This year, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee gave an unprecedented $5 million to a handful of groups fighting sex trafficking, which advocates say is part of a bigger push to change how the sexually exploited are treated. The biggest chunk of money went to End Slavery Tennessee.
Prominent Nashville Nonprofit Thistle Farms Is Expanding Again
Thistle Farms, a Nashville nonprofit that sells products made by survivors of addiction and sexual exploitation, is expanding yet again, thanks to a spike in sales during the pandemic.
Teaching Tennessee Hair Stylists And Barbers To Spot The Signs Of Domestic Violence
Hair stylists and barbers are notorious confidantes. So much so that a new Tennessee law, passed during the pandemic, will soon require them to recognize signs of domestic violence.
Advocates, Law Enforcement Fear Impact Of Permitless Gun Law On Domestic Violence Survivors
Tennessee has one of the highest rates of women killed by men, most of whom are partners or family members using a gun. That is why those who deal daily with the consequences of domestic violence are among the most vocal critics of the new law that eliminates the state’s gun permit requirement.
A Novel Bike Track In A Historic North Nashville Park Is Meant To Inspire A New Generation Of Riders
There’s a new — and unique — bike track in town. The Watkins Park Pump Track is located in a historic North Nashville greenspace, and it’s part of an ongoing effort to inspire kids through biking.
How Nashville’s Sexual Assault Center Has Innovated During The Pandemic
Despite shelters in place and social distancing, Nashville’s Sexual Assault Center is seeing more clients than ever during the pandemic. Some are seeking help for recent assaults, others for past traumas.
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