Nashville celebrates opening of its first permanent housing facility for homeless

The city celebrated the grand opening last week of the highly anticipated Strobel House, a $35 million facility to provide housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Why it matters: Strobel House features 90 units, half of which will be dedicated to people experiencing chronic homelessness.

• The other half will be for unhoused military veterans, young adults and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Flashback: The new facility is named in honor of the Rev. Charles Strobel , the Catholic priest and tireless advocate for the homeless, who died last year.

What he's saying: "Opening our first permanent supportive housing facility is a significant milestone for Nashville and our unhoused community," Mayor Freddie O'Connell said in a press release.

• "Permanent supportive housing supports residents' overall well-being. Strobel House is more than just a place to stay — it's a place to heal and rebuild."