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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
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Hoboscopes: May 22, 2024

By Mr. Mysterio | May 22, 2024

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a registered dashboard mechanic, or a trained wedding DJ.

Vendor Writing
Yellow Graphic reading: Vendor Writing

Pieces of Poetry – 24

By Chris Scott Fieselman | May 15, 2024

What does that C stand for? It stands for,
Whatever you want it to stand for.

Yellow Graphic reading: Vendor Writing
Vendor Writing

The Veil

By Lisa A. | May 15, 2024

The chartreuse lace of Spring drops her veil onto the trees.
Soon I will be covered by Her.

Vendor Writing
Yellow Graphic reading: Vendor Writing

Life and Times of James, aka “Shorty”

By Shorty R. | May 15, 2024

Born June 17, 1958 in Jefferson City, Tenn. on a farm, I started school at the age of six, and continued at the same school until the 8th grade in New Market, Tenn.

Yellow Graphic reading: Vendor Writing
Vendor Writing

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Get The Paper

By Norma B. | May 15, 2024

I was going to get the new paper the day it was released
But my ride was running late

Features

A Few Questions With Megan Barry

By Judith Tackett | May 15, 2024

In today’s Q&A, we asked Barry to comment on several topics about where Nashville is heading.

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