Features
Street Art
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A slate of summer exhibitions highlight development and homelessness
The Children Selling Newspapers in Nashville 116 Years Ago
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When I see someone selling the Contributor, I think of Lewis Wickes Hine’s time in Nashville.
Hoboscopes: September 23, 2026
Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a registered horseless carriage repairman, or a trained photo-cartographer. This one is dedicated to Tober Dwayne.
Faith
On Thursday, Sept. 8 my dog Faith was given a peaceful ending to months of pain and suffering.
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Our goal is to raise $10,000 by Oct. 8 to fully fund the next year’s worth of breakfasts (and give us room to grow!).
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Contributor Earns Two International Editorial Awards
Q&A with Alaina Boyer
Hoboscopes: September 9, 2026
Features
Learn More About the Tension between Metro and the Homelessness Planning Council
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Ultimately, the ones who suffer and lose in the midst of these clashes over policy matters are the people who are trying to survive on the streets and in shelters.
Features
Contributor Community Calendar
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A few events, internal celebrations and community information to help keep our readers connected.
Vendor Writing
Back to School for Homeless Kids
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Homeless kids are often sleeping on someone’s living room floor, in the car with their parents or in a shelter. Homeless kids are instructed to hide the fact that they are homeless from their teachers. The teachers can usually tell though. This year, you may want to approach your child’s teacher and offer fresh kids’ underwear and socks, perhaps a few hand me downs. Underwear and socks are the hardest things to keep clean.
Vendor Writing
Obstacles To Learning In A Classroom As A New School Year Begins
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It’s time to go back to school for students here in Tennessee.
Features
Q&A with Kaycee Ensign
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Ensign currently serves as the Housing Policy Manager working in Metro’s Housing Division, which is part of the Planning Department.