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Vendor Writing

Vendor Writing
A woman gives a soft smile from her bed while recovering from a broken leg.

Wish I Could Walk

By Jamie W. | November 8, 2023

I wish I wish I could walk but I’m scared that if I try to walk I will fall down.

Vendor Writing
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One Day at a Time

By Shorty R. | November 8, 2023

Lord, just give me the strength to face my tests and tribulations one day at a time.

Vendor Writing
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Equal, Not Controlling

By John H. | November 8, 2023

Ever since I was a kid I’ve been reading God’s word.

Vendor Writing
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Pieces of Poetry – 11

By Chris Scott Fieselman | November 8, 2023

They called me The Captain,
But I was more like their Dad.
But what The City wanted,
The City grabbed,

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A Star-studded Tribute to Ronnie Milsap

By Norma B. | November 8, 2023

In honor of my mom I recently had an opportunity to attend a star studded tribute to Ronnie Milsap at Bridgestone Arena.

Vendor Writing
A group of people stand inside a restaurant smiling at the camera.

Shugga Hi

By Daniel H. | November 8, 2023

They offer a free Thanksgiving meal out of their love for the community.

Vendor Writing
A man sits in his motorized wheelchair in downtown Nashville. He is smiling and you can see large buildings behind him.

A Musical Instrument that You Eat With

By William B. | November 8, 2023

I’ve always loved music. I started singing at three years old.

A woman smiles in her kitchen holding keys to her new apartment and petting her dog.
Vendor Writing

Decisions

By Vicky Batcher | October 25, 2023

A longtime Contributor vendor details her journey of homelessness.

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WeGo Takes Seniors for a Ride — Again

By Jen A. | October 25, 2023

I have lived through any number of “plans to improve” Nashville’s transit system.

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Pieces of Poetry 10

By Chris Scott Fieselman | October 25, 2023

Chris F. continues his poetry series with “Recollect?” and “The Parable of the55 Gallon Drum.”

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