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Nashville Food Resources

The Nashville Food Resources map, developed with The Nashville Food Project, provides a clear picture of where all food sources are located in the city—from groceries and farmers markets to pantries and fast food.

Mappler, the community his tool helps us analyze how easy or hard it is for residents to get healthy, affordable food, taking transportation into account. It is a vital resource for community groups and leaders to pinpoint and address neighborhoods that lack proper food access.

Link: https://mappler.com/sites/index.php?ukey=bG1uQiR8wKh8qX0LxoCPIAVE6xGid4LvepCfG5dr&seq=880

The map shows:

Various food providers
WeGo bus stops and routes
High blood pressure among adults aged over 18 years

Based on the description and data layers of the Nashville Food Resources map, here is a list of bullet points detailing how this resource can be used, ordered by significance—from systemic policy changes to individual empowerment:

For Policymakers:

Justify Zoning: Support regulations that limit fast food and incentivize grocers.
Improve Transit: Route buses to connect residents with healthy food.
Target Investments: Allocate funding to areas with high blood pressure rates.

For Researchers:

Define Food Deserts: Contrast healthy food density against fast food.
Measure Impact: Use current data as a baseline to track future progress.
Analyze Equity: correlate health disparities with resource scarcity.

For Community Leaders:

Build Partnerships: Integrate nutrition services with local healthcare.
Direct Volunteers: Focus efforts where the data shows the greatest need.
Strengthen Arguments: Move from anecdote to evidence when speaking to City Council.

For Advocates & Residents:

Find Food: Quickly locate nearby pantries and fresh markets.
Visualize Disparities: Use the map to lobby for fair food access.
Understand Your Neighborhood: See how your local food environment impacts health.

Participants for Food Accessibility Community Mapping

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