LGBT Ally: Eric Capehart is a man of Action
Author, professor, counselor, mentor and philanthropist: Each of these words describe Eric Capehart. If you ask him, though, he’ll tell
Jamie Lewis
November 3, 2017
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in Middle Tennessee.
Trans Veteran Fights to Give a Voice to the Voiceless
The first thing Carla Lewis will tell you about herself is that she’s perpetually late. On July 27, 2008, the
Facundo Valdez
November 1, 2017
15th Annual Nashville Black Pride
The 15th Annual Nashville Black Pride (NBP) was held Oct. 12 – Oct. 15 with various events held throughout the
Lauren Means
October 21, 2017
Murfreesboro Attorney Redefines Advocacy
Gov. Bill Haslam signed the “natural, ordinary meaning” bill into law on Friday, May 5. By Monday, May 8, Murfreesboro
Facundo Valdez
October 13, 2017
Hannah Nell Advocates for LGBT+ Youth Experiencing Homelessness
“I was a little nervous about coming here,” she said. “I’d never lived in a state where discrimination laws did
Selena Haynes
October 11, 2017
21st Mr. Esquire Crowned in October
The Southeast’s longest-running male impersonator pageant will crown its new king in October!
Ray Rico
October 7, 2017
Dr. Marisa Richmond: Uncertain Times
“It’s going to be a very rough ride over the next three and a half years.” That’s the word from
Mary Reeves
October 7, 2017
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
What’s In a Name
An inside look at the process of a name change when you are transgender. The good, the challenging, and the
Jamie Lewis
September 14, 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
Come as you are: Open Table Christian Church Gives ‘Community’ a new Meaning
For far too many, “church” is a dirty word, and for some, “Christian” may be even worse. Many members of
Ray Rico
September 1, 2017
Laura Bohling: A Period of Reconstruction
Laura Bohling wants you to know you can’t hurt her. She considers herself to be in a unique position, feeling
Michael Wells
August 21, 2017
