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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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Learn More About the Nonprofit Industrial Complex: Part 1

By Judith Tackett | March 18, 2026

That day I learned that when the cameras are on, everyone is on the same page. But when the cameras are off, the true discontent and disconnectedness become visible …

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Nashville Humane Association Celebrates 80 Years

By Amanda Haggard | March 11, 2026

“When we help people, we help pets stay in their homes”

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Hoboscopes: March 11, 2026

By Mr. Mysterio | March 11, 2026

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained astronomer, or a certified mop technician.

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‘Whistle’ is more alarming than its familiar premise

By Joe Nolan | March 4, 2026

Horror films are no different: gore, jump scares, final girls, supernatural forces, monsters, masked murderers and more are the reasons we want to watch scary movies in the dark.

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Who Buys the Paper?

By Chuck C. | March 4, 2026

In my almost 19 year association with The Contributor and holding Vendor Badge #0002, I have a pretty good idea who buys our paper.

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‘Keep Hope Alive’

By Barbara Womack | March 4, 2026

A Nashville reporter remembers her meeting with Jesse Jackson

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