Features
The Whisper Man sneaks up on Netflix viewers
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There was a time when a new Robert DeNiro film meant an automatic ticket at the theater for me and I know I’m not alone.
The Power of the Vote
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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 the Nov. 3 election.
Hoboscopes: September 23, 2026
Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a registered horseless carriage repairman, or a trained photo-cartographer. This one is dedicated to Tober Dwayne.
Faith
On Thursday, Sept. 8 my dog Faith was given a peaceful ending to months of pain and suffering.
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Our goal is to raise $10,000 by Oct. 8 to fully fund the next year’s worth of breakfasts (and give us room to grow!).
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Contributor Earns Two International Editorial Awards
Q&A with Alaina Boyer
Hoboscopes: September 9, 2026
Features
Learn More About Nashville’s Increase in Homelessness
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The tide in homelessness has been turning in 2025 at the national level, after a 40 percent increase in national Point-in-Time (PIT) homelessness counts between 2016 and 2024. Nashville, however, has not been able to turn their upward trajectory around just yet.
Features
The Children Selling Newspapers in Nashville 116 Years Ago
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When I see someone selling the Contributor, I think of Lewis Wickes Hine’s time in Nashville.
Features
It Ends finds the finish line, but it gets lost first
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Writer-director Alexander Ullom makes his feature debut with It Ends.
Vendor Writing
A Musical Tribute To A True Tennessee Megastar
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As a music lover, I often write about different musical moments that have a significant impact on my day while selling the paper. Aug. 25, 2026 proved to be one of those days.
Vendor Writing
Living on the Streets With Schizophrenia
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I live with schizophrenia. My parents refused to get me treatment when I was a kid and it got even worse when I was homeless.