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The Spirit of Small Town Pride

By Amanda Haggard | June 17, 2026

Franklin Pride Celebrates Six Years at the Farm

Hoboscopes: June 17, 2026

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained group photographer, or a professional driver on a closed course.

“ … We Need Roses, Too.”

My Uncle Harry is 81 years old this year. He is vital and funny and very technically oriented. He had a great life as a software and hardware engineer in computers.

Q&A with Stephen Watts

Stephen Watts, 29, is a young Millennial with a Gen Z sensibility. Watts has an intersectional view of how his generation works in social justice and advocacy.

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Hoboscopes: May 6, 2026
Q&A with Aftyn Behn
Time Without Housing Is Harm: Why Nashville Needs a Real Homelessness System
Vendor Spotlights

Contributor Vendor Spotlight: James “Shorty” R.

By Brina Ratangee | March 19, 2025

Not many have been with The Contributor as long as Shorty has, who joined in 2009 — only two years after the paper’s founding.

Features

In Memoriam: David Smith Jr.

By Linda Bailey | March 19, 2025

David Smith Jr. passed away on Jan. 13 at the age of 39.

Features

“Luchar! Crear! Poder Popular!”

By Katie Bratcher | March 19, 2025

Working-Class Leaders in TN Fight Poor Housing Conditions

Close up photo of Howard Gentry wearing a suit and showing a soft smile.
Features

Q&A with Howard Gentry

By Judith Tackett | March 19, 2025

Howard Gentry has served as the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk since 2011.

Hoboscopes

Hoboscopes: March 12, 2025

By Mr. Mysterio | March 12, 2025

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a registered fighter-pilot, or a certified surfer.

News
Cover of The Contributor from March 11 featuring a woman with her hands in the air and a slight frown.

Women and Homelessness

By Judith Tackett | March 12, 2025

The Harsh Reality of Living on the Streets as a Woman

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