The city of Nashville is demanding that a church close down its encampment of tents for the homeless on its property, saying that it violates a zoning law, the Christian Post website reports today (September 20, 2012).
Nashville, Tennessee officials told Green Street Church of Christ that the placement of about 10 tents is a zoning violation, but the church maintains that such an encampment is part of their mission to help the poor.
Tom Cross -- an associate director with Nashville's legal division -- said that the tent community falls under the zoning laws regarding camping.
"The Metropolitan Government's zoning laws allow camping only in specific areas, which do not include the church property at issue," said Cross.
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It's hard to believe that the church's good intentions are not able to be realized due to zoning laws. I wonder if there are any other alternative solutions so that the church can help the homeless without infringing on zoning laws.
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