News
Longtime Contributor vendor John Parker will be remembered for his laughter, courage and voice
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John Robert “Bobby” Parker passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was 76 years old.
News
Open Table Nashville raises over $20,000 in one-mile walk fundraiser
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The magnitude of that travel over time — and the toll it takes on our homeless community — is exactly what Open Table Nashville hoped to convey this March.
Features
Esther Mwandiko Kitenge: A Women’s History Month Staff Profile
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In July 2023, Esther Mwandiko Kitenge Esther was hired by The Contributor Newspaper as an Engagement Specialist.
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Contributor Vendors Celebrated for Outstanding Sales and Contributions at The Contributor’s Annual Breakfast
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The annual breakfast was held at Belmont’s Ayers Center, where we recognized the top street newspaper sellers of 2023.
Features
A Black History Unsung Hero: Dr. Katherine Y. Brown, EdD
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Columnist Barbara Womack chats with a local Black history maker
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How the Fair Housing Act helps protected classes in renting, buying and the mortgage process
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In honor of Black History Month, this month’s column outlines the Civil Rights laws that protect your housing rights.
Features
Black History Facts
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It is because of the Jubilee Singers that Nashville, Tennessee is called “Music City.”
Features
Cycling in Nashville: When Bollards and Painted Lines Fall Short of True Infrastructure
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The addition of bollards and fresh paint to delineate cycling spaces is acknowledged as progress by the local biking community, yet many still regard these steps as inadequate.
Features
At Donelson Cafe & Catering, Thanksgiving is shared with all of Nashville
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For six years in a row, Donelson Cafe & Catering extended the communal spirit of Thanksgiving dinner tradition to the larger Nashville community.
Features
Q&A with Executive Director Will Connelly
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As new Executive Director Will Connelly enters his second month at The Contributor, we sat down and asked him a few of his priorities as he begins in his new role.