Pride Journey: Athens, Georgia
by Joey Amato Everyone knows that I am a sucker for small-city charm, so I decided to venture about an
Joey Amato
March 24, 2026
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Celebrating our LGBT+ community and our allies by bringing you stories of our life, music, food+entertainment, health+wellness, and advocacy in the Mid-South.
Jerri Green Building Safe Spaces Across Tennessee
by Tricia Dewey As Tennessee faces growing fear, division, and uncertainty, the idea of “safe space” has expanded far beyond
Tricia Dewey
March 20, 2026
Crowned in Pride: 2026 Mid-South Pageant
by Vaniel Simmons The Mid-South Pride Pageant was an unforgettable night of talent, advocacy, and pride. Congratulations to our contestants
Vaniel Simmons
March 18, 2026
Pride Journey: Louisville, Kentucky
Joey Amato Feb 03, 2026 Get out your fancy hat and get ready to sip some bourbon because we are
Joey Amato
March 11, 2026
Finding Safe, Affirming Fitness Spaces in Memphis
by Cary Vaughn Walking into any gym for the first time can give flashbacks to being the new kid on
Cary Vaughn
March 10, 2026
At a Hole in the Wall, the Heart of a City
by William Smythe On a rare night off, I went to Lamplighter Lounge. They were playing a movie: Vegas in
William Smythe
March 10, 2026
Lena Chipman: Leading Out Loud
by Vaniel Simmons Lena Chipman, they/she, is a bisexual, transgender woman currently running for Shelby County Commission District 13. Having
Vaniel Simmons
March 10, 2026
Pretty Little Room: A Historic Memphis Love Story Finds Its Voice
By Ray Rico Opera often asks us to suspend disbelief and feel something true. With Pretty Little Room, Opera Memphis
Ray Rico
March 9, 2026
Pride Journey Walla Walla: A Hidden Gem for LGBTQ Food, Wine, and Adventure Seekers
Joey Amato Jan 07, 2026 Nestled in southeastern Washington, the charming town of Walla Walla is a destination that combines
Joey Amato
March 5, 2026
Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center
Joey Amato Feb 18, 2026 As I stepped into the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, the first thing that greeted
Joey Amato
March 5, 2026
Tea from the T: Transmasc Panel Photos
by Vaniel Simmons Thank you to everyone who joined Mid-South Pride for Tea from T, the trans men panel hosted
Vaniel Simmons
January 29, 2026
Opening the Doors at Calvary
by Tricia Dewey Calvary Episcopal Church is preparing for its 104th year of the Lenten Preaching Series, held during the
Tricia Dewey
January 22, 2026
