The Rev. Ingrid McIntyre holds a sign saying "calling all TN faith leaders" while standing at the Tennessee State Capitol. McIntyre is the Scene's Best Legislative Witness in Nashville 2026.

The Rev. Ingrid McIntyre 

Best Legislative Witness in Nashville 2026: The Rev. Ingrid McIntyre 

Very few people go watch the Tennessee General Assembly’s proceedings every day when it’s in session. Some people have only a cause or two that they take interest in, and others simply wouldn’t subject themselves to it. The Rev. Ingrid McIntyre is unique in her doggedness and versatility. She shows up every day and gets educated on the cause at hand — immigration, healthcare, LGBTQ rights. What’s more, she also leads a church. To paraphrase a Christian sentiment, there is beauty in bearing witness, and McIntyre demonstrates that.