Donuts and Decoding Legislation in Memphis
Join us in the community room as we look at state legislation that will be back in 2026. We’ll read
Event Editor
October 1, 2025
TEP
Power in Policy: TEP’s Purpose
TEP’s Purpose Interviews by Tricia Dewey In the heart of Tennessee, where legislative battles often shape the landscape for marginalized
Tricia Dewey
March 4, 2025
Slate of Hate is Still Trying to Find a Home in Tennessee
by Joan Allison, Focus® Managing Editor (she/her); edited by Shahin Samiei, MPH (he/his)Shelby County Committee Chair, Tennessee Equality Project (ssamiei_mem@yahoo.com)
Ray Rico
March 15, 2021
Dance! Dance! Dance! or Just Tune in for the Music: Franklin Pride Hosting Digital Dance Party
On Saturday, September 12th, join Franklin Pride from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM for their first virtual dance party!
Ray Rico
September 4, 2020
Tennessee Equality Project Relaunches “Counseling Unconditionally”
The Tennessee Equality Project (TEP), as part of their ongoing response to the COVID-19 crisis, has relaunched Counseling Unconditionally, a
Ray Rico
April 15, 2020
TEP Gumbo Contest + Year in Review
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 | 4:30 – 7 PM | PIPKIN BLDG ON THE FAIRGROUNDS by Chris Sanders, TEP Executive Director
Focus Mid-South
January 30, 2020
Buick Audra: Showing Up, Staying Hopeful
Sometimes an ally goes a step further and advocates for or against particular policies that affect the community. Buick Audra
Lauren Means
January 30, 2020
PFLAG Franklin Announces Franklin Pride Festival
PFLAG Franklin, along with the Tennessee Equality Project, will host a one-day pride festival to celebrate equality and build community
Lauren Means
January 25, 2020
TN General Assembly Kicks Off 2020 Session with Discriminatory Adoption Bill from Last Year’s Slate of Hate
Nashville, TN: SB1304, by Senator Paul Rose representing Tipton and part of Shelby Counties, is up for a vote on
Focus Mid-South
January 13, 2020
Igniting the Flame
ACTIVIST JAIME COMBS TALKS ABOUT PRIDE, PFLAG AND WORKING WITH JENNIFER NETTLES
Focus Mid-South
June 1, 2019
Curb Records Matches Taylor Swift Gift to TEP and Calls on Others to Join
Curb Records is proud to join the Tennessee Equality Project, Taylor Swift and over 100 members of the Tennessee clergy
Focus Mid-South
April 15, 2019
Tennessee Equality Project’s Statement on Passage of HB563 by TN House of Representatives
TEP Statement on Passage of HB563 by TN House of Representatives
Focus Mid-South
March 21, 2019
