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,
Lauren Means
December 1, 2020
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in Middle Tennessee.
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
Lauren Means
November 27, 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,
Lauren Means
November 20, 2020
Supporting Queer Youth
Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) are school-based, student-run clubs for LGBTQ+ and Gender Non-Conforming (GNC) youth and their allies. The
Ray Rico
September 28, 2020
Taking District 49: Brandon Thomas is Making Blue Waves
From students getting sent to the principal’s office for wearing a rainbow belt to students organizing an unofficial, speakeasy-like pride
Lauren Means
September 21, 2020
Fighting Stigma One Conversation at a Time
Stigma. It’s something that people with HIV/AIDS have dealt with for decades. Even with all the education available now and
Lauren Means
July 29, 2020
Connecting the Distance with the T-Vals
In the Middle Tennessee area, there’s a group that has been around for quite some time and is showing no
Margo Hall
July 20, 2020
Camping Out Loud
While many events have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our youth still have some options for
Lauren Means
July 19, 2020
Sherri Gray: There Will Be Rainbows
“Besides, we know that after the storms, and the sludge, and the toil, and the troubles… there WILL be glitter…and
Lauren Means
July 15, 2020
Terry Vo: Empowering Youth
Terry Vo’s Nashville story begins in an unexpected way – working for the Japanese government, the first foreign government to
Ray Rico
May 15, 2020
Abby Rubenfeld: A Lifelong Champion for Inclusion
Looking back over Abby Rubenfeld’s life, it’s no surprise why she became a de facto leader of the LGBT+ equal
Ray Rico
May 14, 2020
Melissa Bean: Creating Ripples of Hope
She’s a fierce advocate for the LGBT+ community and has no plans to back down. This is evident in her
Lauren Means
May 13, 2020
