With public camping a felony, Tennessee homeless seek refuge
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May 22, 2022
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Miranda Atnip lost her home during the coronavirus pandemic after her boyfriend moved out and she fell behind on bills. Living in a car, the 34-year-old worries every day about getting money for food, finding somewhere to shower, and saving up enough money for an apartment where her three children can live with her again.
Now she has a new worry: Tennessee is about to become the first U.S. state to make it a felony to camp on local public property such as parks.
"Honestly, it's going to be hard," Atnip said of the law, which takes effect July 1. "I don't know where els...
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