In this episode of the Rural Education Podcast the cohosts interview Mr. Ben Garrison, Social Impact Real Estate Entrepreneur of Chattanooga Tennessee regarding a method for recruitment and retention of new teachers given the challenges of hiring and sustaining employment in education. Mr. Garrison discusses the creation and sustainability of teacher housing as an added benefit for recruitment and retention of talented teachers. He discusses some of the challenges of this new idea such as safety and parking for new teachers. The team also discusses how these communities help facilitate relationships, teaching collectives, and administrative benefits of such a community.