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LATEST ARTICLES
Root Nashville Campaign Aims to Replenish City's Tree Canopy
As decades-old trees are chopped down to make way for ritzy apartments within scooter-ing distance o ...
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Nashville Perspectives: When Further Accountability is Possible, it's Necessary
A few weeks ago, the Nashville Fraternal Order of Police filed a complaint with Davidson County Circ ...
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Karl Dean: Personal Convictions Over Ideology
Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s campaign headquarters are modest and efficient. There are a few p ...
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Cutting Edge: Nashville Street Barbers offer free weekly grooming to the city's homeless
War Memorial Plaza is bumping on a recent Monday night. More than 100 people mill about, waiting in ...
MOREVENDOR SPOTLIGHT
More To His Story: Victor J. Always Looking to Improve His Odds for Success
Word about Victor precedes meeting him. He’s one of The Contributor’s newer vendors, but he’s alread ...
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Contributor Vendor Mario M. Says Man's Best Friend Keeps Him Moving Forward
One vendor's lawn care business spurred by years of sales with his closest companion. Mario M. a ...
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Vendor Tiffany M. Describes Hardships Of Being Female, Living In Nashville Homeless Encampments
As a woman living in Nashville's homeless encampments, reality is harsh but reminders of internal s ...
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More to the Story: Vendor Joey S.
For vendor Joey S., the loss of his brother leads to a loving musical tribute. Joey Shumpert rem ...
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