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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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Learn More About the National Increase in Homelessness

By Judith Tackett | January 22, 2025

More than 770,000 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2024. That is the highest estimated number of homelessness The United States has ever recorded.

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By Judith Tackett | January 22, 2025

How the New CEO of the United Way of Greater Nashville Plans To Build Community

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Study Looks at How Music Amplifies Environmental Advocacy

By Amanda Haggard | January 15, 2025

Music is a powerful tool for environmental education and advocacy, combining emotion and artistry to inspire action.

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Concerts with a Cause

By Hannah Cron | January 15, 2025

How Stars Like Billie Eilish Are Turning Tours Into Tools for Change

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The Contributor Joins Class Action Lawsuit Against Tennessee DHS for SNAP Failures

By editorial | January 13, 2025

The Contributor, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty, is joining a class action lawsuit against the Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) for systemic failures in administering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. 

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The Substance is a sensational gross-out that’s heading for the Oscars

By Joe Nolan | January 8, 2025

Is it weird to be writing about horror movies as we head into the New Year?

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