Candlelight Vigil for Housing and Dignity in Sumner County

Community Unity invites anyone impacted by the high cost of housing and concerned about the lack of homeless resources in Sumner County to gather for a heartfelt candlelight vigil. This event is being held to shine a light on the housing crisis in Sumner County and across the midstate.  

The vigil will feature heartfelt remarks from local community, church, and nonprofit leaders, along with a call to action for state and local government officials to participate in conversations that lead to change, foster compassion, and build a future where everyone has a place to call home. The event will also include a moment of silence and the lighting of candles as a symbol of hope and solidarity.

“This vigil is an opportunity for us to come together as a community, raise awareness about housing insecurity, and advocate for meaningful change,” said April Riddle, a renter directly affected by sky-high rents in Sumner County.