<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Out &amp; About Newspaper - Top Stories</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com</link><description>Tennessee's Best GLBT Source for News in Print, on TV and on the Web</description><language>en</language><atom:link href="http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/RSS/index.php" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Howe Named Executive Director of Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5331</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5331</guid><description>The woman who sparked a local and national debate on workplace discrimination has been hired as the first ever executive director of the Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce.</description></item><item><title>Lexus Nashville Fashion Week announces online sale of All Access passes</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5330</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5330</guid><description>Event held Mar. 20-24 celebrates fashion and retail community in Nashville. All Access passes for Lexus Nashville Fashion Week are on sale online through The Community Foundations online initiative NowPlayingNashville.com.</description></item><item><title>Sen. Stacey Campfield not welcome at Knoxville&#39;s Bistro</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5329</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5329</guid><description>Restaurant owner kicks out the anti-gay politician for being &#39;a bully&#39;. Stacey Campfield, the Tennessee Senator who authored the Don&#39;t Say Gay bill, was ousted from a popular Knoxville restaurant Sunday evening by the restaurants owner and manager,...</description></item><item><title>Judge orders more proof in lawsuit against Tennessee over non-discrimination law</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5328</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5328</guid><description>Plaintiffs in Howe v. Haslam Respond to Ruling. Chancellor Carol L. McCoy of the Davidson County Chancery Court in Nashville has given the plaintiffs in the case 30 days to provide additional proof that they have been harmed by the law.</description></item><item><title>Photo Gallery: 2012 Queer Queens of Comedy</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/513</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/513</guid><description>The Queer Queens of Comedy, featuring Nashville&#39;s Barb Neligan, performed at Zanie&#39;s on Jan. 23. HRC is the official sponsor of the tour, and a portion of the proceeds benefited HRC Nashville. </description></item><item><title>Photo Gallery: OutCentral hosts Dennis Shepard</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/512</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/512</guid><description>OutCentral hosted Dennis Shepard, father of the late Matthew Shepard, at a community reception held Jan. 25. Shepard was visiting Nashville to speak about youth bullying and anti-GLBT legislation in Tennessee. </description></item><item><title>Dance Theatre of Tennessee presents &#39;Latin Heat and other ballets&#39;</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5325</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5325</guid><description>Performances on Mar. 3-4 highlight classical, contemporary and modern works. Dance Theatre of Tennessee will present Latin Heat and other ballets, a celebration of dance, music and love, during the first weekend of March.</description></item><item><title>Alive Hospice offering gay men&#39;s grief support group</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5324</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5324</guid><description>Group to meet Thursday evenings beginning Feb. 23. Alive Hospice is offering a Gay Men&#39;s Grief Support Group for Loss of Partner. The group will begin meeting Feb. 23.</description></item><item><title>Tennessee lawmaker: Gays are not mentally healthy human beings</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5323</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5323</guid><description>In response to a constituent&#39;s letter, Rep. John Ragan claims anti-GLBT legislation is not to blame for recent teen suicides. A Tennessee lawmaker has responded to a constituent&#39;s letter regarding anti-GLBT legislation by saying that a gay person...</description></item><item><title>The Brooks Fund names new board members</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5322</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5322</guid><description>Organization supports Middle Tennessee&#39;s GLBT community. The Brooks Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has appointed eight new board members as the group continues assisting Middle Tennessee&#39;s GLBT community.</description></item><item><title>GLSEN of Middle Tennessee releases statement on bullying epidemic</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5317</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5317</guid><description>Gordonsville, Tenn. student commits suicide after years of bullying. GLSEN of Middle Tennessee has released a statement in regards to the death of Gordonsville teen Phillip Parker, who took his life last week after years of bullying about his sexuality..</description></item><item><title>Parents: Tennessee teen took his life because of bullying</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5315</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5315</guid><description>Gordonsville High School student was bullied for being gay. A Gordonsville teenager took his life last week, and his parents say bullying was the cause.</description></item><item><title>Photo Gallery: HRC Nashville Equality Dinner table captain party</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/511</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/511</guid><description>The 2012 HRC Nashville Equality Dinner table captain party was hosted at the home of Michael Ward and David Taylor Jan. 20. This year&#39;s dinner is Saturday, Feb. 25. </description></item><item><title>Second suspect accused of stealing from Vanderbilt</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5309</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5309</guid><description>Samuel Cole Wakefield booked into Davidson County Jail. A second suspect, Samuel Cole Wakefield, has been indicted for stealing more than $60,000 from Vanderbilt University.</description></item><item><title>GLSEN releases study on bullying and homophobia in schools</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5307</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5307</guid><description>National organization also offers instructional resource kit for educators. The Gay, Lesbian &amp; Straight Education Network today released a new report on school climate, biased remarks and bullying, &amp;quot;Playgrounds and Prejudice: Elementary School Climate...</description></item><item><title>Strength in numbers</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5202</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/article/5202</guid><description>GSA of Greater Nashville is a new voice in the GLBT community. Members of the GLBT community in Nashville are now afforded another opportunity to share their perspectives with a new city-wide organization.</description></item><item><title>Photo Gallery: Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/510</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/510</guid><description>The Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville has unveiled the theme and  line-up for its 22nd annual show &amp;ndash; &#34;Collective Color&#34; &amp;ndash; celebrating the  return of color to the design world. The  event is the largest of its kind in the country and will...</description></item><item><title>Photo Gallery: Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/509</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/509</guid><description>The Beveled Edge acted as host for the Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLBTCC) annual membership meeting and holiday party Thursday, Dec. 8. Attendees enjoyed tasty treats and libations and experienced a wide  assortment of treasures housed at The...</description></item><item><title>Photo Gallery: 2011 Autumn Honors</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/507</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/507</guid><description>As part of its third anniversary celebration, OutCentral Cultural Center hosted Autumn Honors to observe recent cultural achievements of  GLBT Nashvillians. </description></item><item><title>Photo Gallery: Cocktails &amp; Cabaret</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/506</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/506</guid><description>Nashville Pride presented the first-ever Cocktails &amp;  Cabaret Friday, Nov. 4 at the home of Jeff  Rymer in the Exchange Lofts. The event featured live music from Nashville singer/songwriter Sarah Brown, light hors d&#39;oeuvres and signature cocktails. </description></item><item><title>Photo Gallery: 2011 Mid-South Pride</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/501</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/501</guid><description>Mid-South Pride took place in downtown Memphis Saturday, Oct. 15. Out &amp; About Newspaper was a sponsor of one of the event&#39;s entertainment stages. The festival was held across the street from the FedEx Forum at Robert R. Church Park, a 10-acre park located...</description></item><item><title>Photo Gallery: Victory Fund Nashville Champagne Brunch</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/503</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/503</guid><description>Pictures from the Gay &amp; Lesbian Victory Fund&#39;s Nashville Champagne Brunch 2011. Featured guests included Victory Fund CEO Chuck Wolfe and Fort Worth city councilman Joel Burns. </description></item><item><title>Photo Gallery: 2011 Nashville CARES AIDS Walk &amp; 5k Run</title><link>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/495</link><guid>http://outandaboutnewspaper.com/gallery/495</guid><description>The Nashville AIDS Walk and 5k Run raises money and awareness for the fight against HIV/AIDS in Middle Tennessee and beyond. The event was held Saturday, Sept. 24 at Riverfront Park. </description></item></channel></rss>
