Tennessee pushes plan to fix housing gap for working families

Tennessee lawmakers are moving forward with a plan that could directly impact housing options in communities like White County — especially for working families who are finding it harder to buy or build a home. A new proposal backed by state leadership aims to open the door to more affordable housing, but how it works — and who it actually helps — will matter.

House Bill 2509 would create a pilot program through the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) designed to encourage new housing development across the state. The bill is sponsored by House Speaker Cameron Sexton and House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison.