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Connecting a Century of Contemporary Indigenous Art
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The Frist Highlights Elders and Emerging Makers Through September
Back to School
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What Metro Nashville Public Schools Faces This School Year
As school heads back into session for the 2026-27 year, Metro Nashville Public Schools faces a number of new challenges, opportunities and mandates that affect students, teachers and families. From new laws from the state legislature to increased state spending on vouchers to new school start times and a giant budget, MNPS starts the year with a bevy of things on the slate. Here are a few of the larger items facing the district:
MNPS Makes Adjustment to School Start and End Times
After community input and surveys to families last year, Metro Nashville Public Schools will start this year with a new schedule. Start and end times for elementary, middle and high school will now be staggered, with later start times for high school and elementary and no change to the middle school schedule.
Learn More About Recent Homelessness Updates out of Nashville
Over the past few weeks, there have been some relevant homelessness updates in Nashville.
Q&A with Olivia Messina
Olivia Messina represents young community leaders in Nashville who get the job done.
A Place to Rest
Being unhoused or just plain tired is a condition many of us have experienced and sometimes requires an immediate fix.
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Q&A with Kathy Sinback
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Vendor Writing
Don’t Do Drugs
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I draw them in by playing my music while I sell my papers, but if they don’t want one, I don’t push it.
Vendor Writing
The Library: A Place To Find More Than A Good Book
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Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, but you didn’t know for sure which one?
Hoboscopes
Hoboscopes: July 15, 2026
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Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained soft-serve machine repairman, or an official Meat Loaf biographer.
Features
Who’s on the ballot this election season?
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For this special election edition, The Contributor worked to create a mini guide of all the offices and candidates for whom you might be asked to check a box in this year’s election.
Vendor Writing
Kings & Queens: A History and a Look to the Future
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HELLO, kings and queens. My name is Shawn L.
No matter where I’m at, I refer to people I meet as “King” or “Queen.” It started when I was in prison. In prison some will go against you, but some will go along with you. It didn’t matter who you were, I was gonna call you king or queen. I was known as Mr. King and Queen in prison because of that.