Tag Archives: LGBTQ

A Tennessee Tech student has started a magazine for LGBTQ teens and young adults in the Upper Cumberland. CEO of “Girls, Gays, and Theys” Magazine Lane Mochow said that he wanted to create a magazine of more substance than typical teen magazines. He said that he also wanted it to be an outlet for LGBTQ youths to feel a sense ... Read More »

A group of Upper Cumberland neighbors has incorporated an organization dedicated to educating the community about inclusion, and celebrating each other’s differences. The Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates is a non-partisan non-profit that discusses issues surrounding diversity, poverty, and religion. Co-Chair Wilson Jackson said the goal is to bring communities together in celebration of their differences. “As a new organization, our ... Read More »

The Highlands Economic Partnership is looking to connect with minority owned businesses in the area to improve representation both internally and in the community. Communications Director Allison Boshears said representing minority groups is something they want to improve at. While also reassessing the way Putnam county is marketed. Boshears said the goal is creating an Inclusion Council and getting them ... Read More »