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They Were Promised Apartments, They Got Evictions.

By Mike Lacy | April 22, 2026

Two years ago, Metro Nashville’s Office of Homeless Services promised “Carrie” and her partner “Greg” housing. What came instead of stable housing were evictions, lost documents and a return to the woods.

Hoboscopes: April 22, 2026

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained cryptozoologist, or a certified lawn-care specialist.

Hoboscopes: April 8, 2026

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained primateologist, or a vetted member of the Federal Trade Commission.

Q&A with Tasha Kennard

When Tasha Kennard became the CEO of Thistle Farms in 2022, she was looking for a change of pace.

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Q&A with Ashford Hughes Sr.

By Judith Tackett | December 24, 2025

Ashford Hughes Sr. is the Executive Officer of Student Success and Opportunity for Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS).

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Hoboscopes: December 17, 2025

By Mr. Mysterio | December 17, 2025

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained poinsettia detoxifier, or a certified windshield wiper technician.

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Homelessness Year in Review 2025

By Amanda Haggard | December 17, 2025

The Contributor looks at the events and policy shifts that shaped the year

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Frankenstein is monstrous and masterful on Netflix

By Joe Nolan | December 10, 2025

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein delivers Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel as the sprawling gothic epic it was always meant to be.

Vendor Writing

The Unknown Songwriter, Vol. 1

By M.E. Martin | December 10, 2025

I would like to share with you all my love of music and the craft of songwriting.

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Learn More About Federal Funding Changes to Homelessness

By Judith Tackett | December 10, 2025

If Metro does not step in, more than 100 Nashvillians are at risk of losing their permanent supportive housing by May 2026.

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