Anderson County family learns that new-built homeownership for first time buyers is possible

For the majority of first-time homebuyers, buying a brand-new home is just not possible. But thanks to THDA and ADFAC, that wasn't the case for Tyson Irons.

New home helps Memphis native find peace of mind

“I am thankful THDA awarded the grant, because it made it possible for me to have something to call my own.”

Abuse Alternatives helping women in Sullivan County

Grant funding from THDA allows Bristol, TN domestic violence shelter to maintain and expand services in Northeast Tennessee.

LIHEAP allows ETHRA to help thousands of families with home energy costs

LIHEAP program allows ETHRA to assist families in a six-county area with payments for energy resource bills.

Crisis for elderly homeowner requires emergency help

THDA’s Emergency Housing Repair Program helps disabled resident feel safe at home

THDA funding allows Cocke County woman to realize her dream of living in a new home

“I just wanted something decent to live in, and I got way more than decent. They don’t know what they did for me. I couldn’t ask for anything that’s any better.”

THDA Downpayment Assistance helps new Tennesseans find home

The Escobar family used a THDA Great Choice and Great Choice Plus loan to purchase their first home after moving to Tennessee from California

Housing crisis unites organizations across Tennessee

A military amputee begins his journey of reclaiming his home with help from THDA.

Deep roots keep Claiborne County resident anchored after devastating fire

After losing his family home in a fire, Allen was able to connect to community and find comfort in a new home with the help of a THDA HOME grant.

A perfect place to call home

Murcy O’Neal found the perfect place for her to call home, thanks to the help of a THDA Tennessee Housing Trust Fund grant and HomeSource East Tennessee.

More room for a growing family

Sung and her husband, Uk, have a new home for their family of six thanks to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity and funding from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency.

Financial motivation: Through a mom of three

A mom of three becomes motivated to show her sons the resources of financial freedom through THDA’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

Rising from the ashes

Gatlinburg man receives new home with the help of THDA after losing everything in 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires.

Memphis native enjoying comfort of new home

Housing Credit Program helps resident improve housing experience.

Leaving a Housing Legacy

After being forced to move due to rising rent prices, Murfreesboro’s Penny Miles was able to come out ahead after moving into a new home that she can call her own.

Homeowners Assistance Fund helps keep Lebanon family’s homeownership dream alive

The Aboud family has been able to keep their home in Lebanon with the help of THDA’s Tennessee Homeowners Assistance Fund.

Recovery through safe, decent housing

After struggling for years with alcoholism and legal troubles, Erica Hobbs has a new lease on life in Chattanooga thanks to her recovery from addiction and a stable place to call home.

A new lease on life

Linda Hickey, faced with eviction in Roane County, saw her living situation – and quality of life – improve after moving into renovated apartments.

Hope rising from flood waters

The facility shouldn't have flooded. But when it did, the Tennessee Housing Trust Fund was there to help rebuild.

Financial Literacy: the Key to Owning a Home

A young man’s mission to bring financial literacy to the Memphis area is supported by THDA which approved him to be a homeowner at 22.

American dreamers

Minani Michel and his family’s journey to homeownership has taken years and thousands of miles to become a reality, but the former refugees from West Africa are now living their own version of the American Dream thanks to their hard work and the help of THDA and its partners.

Housing gives hope for the future

Finding a stable housing situation allows Johnson City woman to work towards her goal of graduating college and beginning a career.

Williams' new home gives him needed space, close-knit community

“Nothing beats having your own space and being able to live on your own time. This place gave me that.”

BEP funding helping keep Jackson communities safe, residents proud

Jackson residents thrilled to have blighted properties torn down for betterment of community

Covington single mom enjoying being homeowner

“With THDA’s assistance, I was able to get to homeownership quicker than I would have on my own.”

Sober and ready for success

Ritchie Johnson had lost everything due to his years of alcohol abuse, but thanks to his recovery and a THDA-funded sober living facility, he now has a foundation for living a clean and sober life.