"To receive that call and hear them say, ‘You’re a part of us and you’re able to join’ was one of the happiest days...
lgbtq community
Since drag is such a good test of queer acceptance, it’s no surprise it’s been a major point around which the opposition to queer...
Flavors of Inclusivity: The Mid-State’s Remarkable LGBTQ+ and Ally-Owned Food Establishments
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There are several LGBTQ+ and ally-owned restaurants, eateries, and bars around the mid-state and beyond. We are covering a few that stand out and...
“We trans people are scared and people are going to start losing their lives because they can’t get the care they need.”
“I want my legacy as president to be what everyone already knows me for — being a loving and inclusive person who brought greater...
The more than two dozen lesbian bars that remain across the United States are spaces of “hope” catering to all LGBTQ+ people in a...
The 2023 Concert for Love & Acceptance featured an exceptional lineup of talent, including Ty Herndon, Chrissy Metz, Maddie & Tae, Terri Clark, Pam Tillis,...
U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker ruled the Adult Entertainment Act (AEA) violates the separation-of-powers principle and chills speech protected through the First Amendment.
From the festival to the parade and all the pre and post events, here is your calender of Pride month happenings in Nashville!
Are you looking for ways to celebrate your pride this year? Check out our round-up of pride festivals going on this year across Tennessee.

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When Expression is Silenced: Drag Ban Threatens Inclusivity in Pride
Regulating Gender: The Ethical Dilemma of Government Influence on Trans Healthcare
Inclusive Excellence: Mac Huffington’s Impact on Nashville PRIDE and Beyond
Lesbian Bars Have Endured — With Community, Grit and a Little Reinvention
GLAAD and Ty Herndon Unite for a Powerful Evening of Music and Acceptance at The Concert for Love & Acceptance
Federal Judge Overturns Tennessee’s Ban on Drag Shows
Pride Month 2023 — Where to Go | What to Do | Who to See
Taking It All in Pride: From the Mountains to the Delta, Tennessee’s Statewide Pride Festivals Celebrate All Year Long