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Woman denied visitation of partner at hospital
Staff members of Rolling Hills Hospital refused multiple requests

A Middle Tennessee woman is seeking answers after being prevented from seeing her partner in a local hospital last week.

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Gay male claims he was drugged and raped
Victim feels he was ridiculed by Franklin Police when reporting the crime

A Middle Tennessee man was allegedly raped earlier this month, and he says that Franklin Police were openly antagonistic when he first reported the incident.

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Out gay Vanderbilt professor named chair of major
Dr. Kevin Johnson to lead Department of Biomedical Informatics

Dr. Kevin Johnson, vice chair of the Vanderbilt University Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI), has been named the department's new chair. His appointment is effective Jan. 1.

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Maria Salas named to Nashville Bar Assn board
New appointment is just one of many responsibilities for the accomplished lawyer

The new appointment is one of many responsibilities for the accomplished lawyer.

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Vanderbilt employee wins World AIDS Day Hero award
Dr. Victoria Jackson has worked in HIV/AIDS education for 25 years

A Vanderbilt employee was recently honored with the prestigious World AIDS Day Hero award in recognition of her efforts to eradicate the worldwide epidemic.

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Nashville lawyer Garrett named chairperson of THRC
Independent state agency works to eradicate discrimination and protect civil rights
Stacey A. Garrett has been elected to chair the board of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC).

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Pride announces return of '2 Chefs/2 Visions'
Event features award-winning local restaurateurs Arnold Myint and Debra Paquette
The third annual 2 Chefs/2 Visions event will be held at Cha Chah from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.

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A healing touch
Alive Hospice offers grief support for the LGBT community

For those who are struggling with life-threatening illnesses, a Nashville institution has offered support for over 35 years.

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