Advocates File Lawsuit Challenging Murfreesboro Anti-LGBTQ+ Ordinance and Efforts to Prevent BoroPride
The lawsuit was filed after the Murfreesboro mayor Shane McFarland and city manager Craig Tindall engaged in a yearlong, concerted anti-LGBTQ+ campaign to chill...
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Dr. Stephanie Mahnke Appointed as Executive Director of The Tennessee Pride Chamber
The Tennessee Pride Chamber of Commerce (TNPC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Stephanie Mahnke as its new Executive Director.
Nashville Predators Announce 2023-2024 Promotions and Theme Nights; Pride Night Returns April 9
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Nashville Predators Pride Night Returns to Bridgestone Arena April 9, 2024!
Alt-Country Artist Fimone Releases Debut EP, ‘The Fight In the Farmer’s Daughter’
Fimone, a Nashville-based Alternative Country-Rock artist, released her debut EP “The Fight In The Farmer’s Daughter,” a collection of songs written after finding her way...
Nashville Film Festival Announces Sneak Peek of 54th Annual Event
“We’re thrilled to share these films as a sneak peek into this year’s incredibly unique and vibrant slate of programming,” said Director of Programming...
In This Issue: We All Need the Community Spirit Provided to Us by Sports
In this issue, we cover all things SPORTS. We introduce you to Bryan Ruby and his mission to make baseball inclusive, we interviewed LGBTQ+...
Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard
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Always Matt by Lesléa Newman, Foreword by Jason Collins.
Published on the 25th Anniversary of the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
Tennessee Pride Chamber Establishes Legal Defense Fund & Network to Protect Drag Performers, Festivals, Businesses
Despite a judge striking down one law, a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has led to threats against drag-related activities, prompting the Chamber to support...
House Republicans Adding Dozens of Anti-LGBTQ+ Measures to Must-Pass Bills
The volume and severity of these provisions is an unprecedented attempt by federal lawmakers to restrict the rights of LGBTQ+ people, activists say.
Red Cross Statement on FDA’s Final Guidance Regarding Individual Donor Assessment for Blood Donation
2 min read Red Cross Statement on FDA’s Final Guidance Regarding Individual Donor Assessment for Blood Donation
On August 7, the American Red Cross implemented the updated FDA blood donation guidelines which eliminate questions based on sexual orientation. We look forward...