Metropolitan Social Services

Services

Phone Numbers

Administration: 615-862-6400
Direct Services: 615-862-6432
Executive Assistant to the Director: 615-862-6400

Contact

Donelson Corporate Centre
3055 Lebanon Pk
Metro Social Services, Building #1
Nashville, TN 37214

Monday - Friday

8:00 am-4:30 pm

Saturday - Sunday

Closed

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Metropolitan Social Services provides a range of services to help Davidson County residents who are in need. These services promote positive change for individuals and families in times of crisis and economic hardship. We provide:

The activities of Metro Social Services are guided by a seven member Social Services Board of Commissioners. This independent commission is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Metropolitan Council. Board members are appointed to five year terms.

Metropolitan Social Services Empowers Davidson County Residents to Achieve Economic Stability and Social Well-Being. Metropolitan Social Services (MSS) provides a range of services to help Davidson County residents who are in need. These services promote positive change for individuals and families in times of crisis. Metro Social Services is a Trauma Informed Agency providing training on evidence-based and emerging trauma-informed best practices; developing competencies specific to TIC

Appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you are in need of assistance, please call 615-862-6432, to schedule an appointment to speak with one of our social/case workers.

Executive Director

Renee’ Pratt

Executive Director

Highlighted Resources

Know Your Community 2023

Council District level information about the population of each district, including income, cost of living, commute patterns, their relationship to poverty, and numerous other data points.

Community Needs Evaluation Report [Nashville skyline]

2023 Community Needs Evaluation

Report reveals "Growth Does Not Reduce Disparities".

2022 Community Needs Evaluation

Annual look at the social and economic wellbeing of Davidson County residents, particularly Nashville's ageing population that is experiencing significant financial strain.

2021 Community Needs Evaluation

The Community Needs Evaluation is the signature annual report on Nashville patterns, trends, and conditions relating the wellbeing, challenges and needs of Davidson County families and households.

Social Service Resources and Organizations

This interactive map was developed by the Division of Public Health Practice at Meharry Medical College in collaboration with Metropolitan Social Services of Nashville and Davidson County.

Toxic Stress and Poverty

Learn more about Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress, Brain Architecture and the Resilience that can protect us from the lasting damage that can occur.

Know Your Community 2021

Council District level information about the population of each district, including education levels, industries they work in, their relationship to poverty, and numerous other data points.

Additional Resources

Metro Social Services provides website links to human services resources located in Nashville-Davidson County. We believe in helping residents locate services that stabilize the crisis and reduce economic hardships.