NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Apr. 27, 2026) – Real estate remains a central force in Tennessee’s economy, generating billions in economic activity and supporting industries beyond housing, according to newly released data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

As a Nashville native and a real estate professional, I have spent my career helping people achieve the dream of homeownership. I have seen the stability and opportunity it creates. I have also seen how that dream is becoming harder to reach for many in our community.

April is recognized as Fair Housing Month, marking the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act signed into law in 1968. While the history behind it is important, what matters just as much—if not more—is how fair housing shows up in our everyday work.