility by household income. Income limits under these programs are generally set as a percentage of area median income and are updated annually; this directory does not publish them.
Some buildings operate as housing for older persons. Under federal fair housing rules, housing qualifies for the “55 and older” exemption from the familial status protections only if at least 80 percent of its occupied units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older, and the housing publishes and adheres to policies and procedures that demonstrate its intent to operate as housing for persons 55 or older. Housing intended for and solely occupied by persons 62 or older is also exempt.
Nothing on this site is a determination that any person is or is not eligible for any building. Contact the building directly for current eligibility requirements.
Reporting a Concern
If you believe a page on this site contains discriminatory content, or that a listing is inaccurate, please write to chicagoapartmentbuildings@gmail.com. We will review it and correct or remove the content as appropriate.
If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, you may contact any of the following agencies. Deadlines apply and differ by agency.
- Tennessee Human Rights Commission – telephone (800) 251-3589. Complaints can be filed online, by mail using the Commission’s printable form (in English and Spanish), by phone, or in person at its Nashville office. File a discrimination complaint; housing information.
- Metro Human Relations Commission – 150 2nd Ave N, Suite 217, Nashville, TN 37201. Telephone 615-880-3370; an online form is also available. The Commission states that complaints should be filed within 180 days of the date the discriminatory act occurred. Complaints and inquiries.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – 1-800-669-9777. Report housing discrimination.
Not Legal Advice
This page is informational and is not legal advice. Laws and ordinances change, and how they apply depends on the facts of each situation. For advice about a specific matter, consult a qualified attorney or one of the agencies listed above.