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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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A Right to Housing: Maria Foscarinis on the Fight to End Homelessness

By Amanda Haggard | June 11, 2025

Foscarinis reflects on her role in shaping federal homelessness policy and the urgent need to reframe how America thinks about housing

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Music That Makes You Sit Up And Take Note

By Norma B. | June 11, 2025

I’m not sure what it is that makes music so memorable in our minds, but it can DEFINITELY have an effect on the outcome of our day.

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Learn More About Foster Care and Homelessness

By Judith Tackett | June 11, 2025

The fact is that homelessness will not end if we continue to inflict the trauma that led to their foster care placement to begin with.

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Hoboscopes: June 4, 2025

By Mr. Mysterio | June 4, 2025

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a verified culturista, or a trained entomological psychologist.

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Summer Reading

By editorial | June 4, 2025

Here is what we’re reading this summer.

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‘Companion’ is scary-fun company to keep on MAX

By Joe Nolan | May 28, 2025

“Companion” shifts through various tones ranging from Sci-Fi to slasher horror, from comedy to romantic drama.

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