Over the past four years, the Scene’s “Hey, Thanks” issue has become my favorite Thanksgiving tradition. Don’t get me wrong — I never tire of four-day weekends, The Last Waltz and my mom’s sweet potato casserole. But hearing from the Scene’s staff and contributing writers about which Nashville institutions they’re grateful for? It always puts me in the spirit of the season.
In this year’s installment, you’ll find our messages to school staff, child care providers and poll workers, as well as institutions old and new that make our city a unique one. Read along with us as we at the Scene look at Nashville and say, “Hey, thanks.” —D. PATRICK RODGERS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
From Parnassus to The Bookshop and Novelette, Nashville is flush with great bookstores that host great events
We depend on you to help the person in the mirror better match the way we see ourselves
Therapists continue to do their important, difficult work day after day, year after year
In a post-Roe Tennessee, the nonprofit continues to support ‘abortion forever no matter what’
To the workers who have joined ranks to improve pay and working conditions across an array of industries
The fridge and those who fill it embody community care
A Wedgewood-Houston software company’s app helps you see when traffic is blocked by trains
For its 25th anniversary, the nonprofit advocacy group went above and beyond
For many parents, these workers are a salvation
To the volunteers and full-time administrators who work to protect democracy
You’ve completely changed the way I view my commute
The North Nashville nonprofit makes me feel lucky to live in our city
To the teachers, paraprofessionals, office staff and others who do important work to support Nashville’s students
NPL’s 20 locations offer services that most Nashvillians probably aren’t aware of
To the spooky-season tradition that strengthened bonds for me and my life partner
To the folks who helped me recover almost-lost memories when I needed them most
Illustration by Kylie Taylor (@handtayloredtype)
