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Dia de Muertos

By Amanda Haggard | October 21, 2026

This year Nashville will have its first free community Dia de Muertos celebration at the Nashville City Cemetery, which is the oldest continuously operated public cemetery in the city.

Not So Supergirl crashes onto HBO Max

When I say “Supergirl crashes,” of course I mean that she’s wound tight on space sake and falls flat on her face.

Asking For Help: The Big Taboo

You may think that asking for help is easy for homeless people.

Hoboscopes: October 7, 2026

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a registered cornsolver, or a trained haunted mirror technician.

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I Am Next: An Organization That Helps Foster Children Aging Out of the Program

By Norma B. | July 23, 2025

Each year, 800-1,000+ young adults aged 18 to 21 age out of the foster care system in Tennessee.

Q&A with Quatrece McKinney

By Judith Tackett | July 23, 2025

Quatrece McKinney is well known in the nonprofit sector for her engagement in the community.

Learn More About Nashville’s Unified Housing Strategy

By Judith Tackett | July 23, 2025

Metro released a comprehensive Unified Housing Strategy (UHS) earlier this year, which outlines seven strategies, 43 action steps, and an accompanying implementation plan.

Hoboscopes: July 16, 2025

By Mr. Mysterio | July 16, 2025

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained James Dean impersonator or a certified volunteer coordinator.

Free Range Art

By Joe Nolan | July 16, 2025

Daybreak Arts colors outside the clichés

This summer, three remarkable artists are set to bring sometimes-overlooked creative visions to the gallery experience in Downtown Nashville. As part of the curated Art Between the Avenues series, nonprofit artist collaborative Daybreak Arts will activate Gallery 64 inside the historic Arcade Arts venue, re-imagining the space as three immersive mini-galleries that promise to entertain and engage gallery-goers. ScreenshotCorp Posters by BandyBlueBandy as Budd LuddSidney Sparkle

The displays amplify the creative voices of Sidney Sparkle, Blue and Bandy — three artists whose personal journeys through homelessness inform their distinctive artistic styles and stories. Daybreak Arts curated this groundbreaking show to highlight how art can become a vehicle for survival, transformation and profound human connection. The organization is dedicated to utilizing the arts to create income and connection for those who’ve experienced homelessness.This show is the latest display in a mini-trend of local exhibitions by artists who’ve lived on Nashville’s streets, beginning with the excellent “Do You Know How Good You Are?” show by Room In The Inn artists at Julia Martin Gallery in June.