by Joey Amato

“Greetings from Athens” mural by Taylor Shaw. Located outside of Classic City Cycling.

Everyone knows that I am a sucker for small-city charm, so I decided to venture about an hour and a half outside of Atlanta to Athens, Georgia, home of rock bands R.E.M., Widespread Panic, and of course, the B-52’s. As soon as I drove into the college town, I knew...

by Tricia Dewey

photo courtesy of the Green Campaign

As Tennessee faces growing fear, division, and uncertainty, the idea of “safe space” has expanded far beyond four walls. It now includes access to healthcare, freedom from political violence, trust in government, and the ability to live openly without fear. For Jerri Green, creating safe spaces is not theoretic...

by Vaniel Simmons

The Mid-South Pride Pageant was an unforgettable night of talent, advocacy, and pride. Congratulations to our contestants and our newly crowned Mid-South Pride Royalty Mx Sairen Strange and Miss Zoey Adams!

photos courtesy of Vaniel Simmons

From stunning performances to unforgettable moments on stage, it was a powerful...

Joey Amato

Feb 03, 2026

Joey Amato in Louisville, Kentucky

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 as well as the world-famous bourbon trail. The city has ranked atop of ...

by Cary Vaughn

Leah Nichols and Jason Johns.
photo by Raleigh Roger

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 this seat taken?” “What am I supposed to do with this?” In a gym, there can be rows of treadmills filled with people who look like they were born knowing ho...