Nashville Pride events span all month long

Pride has expanded over the years to encompass far more than a march, a parade or a festival. Pride is a season for the LGBT community that stretches way beyond the typical June dates, now celebrated from spring to fall in various cities, and it is a way of life that is gradually expanding beyond the large and mid-sized urban centers. 

Nashville Pride (June 23–24), Mid-South Pride (September 28–30), and Knoxville Pride (June 23) used to be the opportunities for LGBT citizens of Tennessee’s Grand Divisions to congregate and celebrate our diversity and strength. But recent years have seen many smaller cities make additions to this list: Cookeville (June 2), Murfreesboro (September 8), and Chattanooga (October 7) are some of the most recent and popular. 

And within Nashville, Pride has grown as well, both in terms of official Pride month events and unofficial additions to the calendar of celebrations. Below some of the major events leading up to the Festival in Nashville that will give you the chance to really get your Pride spirit amped up! 

 

Nashville Sounds Pride Night

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 

Join the Nashville Sounds for Pride Night at First Tennessee Park on Tuesday, June 5th at 7 p.m. Use the code PRIDE18 to access the Pride seating and discounts. https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nashvillesounds/EN/promotion/home 

 

Nashville Pride Turn About 

Friday, June 8, 2018 

Join Nashville Pride and members of the community as they Turn About to raise money for the annual Nashville Pride Festival. Doors at PLAY Dance Bar open at 8 p.m., with the show starting at 9 p.m. All door and tips help raise funds for the Nashville Pride Festival. 

 

Nashville Pride Pageant

Sunday, June 10, 2018 

Come out to PLAY Dance Bar and watch the competition to crown Ms Nashville Gay Pride. Doors open at 8 p.m. 

 

Nashville Pride Spirituality Night

Monday, June 18, 2018 

This annual night of story and song allows LGBT people to celebrate their Pride and their spirituality, to remember those lost or disenfranchised, and to inspire the community to move forward. The event, held at Benton Chapel at 7 p.m., features a joint choir, local LGBTQ+ artists, leaders, and allies, and an introduction of inclusive faith communities of Nashville, as well as non-religious yet spiritual communities, and individuals. 

 

Family Feud for Pride

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 

The top 100 answers are on the board! Grab your friends and join us for a zany game of Family Feud supporting Pride! This is a free event, and teams representing Nashville LGBT groups will be participating, so come out to Tribe at 7 p.m. and enjoy the show! 

 

 

 

 

 

WhistlePig + Alfa Romeo F1

SHOREHAM, VT (September 13, 2023) — WhistlePig Whiskey, the leaders in independent craft whiskey, and Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake are waving the checkered flag on a legend-worthy release that’s taking whiskey to G-Force levels. The Limited Edition PiggyBack Legends Series: Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Barrel is a high Rye Whiskey selected by the Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake drivers, with barrels trialed in their wind tunnel to ensure a thrilling taste in every sip.

The third iteration in WhistlePig’s Single Barrel PiggyBack Legends Series, the Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Barrel is bottled at 96.77 proof, a nod to Valtteri Bottas’ racing number, 77, and the precision of racing. Inspired by Zhou Guanyu, the first Chinese F1 driver, this Rye Whiskey is finished with lychee and oolong tea. Herbal and floral notes of the oolong tea complement the herbaceous notes of WhistlePig’s signature PiggyBack 100% Rye, rounded out with a juicy tropical fruit finish and a touch of spice.

Keep readingShow less
by Spectrum Medical Care Center

Nurse Practitioner Ari Kravitz

When I started medical transition at 20 years old, it was very difficult to get the care I needed for hormone replacement therapy because there are very few providers trained in starting hormones for trans people, even though it’s very similar to the hormones that we prescribe to women in menopause or cisgender men with low testosterone.

I hope more providers get trained in LGBTQ+ healthcare, so they can support patients along their individual gender journey, and provide the info needed to make informed decisions about their body. I’ve personally seen my trans patients find hope and experience a better quality of life through hormone replacement therapy.

Keep readingShow less

Descanso Resort swimming pool and lounge area

Descanso Resort, Palm Springs' premier destination for gay men, just received Tripadvisor's highest honor, a Travelers' Choice "Best of the Best" award for 2023. Based on guests' reviews and ratings, fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor's 8 million listings around the world receive the coveted "Best of the Best" designation. Descanso ranked 12th in the top 25 small inns and hotels category in the United States. Quite an accomplishment!

Open less than two years, Descanso Resort offers gay men a relaxing and luxurious boutique hotel experience just minutes away from Palm Springs' buzziest restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping. Descanso has quickly established itself as a top destination for sophisticated gay travelers, earning hundreds of 5-star guest reviews and consistently ranking in Trapadvisor's top positions alongside brother properties Santiago Resort and Twin Palms Resort.

Keep readingShow less