Pioneering trans soul singer Jackie Shane honored with historical marker in Nashville
Shane was a soul and R&B singer in the 1950s and 1960s credited with helping to pioneer the Toronto Sound.
September 18, 2024
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This punk bakery in Nashville gives trans customers gender-affirming surgery care packages
Guerilla Bizkits tells The Advocate about its post-surgery care packages that provide transgender customers with easy-to-prepare biscuits, jam, and coffee.
July 22, 2024
Hundreds of Patriot Front right-wing extremists march through Nashville
Residents and members of the community were terrified by the militaristic display.
July 9, 2024
This gay couple is encouraging other LGBTQ+ people to become foster parents
“All the kids who come into our house have left an impact on us," say Travis and Michael VanZant, who have fostered 20 children thanks to an agency in Tennessee.
June 25, 2024
Grammy-winner Shelby Lynne's 'Over and Over' is a smoky, searing ode to past love
While celebrating the 25th anniversary of her breakthrough album, I Am Shelby Lynne, the out artist has dropped the single 'Over and Over," about the pervasive memory of past love.
May 24, 2024
Terrorist threat stops Nashville disc golf tournament with transgender player
Somebody threatened violence against Natalie Ryan over her participation in the 2024 Music City Open.
April 25, 2024
Morgxn is proudly queering Southern music - here's how
The nonbinary singer tells us why he ditched L.A. for a very different life in Tennessee.
April 9, 2024
Far-right extremists manipulated and deceived queer folks to create anti-transgender film: report
Uncovering how The War on Children filmmakers Robby and Landon Starbuck used manipulation and misinformation to target the LGBTQ+ community.
February 15, 2024
Right-wing influencers seem happy that Iowa school shooter might be LGBTQ+
Without confirmation about his gender identity or sexual orientation, anti-LGBTQ+ extremists focused on pushing the false notion that transgender and nonbinary people are often mass shooters — they aren't.
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January 4, 2024
Brothers Osborne Triumph with Sixth CMA ‘Best Vocal Duo’ Win Amid Show of LGBTQ+ Solidarity
T.J. Osborne and boyfriend Abi Ventura shined on the CMA red carpet just before the Brothers Osborne secured another historic win.
November 9, 2023
Candace Owens Uses Alleged Manifesto From Nashville Shooter to Be Transphobic
""We have to look evil in the face if we want to defeat it," the right-wing commentator says of the case, in which the shooter is said to have been transgender.
November 7, 2023
Tennessee Neo-Nazis Show Up to Support Far-Right Mayoral Candidate
An extremist shockwave hits tranquil town’s mayoral race.
October 5, 2023
Olivia Hill Sworn in to Nashville Metro Council and Becomes First Out Trans Official in Tennessee
Hill emphasizes that being trans is just a part of who she is, but she aims to offer positive representation.
October 3, 2023
Tennessee’s First Transgender Elected Official, Olivia Hill, May Have to Use Men's Restroom
State laws create an unclear pathway for Olivia Hill’s rights concerning gender-specific facilities.
September 25, 2023
Maryland Man Admits Sending Terror Threats to LGBTQ+ Group, Allies
The man deliberated targeted supporters of the trans community.
September 16, 2023
Nashville Elects Tennessee's First Transgender Lawmaker: Olivia Hill
With the election of Olivia Hill and others, the Nashville-Davidson County governing body now has a female majority.
September 15, 2023
Country Star Ty Herndon Marries Boyfriend in Tennessee Wedding
Congratulations to Herndon and Alex Schwartz!
August 28, 2023
Tennessee Police Officer Sues Claiming He Was Denied Job Over HIV Diagnosis
The officer is currently working for the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
July 28, 2023
Right-Wingers Push Lie That Philly Shooting Suspect Was Trans BLM Supporter
Philadelphia officials say the accused shooter, Kimbrady Carriker, was a cisgender man. And he was more interested in gun rights than Black Lives Matter.
July 5, 2023
The Daily Wire Allegedly Didn't Tell LGBTQ Actors They Were Signing Onto an Anti-Trans Film
The Nashville production is now set to face protests by student activist groups.
June 28, 2023
Garth Brooks Responds to Bud Light Backlash With a Message of Inclusiveness
“Everybody’s got their opinions. But inclusiveness is always going to be me,” the country music star said.
June 13, 2023