Today, 1504 Compton Avenue is an empty grass lot owned by Belmont University, but in the 1970s there was a two-story building called Compton...
History
Nashville Queer History is a community organization and digital portal whose mission is to research and share the LGBTQ+ history of Nashville and Middle...
In This Issue: The Busiest Season of the Year; So Many Events, So Much Fun!
Born and raised in Nashville, Phil Michal Thomas has been an integral part of Music City’s LGBTQ+ community for decades.
These pioneers are beginning to get their stories told, but still have a long way to go to garner space in history books that...
Released in October, Staley’s “Never Silent: ACT UP And My Life In Activism” (Chicago Review Press) is a jaw-droppingly frank 269-page read boasting a...
At the height of their 1980s popularity, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker were television evangelist royalty, hosting multiple shows and raking in cash from...
There’s been a push to start recognizing and honoring our history in the LGBTQ+ community. There’s also been legislation passed in many states, including...
The recognition of Labor Day began with municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886. Fast forward to the 20th century and the focus was...
Something was killing us gay men in 1981 and no one knew what was causing it.
