Valerie June: From Memphis
The voice on the phone is girlish and sweet with a distinct Jackson, Tennessee Southern drawl. She is fresh off
Ray Rico
September 23, 2017
Culture
Exploring and discovering the culture that shapes us through arts+entertainment, law+ethics, and news that affects the community throughout Middle Tennessee
Sinclair set to Play Franklin’s Pilgrimage Festival in September
Her music and unique voice permeate your soul. If ever there was a true love affair, Sinclair and her music
Selena Haynes
September 20, 2017
Riley Parra Web-Series Launches to Rave Reviews
tello Films recently released their 6-episode web series, Riley Parra, which is modeled after a series of books about a
Ray Rico
September 7, 2017
Introducing Chef Jay Kill
Focus welcomes our new food+beverage columnist, Chef Jay Kill. He will be answering your most burning questions. Before Chef Jay
Selena Haynes
September 5, 2017
LGBT Dance Musician Joey Suarez Overcomes Abuse and Celebrates Pride
Energetic. Dynamic. Electrifying. These are just a few words used to describe LGBT dance/pop musician Joey Suarez. A resident of
Selena Haynes
August 18, 2017
Big World, Little Om Celebrates Diversity Through Animation
Big World, Little Om is a campaign to create a television program for LGBTQ children and other children living in
Ray Rico
August 17, 2017
Nashville-Based tello Films Receives Emmy Nomination
Recently, tello Films received its first Emmy nomination for their original web series “secs & EXECS.” Actress, Mindy Sterling received
Ray Rico
August 16, 2017
Alt. Queer Rock Band Fame&Fiction Embarks on First-Ever Tour
Nashville-based alternative 6-piece queer rock band FAME&FICTION will embark on their first tour ever beginning next week.
Ray Rico
August 8, 2017
Fame+Fiction: Not Your Momma’s Rock n’ Roll
Six of the busiest musicians around are all part of Fame+Fiction. Focus recently pinned them down so our readers can
Selena Haynes
July 29, 2017
Meet Chef Jay Kill of Q&A With Chef Jay
Focus welcomes our new food+beverage columnist, Chef Jay Kill. He will be answering your most burning questions. Before he begins,
Selena Haynes
July 19, 2017
Two men on a Mission at Half Hill Farm
When Christian Grantham returned to Middle Tennessee from Washington D.C. with his husband Vince Oropesa, he wasn’t sure what to
Facundo Valdez
July 18, 2017
Focus Middle Tennessee Launches With ‘Coming out’ Party
Focus Middle Tennessee launched with a coming out party at The Lipstick Lounge in Nashville for its “Coming Out” issue
Facundo Valdez
June 28, 2017
