Tennessee Equality Project

Rufus Wainwright Talks Weill Tribute ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself’ We check in with the polymath singer-songwriter about his forthcoming ‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself’ ahead of a two-show engagement at City Winery.

Rufus Wainwright in @nashvillescene.com :"So there is a lot to be said for staying here and trying to combat the forces that be, because that is important. But also the fact that I can run away if need be, that makes it important that I stay while I can..."
www.nashvillescene.com/music/featur...

The image shows the first page of the new special report on Transgender Inmates at Risk.

NEW special report: Transgender Inmates at Risk. We knew TN's SB468 meant trouble and it was likely in conflict with federal law. TEP and HRC have prepared this policy brief to help you look at the issues. Full report at the link: assets.nationbuilder.com/tnep/pages/1... .

LGBTQ+, disabled students face exclusion from private schools - Nashville Banner Some Tennessee private schools receiving state-funded vouchers exclude LGBTQ+ students and those with disabilities, raising concerns about discrimination.

The @nashvillebanner.bsky.social looks at discrimination at private schools that accept public voucher money. nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/17/t...

Q&A with Dahron Anneliese Johnson Chaplain Dahron Annelies Johnson is a trans rights advocate who has become a mainstay of activism in the halls where the Tennessee General Assembly meets.

TEP Nashville Co-Chair Dahron Johnson talks about her work in this interview with The Contributor. thecontributor.org/qa-with-dahr...

TEP Special Reports Research and action for the LGBTQ community in Tennessee

It is Transgender Awareness Week. Trans and nonbinary people face many challenges in TN, for example, in education policy. You can learn more about some of these developments with our issue briefs at the link: www.tnep.org/tep_special_... .

Early voting begins today in Tennessee's 7th district congressional election. sos.tn.gov/press-releas... .

YouTube video by TNEquality BoroPride Pageant 2025

The 2025 BoroPride pageant. www.youtube.com/shorts/Uqrtl...

Wedding rings are at the top. The TEP logo is at the bottom. The image says, "Celebrate today's good news from the Supreme Court on marriage by staying committed to fighting for all the issues that matter to the LGBTQ+ community."

We are grateful for good news and for all those who will continue the fight!

Supreme Court to weigh longshot bid to overturn same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics The Supreme Court will meet behind closed doors Friday to consider a longshot bid to overturn its decade-old same-sex marriage precedent, an appeal that is churning fear among some LGBTQ advocates eve...

Deciding whether to decide. www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on sex designations on passports The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon handed the Trump administration another victory on the justices’ interim docket. In a brief, unsigned opinion, the court granted the government’s request to tem...

Yesterday's sad passport decision. www.scotusblog.com/2025/11/supr...

YouTube video by TNEquality Don't let them cut you down. -Gentry Blue

Gentry Blue talks about overcoming the deniers, their artistic vision, and their upcoming work in this interview with TEP Nashville Co-Chair Brian Sullivan. youtube.com/shorts/dn72D...

Lavender Roots Dance Co. Embraces Queer Southern Identity As they look to grow their line dancing class to larger events, organizers see dancing as a vehicle to community

@nashvillescene.com profile of Lavendar Roots Dance Company. www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture...

TODAY/November 3 is the last day to register to vote if you want to vote in the special TN 7th congressional district election. sos.tn.gov/press-releas...

Transgender candidate announces for Shelby County Commission • Tennessee Lookout Tech consultant Lena Chipman will attempt to become the second transgender person elected to local office in Tennessee and first in Memphis.

Lena Chipman announces run for Shelby County Commission. tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/03/t...

Happy Halloween to you!

A group of people holding the TEP Shelby County Committee banner.

We had a good time decoding state legislation last night in Memphis.

More than 2 million LGBT adults in the US rely on SNAP benefits

LGBTQ+ people using SNAP. williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/press/lgbt-s...

YouTube video by TNEquality Love and Community with Chloe-Beth

Chloe-Beth talks love and community with TEP Nashville Co-Chair Brian Sullivan. youtube.com/shorts/Kd3Yq...

Happy Columbia Pride weekend!

YouTube video by TNEquality The power of a voice. -Layna

Layna talks about being a voice for those who can't yet speak out in this interview with TEP Nashville Co-Chair Brian Sullivan. youtube.com/shorts/VfJnB...

YouTube video by TNEquality Refuting anti-trans sports legislation

TEP Nashville Co-Chair Dahron Johnson follows up her last video on anti-trans sport legislation by refuting the arguments made by the far Right. youtube.com/shorts/d1eW8...

The state anti-trans pronoun law took effect this year. State colleges and universities are adopting policies to implement it. The student newspaper at Pellissippi State took a look at the issue. Thanks to Bean Chapman for commenting. www.imaginarygardens.org/index.php/20...

Analysis: Republicans are ridiculing ‘No Kings.’ A striking new poll shows Americans aren’t laughing | CNN Politics New polling reinforces how much the thrust of the “No Kings” message has resonated with much of the American public.

New polling relevant to Saturday's rallies. www.cnn.com/2025/10/22/p...

Tennessee school board considering new policy that would allow district to remove Pride flags A study session was conducted in mid-October and is up for discussion and action Tuesday night.

WSMV on Tullahoma's consideration of a school Pride flag ban policy. www.wsmv.com/2025/10/21/t...

SUMNER COUNTY’s far right county commission, led by Jeremy Mansfield, appoints anti-trans swimmer Riley Gaines to a vacancy on the LIBRARY board: fox17.com/news/local/r...

As a SULLIVAN COUNTY school rejects her giving a speech during the school day🤔: www.timesnews.net/tncms/asset/...

TEP Special Reports Research and action for the LGBTQ community in Tennessee

As Pride flag ban proposals come before local school boards like Tullahoma City Schools, take a look at our report on the issue from March. Find it among other reports at the link: www.tnep.org/tep_special_... .

Video from early in the Nashville rally as people were still gathering. Huge numbers today! The spaces filled in quickly.

Crowd gathering for Nashville rally

Reminder. Coming tomorrow/Saturday in Nashville. Some of the other rally links can be found around the middle of the page.
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

TEP Special Reports Research and action for the LGBTQ community in Tennessee

It is International Pronouns Day. We have two relevant special reports at the link.
First is "Pronoun laws and education in Tennessee" from May 2025 and second is "Parental notification of student's gender identity" from October 2024.
www.tnep.org/tep_special_...