Nashville Defenders

07/06/2026

07/02/2026

Notice: The Office of the Public Defender will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of the 4th of July. We will open again on Monday, the 6th, at 8:30 a.m.

06/16/2026

Notice: The Office of the Metro Nashville Public Defender will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will open again on Monday, the 22th, at 8:30 a.m.

06/01/2026

It is Pride Month at the Nashville Defenders.
We stand with our colleagues, clients, and allies in the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate who you are. We believe everyone deserves dignity, justice, belonging, and the hope for a just world as we celebrate the history of the Stonewall Uprising and the fight to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people.

05/22/2026

We’re Proud to Celebrate Your Graduation.
You are a powerful reminder of resilience and determination. We take the time to honor the achievements of our Education Rights Project graduates who have completed their high school diplomas. Our students and their families have worked hard, and we know they have bright futures ahead. The Nashville Defenders’ Education Rights Project provides advocacy and legal representation to students with disabilities at no cost to their families, helping students succeed in school and avoid involvement with the juvenile court system. Find out more https://educationrightsproject.nashville.gov/