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
Life
Stories of our families and life in our community that affect us all.
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
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
Between Worlds: Wellness and Bisexual Men in Memphis
by Ray Rico ——————————— Conversations about LGBTQ+ health often leave a large gap. We hear about the needs of lesbians,
Ray Rico
January 21, 2026
A Year of Growth and Momentum for the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce
by Erin Swinney As we enter a new year, the MidSouth LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to share the
Erin Swinney
January 15, 2026
Refocus and Redefine Your Needs
Shadeau Rhodes, LCSW, CFTP Therapist at Ferren Family Counseling LLC “What needs your attention today?” This is a question I often
Ferren Family Counseling
January 15, 2026
Memphis Zine Fest: How Queer Underground Publications Build
by Gabriella Lindsay The Memphis Zine Festival recently celebrated its ten-year anniversary. Havenhaus, the downtown venue, was buzzing with creatives
Gabriella Lindsay
January 8, 2026
Digging Deep in the New Year
by Briar Brakhage At the start of the new year, Maria Tyszka (she/they), the proprietor of Lucyja Hygge on Madison
Briar Brakhage
January 8, 2026
The Art of Well-Being: On Stage and Off
by Cary Vaughn When the house lights dim and the stage comes to life in Memphis, audiences are transported into
Cary Vaughn
November 12, 2025
Introducing a New Flavor at Focus: At the Table with Chef Eli Townsend
Special to Focus Focus LGBT Magazine is thrilled to welcome Chef Eli Townsend as our new Food + Drink Editor.
Focus Mid-South
November 12, 2025
