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September 17, 2026

What Pride Looks Like in Rural Tennessee

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What Pride Looks Like in Rural Tennessee

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Nashville-born and nationally beloved artist morgxn joins host Rachel Iacovone to talk about Fruity Farm, the queer-owned farm he runs with his husband, Gabriel, in Sumner County. This Saturday, September 19, Fruity Farm will host the second annual Affirming Sumner Pride Festival. Morgxn shares how the festival came to be, why small-town Pride matters, and how the farm became a home for Pride after previous venues fell through. This year’s event is free, but an RSVP is required to receive the address. Space is still available!

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