I'm glad to be back with y'all doing this damn thing! Two weeks ago you heard about a resource here in Knoxville for folks who are houseless and today you are gonna learn more about a grassroots social media movement uplifting LGBT folks in Sevierville. 
Tune in to hear my interview with Winter Starkey, a founder of the Sevierville based Facebook group for the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Winter shares the process of pandemic life bringing forth ways to connect via social media and finding over 1,000 LGBTQIA2S+ humans in the Sevier/Gatlingburg region. They discuss the region's first Pride march amidst worries and concerns of hate crimes. 
Winter discusses some events that have passed after our interview but not to worry, the group has several events coming up: All at the Sevierville Civic Center. All ages welcome

Halloween Party and Costume Contest
October 24th 5:00 pm 
Free admission
Donation appreciated

Thankful Holiday Potluck and Talent Showcase
November 19th 6:00 pm 
Free admission
Donation appreciated

Ugly Sweater Holiday Party 
December 16th 6:00 pm 
Free admission
Donation appreciated

If you want to reach out to the Facebook group or contact Winter, you can find them on Facebook @ SevierLGBTQIA2S+

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Song credits for "I deserve to be here" to the band Tellios.
Image Credits:  Winter Starkey