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The Greatest Generation

By Ridley Wills II | June 21, 2023

War stories about eight of the 142 Belle Meade Country Club members who served in one of the armed forces during the war.

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A Few Questions with Councilmember Bob Nash, District 27

By Judith Tackett | June 21, 2023

The Contributor talked with Nash as part of a series called A Few Questions With where we interview councilmembers about their district’s most pressing issues.

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Thoughtful Solutions

By Amanda Haggard | June 21, 2023

A collaboration between Launch Pad, Second Harvest and a Vanderbilt organization discusses gender, identity and hunger in LGBTQIA+ communities.

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A Few Questions with Vice Mayor Jim Shulman

By Judith Tackett | April 26, 2023

The Contributor talked with Shulman as part of a series called A Few Questions With where we interview councilmembers about their district’s most pressing issues.

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This History of the Doctor’s Building

By Ridley Wills II | April 26, 2023

Haven’t you admired the six-story brick building at 710 Church Street along with its neighbor, the Bennie Dillon Building?

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Amanda Kim’s ‘Nam June Paik’ documentary depicts an eccentric genius

By Joe Nolan | April 26, 2023

Nam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV screens at the Belcourt as part of their Science on Screen series on Wednesday, April 26, at 8 p.m.

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Learn More about the Dangers of Encampment Sweeps

By Judith Tackett | April 26, 2023

A new study confirms encampment sweeps can have detrimental outcomes for people experiencing homelessness.

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We Must Protect Our Children

By Barbara Womack | April 26, 2023

When Justin Jones, Justin Pearson and Gloria Johnson dared to stand up for the children in this state, they were punished.

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‘Contributor’ vendor Mark Dodd remembered as loving, kind

By editorial | April 26, 2023

Contributor vendor Mark Dodd died in mid-April. He was a loving man who relished times with friends.

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Thomas Mitchell, known for his big heart, made an impression on ‘Contributor’ staff

By editorial | April 26, 2023

Contributor vendor Thomas Mitchell, 51, passed away in March. His family described him as having a big heart.

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