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Summer Reading
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As is our annual tradition, The Contributor brings you our annual list of books that can take you somewhere the algorithm might not allow.
Back to School
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What Metro Nashville Public Schools Faces This School Year
As school heads back into session for the 2026-27 year, Metro Nashville Public Schools faces a number of new challenges, opportunities and mandates that affect students, teachers and families. From new laws from the state legislature to increased state spending on vouchers to new school start times and a giant budget, MNPS starts the year with a bevy of things on the slate. Here are a few of the larger items facing the district:
MNPS Makes Adjustment to School Start and End Times
After community input and surveys to families last year, Metro Nashville Public Schools will start this year with a new schedule. Start and end times for elementary, middle and high school will now be staggered, with later start times for high school and elementary and no change to the middle school schedule.
Hoboscopes: August 12, 2026
Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained trash can repairman, or a registered hot sauce brand.
Remembering the Legacy of Steve Lindstrom
I remember thinking: who is this middle-aged man who looks like he just came out of a business meeting but has endless energy for outreach?
Q&A with Kaycee Ensign
Ensign currently serves as the Housing Policy Manager working in Metro’s Housing Division, which is part of the Planning Department.
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Hoboscopes: May 20, 2026
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Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained numismatist, or a certified workout DJ.
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One Spoon of Chocolate finds RZA the filmmaker in top form
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In addition to RZA’s rap career, he’s done scores for movies by Jim Jarmusch and Quentin Tarantino, and he’s made four feature films including his new contemporary crime-fu drama, One Spoon of Chocolate.
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Learn More About Why We Need Social Housing
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“The biggest affordability issue in this country is a lack of a living minimum wage combined with a lack of access to affordable housing.”
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“ … We Need Roses, Too.”
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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. We spent 40 years not being able to find each other, but found each other during Covid. He helped me repair my truck.
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Q&A with Stephen Watts
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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.