News

Concerts with a Cause

By Hannah Cron | January 15, 2025

How Stars Like Billie Eilish Are Turning Tours Into Tools for Change

Study Looks at How Music Amplifies Environmental Advocacy

By Amanda Haggard | January 15, 2025

Music is a powerful tool for environmental education and advocacy, combining emotion and artistry to inspire action.

The Contributor Joins Class Action Lawsuit Against Tennessee DHS for SNAP Failures

By editorial | January 13, 2025

The Contributor, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty, is joining a class action lawsuit against the Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) for systemic failures in administering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

News Briefs

By editorial | January 8, 2025

Metro Cold Weather Shelter Opens 11 Days in First MonthFrom Nov. 1 through March, Metro operates overflow shelters to help support the city’s shelter needs during cold weather. The operation complements partnerships with the Nashville Rescue Mission, Room In The Inn, Launch Pad, and Oasis. Overflow shelters open at or below 32°F for three consecutive hours, and are based on capacity and funding. People are encouraged to use long-term shelters like the Mission before seeking the emergency overflow shelter, and decisions about opening are typically made by noon the day before the shelters open.

News

We Remember

By editorial | January 1, 2025

At the 2024 Homeless Memorial on Dec. 14, more than 110 people were remembered in a ceremony downtown honoring those who died from the homeless community.

Features

Ways To Help

By Amanda Haggard | December 18, 2024

10 Ways to Build Community in Nashville

Tell your friends to buy and read the newspaper from a Contributor vendor. You’re already there if you’re reading this, but chances are you have at least a couple of folks in your circle who’ve never had the pleasure of interacting with one of our vendors or reading the paper they sell. Vendors grow their microbusinesses by purchasing more copies for 50 cents, which they sell on the street for $2. This is the vendors’ money to keep. Free papers, gear and map badges (reserved locations) incentivize vendors to grow their microbusinesses.