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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ remixes Generation X’s childhood memories for retro scares

By Joe Nolan | November 8, 2023

The original Five Nights at Freddy’s video game was released in 2014.

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Where did Wedgewood Get its Name?

By Ridley Wills II | November 8, 2023

The answer involves a championship trotter and several landowners.

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Learn More about Medicaid Expansion and Homelessness

By Judith Tackett | November 8, 2023

Tennessee is among the 10 states where an estimated 2.3 million people would gain health coverage in 2024 if they expanded Medicaid eligibility.

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The power of dog ownership for people experiencing homelessness

By Stacey Kelly | October 25, 2023

A collection of non-stigmatising images of dog owners who are also experiencing homelessness to challenge negative stereotypes.

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Learn More about the Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care Strategic Plan 2023-2026

By Judith Tackett | October 25, 2023

The Continuum of Care’s Homelessness Planning Council (HPC) adopted a newly updated three-year Strategic Plan at its September meeting.

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A Few Questions With Hal Cato

By Judith Tackett | October 25, 2023

The Contributor interviewed Cato as part of our A Few Questions With series where we interview local leaders about their experiences in Nashville.

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The life of Tennessean Cordell Hull

By Ridley Wills II | October 25, 2023

While most men who worked these rafts spent their money in Nashville saloons, Cordell used his money to buy books in a Nashville bookstore.

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Nashville in October

By Staff Report | October 11, 2023

Nashville welcomes the crisp embrace of autumn with a series of enriching events this October.

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Paintings tell the story of formerly homeless artist

By Jim Patterson | October 11, 2023

Muhammed, who lived on the streets in Nashville during a time of active addiction, is now a busy artist in New York.

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Merrill’s Marauders tie to Tennessee

By Ridley Wills II | October 11, 2023

The Marauders were a United States Army special operations unit during World War II.

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