Katrina Survivor Homeless Again After Nashville Eviction

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Marsha Swopes survived Hurricane Katrina and came to live in a free house from Fanny Mae. For two years she's called Antioch home, until Sheriff's Deputies showed up to evict her.

Tuesday was moving day for Swopes, her two daughters and two grandchildren, but they had nowhere to go.

"I'm just tired of moving. I want a place of my own that I can afford. I don't want to move anymore," said Swopes.

For the last two years Swopes has lived in a home on Fanny Mae's dime. The company launched a relief program to help evacuees get back on their feet.

The economy has made it hard for Swopes to get ahead. She said jobs are hard to come by and tough to hold onto.

Her church helped her move her belongings into a free storage unit Tuesday morning.

"Lost, being homeless always trying to find where I'm supposed to be, where I'm supposed to live," said Swopes.

She admitted there was no one to blame but herself, and perhaps the eviction will give way to a better life.

"It's the end of something and now the beginning of something else hopefully good," said Swopes.

Swopes lost her job in June and she knew the eviction was coming. She's been trying to get approved for Section eight housing ever since. Unfortunately, the process did not happen quick enough.

The Katrina survivor did find a place to stay temporary Tuesday evening. Her daughter and grandson are still looking. If you would like to help contact NewsChannel5 reporter Amanda Hara at ahara@newschannel.com.