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Wrapping Paper Part Two

By editorial | December 4, 2024

During the holiday months, we turn The Contributor newspaper into Contributor wrapping paper.

Q&A with Lonnell Matthews

Lonnell Matthews was first elected as Nashville’s Juvenile Court Clerk in 2018. In this role, he serves as the keeper of records for the Juvenile Court of Davidson County.

Special Customers Who Have Stuck With Me Through Thick And Thin

At this time of year, I often reflect on some of my “special customers” who have done what I consider to be some EXTRAORDINARY things for me.

The Nashville-French Connection

Ridley Wills II’s oldest grandchild married a man from Paris earlier this year, which inspired this special History Corner.

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Q&A with Jacob Kupin, District 19

Column: Learn More About Metro’s Gap Housing Fiasco

Wrapping Paper is Back

By Linda Bailey | November 20, 2024

During the holiday months, we turn The Contributor newspaper into Contributor wrapping paper.

Low waters and high weirdness in ‘Caddo Lake’

By Joe Nolan | November 13, 2024

M. Night Shyamalan is having a moment on the small screen.

Sleep apnea — I’ve had it since I was a teen or earlier. Why did it take me to age 63 to actually get help? The reason might be my age. Although I had inflamed tonsils as a child, no one thought to look for obstructive sleep apnea. I had frequent nightmares, dreams of falling which jolted me awake, uncontrollable daydreaming, and an inability to respond assertively in stressful social situations.