Pride Journey: Louisville, Kentucky
Joey Amato Feb 03, 2026 Get out your fancy hat and get ready to sip some bourbon because we are headed to Louisville, Kentucky, the home of the Kentucky Derby
March 11, 2026
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Finding Safe, Affirming Fitness Spaces in Memphis
by Cary Vaughn Walking into any gym for the first time can give flashbacks to being the new kid on your first day of school. “Who are these people?” “Is
March 10, 2026
At a Hole in the Wall, the Heart of a City
by William Smythe On a rare night off, I went to Lamplighter Lounge. They were playing a movie: Vegas in Space. Hunny Blunt and India Taco, the drag mothers of
March 10, 2026
Lena Chipman: Leading Out Loud
by Vaniel Simmons Lena Chipman, they/she, is a bisexual, transgender woman currently running for Shelby County Commission District 13. Having lived throughout Memphis and Shelby County for most of her
March 10, 2026
Pretty Little Room: A Historic Memphis Love Story Finds Its Voice
By Ray Rico Opera often asks us to suspend disbelief and feel something true. With Pretty Little Room, Opera Memphis does something more radical: it asks Memphis to look directly
March 9, 2026
Pride Journey Walla Walla: A Hidden Gem for LGBTQ Food, Wine, and Adventure Seekers
Joey Amato Jan 07, 2026 Nestled in southeastern Washington, the charming town of Walla Walla is a destination that combines rich history, award-winning wines, and an emerging culinary scene. With
March 5, 2026
Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center
Joey Amato Feb 18, 2026 As I stepped into the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, the first thing that greeted me was my reflection framed by the words “See History
March 5, 2026
Tea from the T: Transmasc Panel Photos
by Vaniel Simmons Thank you to everyone who joined Mid-South Pride for Tea from T, the trans men panel hosted by Mid-South Pride on January 22 at Evergreen Theatre. It
January 29, 2026
Opening the Doors at Calvary
by Tricia Dewey Calvary Episcopal Church is preparing for its 104th year of the Lenten Preaching Series, held during the six weeks of Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday, February 18.
January 22, 2026
Peace is the New Wealth
by Zack Orsborn Peace is the new wealth, especially in a world that never seems to stop buzzing. I want you to try something that might sound worse than being
January 22, 2026
Between Worlds: Wellness and Bisexual Men in Memphis
by Ray Rico ——————————— Conversations about LGBTQ+ health often leave a large gap. We hear about the needs of lesbians, gay men, and transgender people, but bisexuals, especially bisexual men,
January 21, 2026
Stay Golden: The Outsiders Brings Grit, Heart, and Power to Memphis
Special to Focus The Outsiders arrives at the Orpheum Theatre with a force that feels both familiar and newly alive. Based on S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s
January 21, 2026
