Features
A New Mayor and the Path to Bicycle-Friendly Streets
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Nashvillians who hope for bicycling to become a practical, safe and sustainable daily mode of transportation know the city has a long way to go to reach that goal.
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Addressing the Urgent Need for Improved Homelessness Mortality Data Collection in Nashville
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Tracking and evaluating homeless mortality data locally and nationally is vital to developing health and housing strategies to save lives.
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A letter from Cathy Jennings as she transitions into a new role
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Since 2018, I have been privileged to serve as the executive director of The Contributor, and the journey has been deeply enriching, thanks to a team like those at the nonprofit and the community around us.
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Vendor June Potts remembered for her spark, commitment
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Longtime Contributor vendor Carol June Potts, who also wrote and did art in the paper, passed away on Oct. 14 after a battle with cancer.
News
Q&A With Freddie O’Connell
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Freddie O’Connell, Nashville’s newest mayor, sat down with The Contributor to talk about Homelessness and his 15 fixes.
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Paintings tell the story of formerly homeless artist
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Muhammed, who lived on the streets in Nashville during a time of active addiction, is now a busy artist in New York.
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Margaret Renkl on beauty, climate change, and her literary devotional, ‘The Comfort of Crows’
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Starting in winter, Renkl seeks — and finds — a remarkable clarity as she moves week by week through each season of a difficult year of change.
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Could You Be the Next Joe?
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Many volunteers come to The Contributor the best way: They’ve bought a newspaper from a vendor and they want to know how they can help the organization.
Vendor Writing
Volunteer Spotlight: Christine Doeg
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We have a great group of diverse and interesting people who serve as our volunteers, but there is ALWAYS room for more!
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Dear Charlie
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Charles Strobel, founder of Room In The Inn and advocate and friend of the homeless community in Nashville died on Aug. 6.