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The Land That Held Us: Remembering Nashville’s Original Tent City
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… this land had served as a sanctuary for unhoused residents for over 40 years. It was never just a camp.
Who’s on the ballot this election season?
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For this special election edition, The Contributor worked to create a mini guide of all the offices and candidates for whom you might be asked to check a box in this year’s election.
Kings & Queens: A History and a Look to the Future
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HELLO, kings and queens. My name is Shawn L.
No matter where I’m at, I refer to people I meet as “King” or “Queen.” It started when I was in prison. In prison some will go against you, but some will go along with you.
A Sleep Study That Nearly Went Awry
I was a bit apprehensive when I arrived that evening. I wandered aimlessly around the room and finally sat down on the bed. At that moment, something unique caught my eye.
Grass Fed Butter
I know. I get it. I’m tired of misleading labels as well. But what really put the icing on the cake for me? Grass fed butter.
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Remembering Old Tent City and Darla the Dog
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Darla the dog came to visit us in the fall of 2008. It was when we lived in that little duplex right by the train tracks with car-glass and graffiti in the backyard.
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The ghost of murdered Clarence Pullis may have haunted his alleged killer Lem Motlow, but it didn’t stop Motlow from building a career in Tennessee spirits and politics
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One of the most powerful men in Tennessee was indicted for murder a more than a hundred years ago.
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Q&A with Rico X
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Rico X has worked with young people throughout his career and recently was named the chief mission delivery officer of the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.
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‘Bring Her Back’ finds the filmmaking Philippous aren’t flukes
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Identical twins Danny and Michael Philippou started their filmmaking careers creating wrestling videos in their Adelaide, Australia, backyard when they were 11 years old.
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Learn More About Potential Federal Homelessness Funding Cuts
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Looming federal funding cuts to permanent housing programs could end housing assistance for tens of thousands of people nationwide, including some Nashvillians.