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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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Wrap It Up

By editorial | December 3, 2025

It’s Contributor Wrapping Paper time!

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Unzine Nashville and The Contributor Partner to Create Wrapping Paper

By Amanda Haggard | December 3, 2025

The pages of wrapping paper inside the Dec. 3 issue of The Contributor were created as part of collaboration between vendors who sell The Contributor newspaper and Unzine Nashville.

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Hoboscopes: November 19, 2025

By Mr. Mysterio | November 19, 2025

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained turkey baster, or a certified lightbulb changer.

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Wrap It Up

By editorial | November 19, 2025

It’s Contributor Wrapping Paper time!

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Troubled Teens and Traumatized Teachers in ‘Steve’

By Joe Nolan | November 12, 2025

Steve brings viewers a story about a community of outsiders struggling against the indifference of society and its cold and calculating systems.

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Learn More About Street Outreach Options

By Judith Tackett | November 12, 2025

For years, I’ve been advocating for an interdisciplinary street outreach approach in Nashville.

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