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The Library: A Place To Find More Than A Good Book
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Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, but you didn’t know for sure which one?
Back to School
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What Metro Nashville Public Schools Faces This School Year
As school heads back into session for the 2026-27 year, Metro Nashville Public Schools faces a number of new challenges, opportunities and mandates that affect students, teachers and families. From new laws from the state legislature to increased state spending on vouchers to new school start times and a giant budget, MNPS starts the year with a bevy of things on the slate. Here are a few of the larger items facing the district:
MNPS Makes Adjustment to School Start and End Times
After community input and surveys to families last year, Metro Nashville Public Schools will start this year with a new schedule. Start and end times for elementary, middle and high school will now be staggered, with later start times for high school and elementary and no change to the middle school schedule.
Hoboscopes: August 12, 2026
Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained trash can repairman, or a registered hot sauce brand.
Remembering the Legacy of Steve Lindstrom
I remember thinking: who is this middle-aged man who looks like he just came out of a business meeting but has endless energy for outreach?
Q&A with Kaycee Ensign
Ensign currently serves as the Housing Policy Manager working in Metro’s Housing Division, which is part of the Planning Department.
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Hoboscopes
Hoboscopes: July 15, 2026
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Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained soft-serve machine repairman, or an official Meat Loaf biographer.
Features
How to Make a Killing misses the target on HBO Max
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Glen Powell stars in How to Make a Killing as Becket Redfellow, the disowned heir of an obscenely wealthy family.
Features
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.
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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. It didn’t matter who you were, I was gonna call you king or queen. I was known as Mr. King and Queen in prison because of that.
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A Sleep Study That Nearly Went Awry
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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.