Deconstruction: Change of Heart, Change of Mind
Tony Woodall: “My life now is simply about helping people become aware of who they already are.” Tony Woodall grew
Selena Haynes
September 18, 2019
Middle Tennessee
A fresh look at the LGBT+ Culture and Communities in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Joe Woolley Takes Nashville LGBT Chamber to New Heights
When Lisa Howe announced she would be stepping down as Executive Director of the Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the
Joey Amato
September 14, 2019
Ask Allie: Honoring LGBT Trailblazers
by Sarah Rutledge Fischer Dear Allie,I’m a young queer kid in my early twenties. I know that things haven’t always
Sarah Rutledge Fischer
September 13, 2019
Sky for Forever: “Dear Evan Hansen” Lands in Music City
“I wish everything was different. I wish that I were a part of something.” At one time or another, we
Lauren Means
September 11, 2019
Building a Community: Amna Osman Takes the Reins of Nashville Cares
“Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable,” is a Kenyan proverb that speaks to the wisdom of making one stronger by
Laura Valentine
September 9, 2019
Getting to Know IONA
Murfreesboro is hosting its fourth annual Boro Pride event on September 7. George Manus, better known as the drag queen
GK Gurley
September 7, 2019
Upcoming Events for Sept+Oct 2019
Your guide to the “must-go” events for this October + November! HAVE AN EVENT TO LIST? DO IT ONLINE AT
Focus Mid-South
September 5, 2019
Pride Journeys: St. Louis
By Joey Amato The last time I was in St. Louis I was still in my 20s, and I had
Focus Mid-South
September 3, 2019
Grand Rapids Teams with Saugatuck/Douglas and Pride Journeys to Host First West Michigan Specific LGBTQ Media Trip
By Focus Staff This August, the convention and visitors bureaus of Grand Rapids and Saugatuck/Douglas joined forces to host their
Focus Mid-South
September 3, 2019
Prepping for PrEP
Although you may only now be starting to hear and see more about “PrEP,” which stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, it’s
Focus Mid-South
September 2, 2019
Dear Allie: Domestic Partner Violence: Is Your Safety Plan Ready?
I’m a 23-year-old transman married to a 30-year-old woman. I adore her, but I am such a disappointment to her.
Sarah Rutledge Fischer
August 27, 2019
Abandoned: Capturing Fleeting Moments With Jay Farrell
Raw, profound, unsullied: This is just how Jay Farrell likes his emotions. These are also just some of the words
Focus Mid-South
August 26, 2019
