Celebrating Franklin Pride

This Is Nashville · May 31, 2023 · 50m

Franklin Pride is this weekend. The festival narrowly survived a months-long campaign to have the city deny its permit over backlash against last year’s drag performances.

In today’s episode, we’re talking with Franklin Pride organizers about that controversy and what attendees can expect this year. We’re also joined by two Tennessee drag queens to hear how they’re celebrating Pride this year.

But first, Tennessee passed a first-of-its-kind law restricting drag from public spaces, but a judge blocked it the night before it would’ve taken effect. A ruling in that case is expected as early as…