Looking back on a good night in Chattanooga

Early voting so far in Tennessee. via @wkrnnews2.bsky.social www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...

On reading and empathy by Andie Korenge in yesterday's Tennessean. www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

Day 2 of early voting in Tennessee. NO LINES at this location. A good day to cast your ballot.

Early voting has started across Tennessee. We hope you'll get out and vote!

Thanks to Kathy Halbrooks for writing this letter to the editor of The Tennessean in response to Rep. Cochran's recent anti-trans op-ed. www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

Lemony Snicket has an op-ed on book restrictions in today's Tennessean. If you have a subscription, you can find it here: www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

We definitely have a problem in Tennessee. It's our state government. www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...

Early voting begins on Friday. Make a plan to vote. Learn more about the election calendar at the link. sos.tn.gov/elections/ca...

Coming soon to the Belcourt in Nashville via @nashvillescene.com : www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture...

If you're looking for new LGBTQ books, this list has some new recommendations. bookriot.com/new-lgbtq-bo...

Disturbing update to a key report. Read it at the link www.kff.org/lgbtq/overvi... .

A look back at the Lavender Panthers founded on this day in 1973. www.kunc.org/npr-news/202...

Pfc. Barry Winchell died on this day in 1999 after being brutally beaten by fellow soldiers. Stationed at Ft. Campbell, he came to Nashville where began a relationship with Calpernia Addams, a trans woman who performed at Connection.

Find the full information here: williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications... . We must be "mighty real," as Sylvester said, or they wouldn't try so hard to erase us. But we're still here!

We hope you have a good Independence Day. 250 is not too old to learn or relearn some lessons.

@advocate.com on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling upholding state bans on trans people in sports. www.advocate.com/politics/nat...

Aren't you?

@wkrnnews2.bsky.social on the Supreme Court upholding state bans on trans participation in sports with comments by TEP Nashville Co-Chair Dahron Johnson. www.wkrn.com/news/tenness...

Fox 17 Nashville on the Supreme Court ruling on state bans on trans athletes including comments from TEP Nashville Co-Chair Dahron Johnson. fox17.com/news/local/s...

@wsmv.com on today's Supreme Court decision upholding state trans sports bans. www.wsmv.com/2026/06/30/t...

INBOX — @tnequality STATEMENT on reacts the Supreme Court’s new ruling on trans athletes: “Erodes the intent and protections of the 14th amendment”

The Supreme Court has held that discriminating against trans athletes does not violate Title IX or equal protection. Tough day to end Pride month! Opinion here: www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...

We will continue to face hate and lies, but we'll carry the love and truth of Pride with us.

Be ready for a big day of Supreme Court decisions.

Pride organizers worked hard this month and made June an incredible month for our community and allies.

@nashvillebanner.bsky.social on another disgusting campaign ad. nashvillebanner.com/2026/06/29/j...

Rain, heat, and humidity, bad legislation, and a goofy Nuclear Family Month resolution didn't stop Pride in Tennessee this month!

Happy Obergefell anniversary day!

Opinion data and context on the issue. prri.org/spotlight/tr...

12 years ago today, Mayor Dean signed the Metro Nashville employee partner benefits ordinance. Here's a picture from the signing ceremony that includes Council Members and Metro Government employees.

We'll see you at Booth 346 this weekend!

Become a vendor at or sponsor of BoroPride at the link: www.giveoutday.org/story/BoroPr... .

Watching and waiting. www.salon.com/2026/06/18/s...

This is an important shift that is certainly affecting legislation in Tennessee, too. ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur... via @ballsandstrikes.org

Tennessee Bar Association Pride events this Friday. www.tba.org?pg=events&ev...

History brought to life in "The View UpStairs" via @nashvillescene.com www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture...

A good update on this case. fox17.com/news/local/t...

Who can doubt that it's bad right now? But we must not trick ourselves into believing we deserve what we're going through. That is the kind of surrender we must never offer. #Pride rallies our sense of justice and awakens a renewed commitment to overcoming.

This day in history. On June 21, 2016 the Metro Nashville Council passed an ordinance expanding the ability of businesses to have single-use gender neutral restrooms. Photo shows former Councilman Brett Withers (viewer’s left), the ordinance sponsor, speaking to supporters at Graze to celebrate.

TEP was glad to join just us/Oasis Center at Tiffany & Co. in Nashville this morning for some Pride programming.

If you'd like to volunteer with us for a shift at Nashville Pride, reach out at [email protected] . Thanks!

We had a great day at the Mt Juliet #Pride event at Nook. We caught up with @mycluckhut.bsky.social and many other friends. Thanks to Nook for organizing it and thanks to TEP Wilson County Chair Erin Moore for leading our presence at this wonderful event.

A Saturday renewal. www.wkrn.com/news/local-n... via @wkrnnews2.bsky.social

Thanks to Dakerri, Ashley, and Syd for speaking out. abcnews.com/video/134025...

We wish you a good Juneteenth tomorrow! We will see you back here on Monday.

This coming Saturday we'll be at the Mt. Juliet Pride event at Nook located at 11853 Lebanon Road. 10am to 6pm. Stop by and see us.

On this day in 2014 the Metro Nashville Council passed the partner benefits ordinance for city govt employees. Pictured below is our group in blue supporting the measure. We are in the Courthouse hallway with then Councilman Pete Westerholm, one of the sponsors. Photo by Linda McFadyen-Ketchum.

Well-meaning allies sometimes talk about "distractions." It's more accurate to say that we are both a specific target and an example of how far things can go.

@wsmv.com on @nashvillepride.bsky.social grand marshals. www.wsmv.com/2026/06/16/l...