Live Free: Olivia Hill Shares Her Story
We all know, deep down, when we are different from what society deems “normal.” There can be an internal struggle, external battles with loved ones and oftentimes loneliness.
December 1, 2020
Lauren Means
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Living His Best Life: Christopher Lester Talks Past, Present and Future of Clifton+Leopold
Christopher lets us in on how Clifton+Leopold came to be and gives advice for anyone looking to take a leap of faith on their own ideas.
November 30, 2020
So Much Love to Give
It’s always nice to share a success story where children who need homes have a smooth transition to adoption. This has been the case for Ernie Ratliff and his husband George Fenner.
November 29, 2020
Supporting Youth: A Matter of Life and Death
In larger cities and metro areas, it’s becoming easier to find resources and services for the LGBT+ community. This is something that’s taken many years and a lot of blood, sweat and tears. Now, it’s members of the community in the suburbs and rural areas that are working to bring resources and services to their areas.
November 27, 2020
“You Are Beloved”
In the South, being affirming to the LGBT+ community is a bold stance to take. We’re fortunate to have organizations that go out of their way to let us know we are loved as we are. The Table is a welcome addition to the list.
November 26, 2020
“It’s What’s Under the Coronet That Counts”
Today, there are almost 1500 Sisters worldwide with over 50 houses in North America and houses on nearly every continent in the world. The Music City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (MCSPI) formed in 2010 when they took the plunge and opened the Nashville house.
November 24, 2020
Announcing the Inaugural 40 Over 40 Honorees
We, at Focus Middle Tennessee, had the pleasure of learning about so many people over the past few months. Several, we already knew, but certainly still learned quite a bit.
November 20, 2020
Avenue Beat, The Miss Fits, and more Join Big Freedia on the OUTLOUD Drive-In Lineup
The fourth annual OUTLOUD Music Festival returns as a drive-in on Saturday, October 24th. The reimagined music-centric drive-in event will continue to feature a fun, energetic, and diverse lineup with Big Freedia, Avenue Beat, and The Miss Fits featuring Jaidyn Diore Fierce (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7), Sapphire Mylan, and Venus Ann Serena with guest host obSINity.
September 30, 2020
By Plane, Train, or Automobile
We love our pets and want them to experience life with us. They want to spend their life with us. What better way to make memories than by traveling to see the world (or at least parts the country)? Here are a few travel tips to help you and your pet get to your next destination.
September 29, 2020
Blessing the Animals Who Bless Us
The bond between pets and their owners is undeniable. It goes deeper than the surface and can be a spiritual connection. No one seemed to know this more than St. Francis of Assisi.
September 27, 2020
Therapy Has Gone to the Dogs…. and Cats!
The Music City LOAL chapter was established in September 2015 and provides certification procedures for therapy pets and their owners, while working to increase public awareness of the benefits of pet provided therapy. Music City LOAL has volunteers in Davidson County and surrounding counties including Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, Williamson, Cheatham and Robertson and is certified through the National LOAL Headquarters.
September 25, 2020
“Because Hate is the Scariest Thing of All”
Fall brings thoughts of pumpkin spice, warm fleece and bonfires. It also means Halloween, Trick-or-Treating and Haunted Houses! While some might not give a second thought as to if a haunted house is inclusive and supportive of the LGBT+ community, one organization, Haunters Against Hate (HAH), is bringing it front and center.
September 22, 2020
