When Amy Allen’s son came out as transgender, he told her first. One evening while they were driving, Allen sensed something was coming.
WPLN’s 2022 Pride Guide: Dozens of LGBTQ events planned in Nashville this week
It’s nearing the end of Pride Month, but this weekend in Nashville, there’s the annual parade and music festival, plus dozens of other shows and events across the city.
‘This is church for some people’: After nearly two decades in business, Lipstick Lounge is a fixture of queer community
Over the past 19 years in business, Lipstick Lounge has become a Nashville institution. Last year, the bar was voted best karaoke spot and best LGBTQ bar in the city by Nashville Scene readers. And as one of just 21 remaining lesbian bars in the country, it draws visitors from far and wide.
At the statehouse: Republican lawmakers move to erase LGBTQ issues from schools, slap librarians with misdemeanors and threaten felonies for abortion pill providers
The General Assembly has kicked into high gear as we cross the halfway mark of session. This week featured hours-long debates, increasingly punitive bills and protests outside the capitol.
A nationwide trend by conservative states to oust LGBTQ discussions from schools makes it to Tennessee
Some Republican lawmakers in Tennessee want to prevent students from learning about LGBTQ issues or culture in schools. The idea isn’t a new one but seems to have a real chance this year.
After banning trans athletes in K-12 sports, Tennessee Republicans take aim at college
In a sequel to last year’s legislation barring transgender students from playing sports at public K-12 schools, trans athletes could also be barred from competing in collegiate sports under new legislation filed in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Predators Prospect To Make History As First Openly Gay NHL Player
A Nashville Predators’ prospect is set to make history as the NHL’s first openly gay player. Luke Prokop came out on Monday, before the 19-year-old defenseman has made his NHL debut.
Gov. Bill Lee Signs Anti-Trans Bathroom Signage Bill Into Law
Tennessee’s latest anti-trans law will expand beyond public schools and into public spaces.
Business Leaders Warn Against Economic Fallout From Anti-LGBT Legislation
Tennessee could be off the table for future NFL, NCAA and FIFA competitions because of the state’s new transgender sports law.
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