TN Human Rights Commission - Nashville Office

Address

312 Rosa L Parks Avenue, 23rd Floor
Tennessee Tower
Nashville, TN 37243

(800) 251-3589

tn.gov/humanrights

AKA:

THRC

Description:

Provides assistance for people who have been denied equal access to employment, housing, or public buildings and services on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status (housing only), and age (over 40 in employment). The Commission also ensures the State of Tennessee's compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin by state agencies receiving federal financial assistance. The Commission's mission is to safeguard individuals from discrimination through education and enforcement.

Provides assistance for people that have been denied equal access to employment or treated unfairly as employees, i.e., sexually harassed or denied equal pay for equal work, passed over for a promotion, denied training opportunities or fired on the basis of their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

Also provides assistance for job applicants who feel they have been denied employment because of a military service obligation and persons needing help restoring job seniority and pension rights which have been withheld because of an absence from work due to service obligations.

Ensures that buildings, parking lots, sidewalks, parks and other areas used by the public are safe and free from structural obstacles which bar access by people who have mobility or sensory limitations and see that chirping traffic signals, curb cuts, signage and other enhancements that improve accessibility are implemented wherever possible.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Intake Process:

Complaints related to discrimination in housing, employment, places of public accommodations or Title VI for state agencies may be filed online or by email, fax, or U.S. postal mail. Complaints must be filed with the Commission within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.

Program Fees:

No fee

Languages:

Interpreters available

Eligibility:

Tennesseans who has been discriminated against in housing, employment, places of accommodation, or Title VI for state agencies

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

September 25, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

312 Rosa L Parks Avenue, 23rd Floor
Tennessee Tower
Nashville, TN 37243

Contacts

Muriel Nolen

Primary Contact

Executive Director

(615) 741-5825

Phone Numbers

Toll Free

(800) 251-3589

Fax

(615) 253-1886

Local

(615) 741-5825

Toll-Free (Spanish)

(866) 856-1252

Legal Status:

State

Description

Ensures that buildings, parking lots, sidewalks, parks and other areas used by the public are safe and free from structural obstacles which bar access by people who have mobility or sensory limitations and see that chirping traffic signals, curb cuts, signage and other enhancements that improve accessibility are implemented wherever possible. Provides assistance for people who have been denied equal access to employment, housing, or public buildings and services on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status (housing only), and age (over 40 in employment). The Commission also ensures the State of Tennessee's compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin by state agencies receiving federal financial assistance. The Commission's mission is to safeguard individuals from discrimination through education and enforcement.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Eligibility

Tennesseans who has been discriminated against in places of accommodation or services provided by state agencies

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Complaints related to discrimination in housing, employment, places of public accommodations or Title VI for state agencies may be filed online or by email, fax, or U.S. postal mail. Complaints must be filed with the Commission within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    800-251-3589
    Name:
    Toll Free
    Number:
    866-856-1252
    Name:
    Toll-Free (Spanish)
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DF-8000.0200) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Provides assistance for people who have been denied equal access to employment, housing, or public buildings and services on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status (housing only), and age (over 40 in employment). The Commission also ensures the State of Tennessee's compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin by state agencies receiving federal financial assistance. The Commission's mission is to safeguard individuals from discrimination through education and enforcement. Provides assistance for people that have been denied equal access to employment or treated unfairly as employees, i.e., sexually harassed or denied equal pay for equal work, passed over for a promotion, denied training opportunities or fired on the basis of their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. Also provides assistance for job applicants who feel they have been denied employment because of a military service obligation and persons needing help restoring job seniority and pension rights which have been withheld because of an absence from work due to service obligations.

    Hours

    Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Eligibility

    Tennesseans who has been discriminated against in seeking or maintaining employment.

    Fees

    No fee.

    Intake Procedure

    Complaints related to discrimination in housing, employment, places of public accommodations or Title VI for state agencies may be filed online or by email, fax, or U.S. postal mail. Complaints must be filed with the Commission within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Tennessee

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      800-251-3589
      Name:
      Toll Free
      Number:
      866-856-1252
      Name:
      Toll-Free (Spanish)
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1800.1850) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Provides assistance for people who have been denied equal access to employment, housing, or public buildings and services on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status (housing only), and age (over 40 in employment). The Commission also ensures the State of Tennessee's compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin by state agencies receiving federal financial assistance. The Commission's mission is to safeguard individuals from discrimination through education and enforcement. Provides assistance for people that have been denied equal access to employment or treated unfairly as employees, i.e., sexually harassed or denied equal pay for equal work, passed over for a promotion, denied training opportunities or fired on the basis of their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. Also provides assistance for job applicants who feel they have been denied employment because of a military service obligation and persons needing help restoring job seniority and pension rights which have been withheld because of an absence from work due to service obligations.

      Hours

      Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

      Eligibility

      Tennesseans who has been discriminated against in places of accommodation or services provided by state agencies

      Fees

      No fee.

      Intake Procedure

      Complaints related to discrimination in housing, employment, places of public accommodations or Title VI for state agencies may be filed online or by email, fax, or U.S. postal mail. Complaints must be filed with the Commission within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory act. Anonymous complaints are not accepted.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Tennessee

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        800-251-3589
        Name:
        Toll Free
        Number:
        866-856-1252
        Name:
        Toll-Free (Spanish)
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1800.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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