Affirmative Ways to Talk to Yourself

by Ray Rico We are always our own worst critics and oftentimes can be most...

The Importance of Body Confidence

by Jennifer Ferren, LPC-MHSP, ACS | Ferren Family Counseling There is a quote shared by...

Opioids vs. Chiropractic Care

by Sarah Hogan, Memphis Spine and Sport | photos bcourtesy of MSS …the most impactful...

Moxy Memphis Downtown Events

Old Dominick Distillery presents House in the MidSouth at Moxy Memphis DowntownThursday July 22, 20216...

How ‘Fear Street’ Became Queer Street

The director, openly gay writer, and non-binary star on the popular book series' queer evolution...

Dealing with COVID Grief and Anger

by Sheena Barnett It’s been a year since he passed from COVID-19. I always knew...

Energy Healing

by Savannah Bearden | photos courtesy of Healing Panther “Hey Savannah, what would your interest...

On Clovers & Goldfish

story and photo illustration by Moth Moth Moth No matter where you go in Memphis,...

Nashville Pride Festival Presented by Bridgestone and Nissan Announces 2021...

Festival and Parade to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride in downtown Nashville NASHVILLE, TN (July 14, 2021)...

Chuck Saylor, Gay Softball League Co-Founder, Slides into Retirement

by Dr. Michael C. Purvis, league player In 1993, Chuck Saylor and a group of...

Pride Journey: Atlanta

by Joey Amato Almost everyone has been to Atlanta at some point or another. Whether...

Deep Inside Hollywood: Queen Latifah & More!

by Romeo San Vicente Queen Latifah Rising Pride Month may be over but we’re going...

Tips for Traveling with Dogs

Not all dogs that act nervous when they get into a car feel that way...

Shine On, Miss Coco Peru

story by Miss Mothie | photos by Peter Palladino How does one begin to write...

A Magical Mix: Matt Petty + Cristy Michel

by Focus Staff | photo courtesy of Matt Petty You Can Call Me Sir is...

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Affirmative Ways to Talk to Yourself

by Ray Rico We are always our own worst critics and oftentimes can be most critical of our actions. The...

The Importance of Body Confidence

by Jennifer Ferren, LPC-MHSP, ACS | Ferren Family Counseling There...

Opioids vs. Chiropractic Care

by Sarah Hogan, Memphis Spine and Sport | photos bcourtesy...

Dealing with COVID Grief and Anger

by Sheena Barnett It’s been a year since he passed...

Energy Healing

by Savannah Bearden | photos courtesy of Healing Panther “Hey...

profiles

LGBT Advocate: Eileen Hogan

by Robin Beaudoin Ownby | photo courtesy of Eileen Hogan The pandemic has been rough for the beloved bartender, and...

Focus On: Gina Sweat

by Allen Brewer (he/his) | photos courtesy of Gina Sweat...

Maureen Holland

by Sarah Rutledge Fischer | photo by Joan AllisonHolistic AttorneyIn...

Q & A with Vanessa Rodley

by Sarah Rushakoff With a dogged determination to keep the...

Cross Gender in the Gay Old Days

by Vincent Astor In her early days, Memphis was anything...

Travel

Pride Journey: Atlanta

July 12, 2021 No Comments

by Joey Amato Almost everyone has been to Atlanta at some point or another. Whether for a conference or just passing through the Hartsfield-Jackson airport,

Original Memphis: Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

November 27, 2020 No Comments

story and photos by Tricia Dewey Located on the third Chickasaw Bluff, Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is 13 miles north of Memphis and contains 12,529