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Image 1 of 1: The Gay and Lesbian Community Center, also known as The Center, opened in February 1991 at 703 Berry Road. It was a place to gather for events, support groups, and general information about LGBTQ+ issues and local gay-friendly businesses. The Tennessee Gay and Lesbian Alliance previously used the space and when they disbanded the owner wanted to continue its use for the LGBTQ+ community. The organization hosted public programs on religion, political issues, health, and more. They had a little library of shelves filled with books and magazines on LGBTQ+ topics and shared event fliers in the area. In 2001, The Center moved to 961 Woodland Street and was renamed the Rainbow Community Center. The Center closed in 2003.
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center, also known as The Center, opened in February 1991 at 703 Berry Road. It was a place to gather for events, support groups, and general information about LGBTQ+ issues and local gay-friendly businesses. The Tennessee Gay and Lesbian Alliance previously used the space and when they disbanded the owner wanted to continue its use for the LGBTQ+ community. The organization hosted public programs on religion, political issues, health, and more. They had a little library of shelves filled with books and magazines on LGBTQ+ topics and shared event fliers in the area. In 2001, The Center moved to 961 Woodland Street and was renamed the Rainbow Community Center. The Center closed in 2003.

The Gay and Lesbian Community Center, also known as The Center, opened in February 1991 at 703 Berry Road. It was a place to gather for events, support groups, and general information about LGBTQ+ issues and local gay-friendly businesses. The Tennessee Gay and Lesbian Alliance previously used the space and when they disbanded the owner wanted to continue its use for the LGBTQ+ community. The organization hosted public programs on religion, political issues, health, and more. They had a little library of shelves filled with books and magazines on LGBTQ+ topics and shared event fliers in the area. In 2001, The Center moved to 961 Woodland Street and was renamed the Rainbow Community Center. The Center closed in 2003.

Gay and Lesbian Community Center

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The Gay and Lesbian Community Center, also known as The Center, opened in February 1991 at 703 Berry Road. It was a place to gather for events, support groups, and general information about LGBTQ+ issues and local gay-friendly businesses. The Tennessee Gay and Lesbian Alliance previously used the space and when they disbanded the owner wanted to continue its use for the LGBTQ+ community. The organization hosted public programs on religion, political issues, health, and more. They had a little library of shelves filled with books and magazines on LGBTQ+ topics and shared event fliers in the area. In 2001, The Center moved to 961 Woodland Street and was renamed the Rainbow Community Center. The Center closed in 2003.

Title Gay and Lesbian Community Center
Creator Nashville Historical Foundation
Author Alex Olive
Date 1991; 2003
Address 703 Berry Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37204
Type Building
Coverage Area 2
Source Emily Whitcomb, property owner; Joyce Arnold, director
Contributor Tennessee Gay and Lesbian Alliance; Tennessee Vals; Rainbow Community Room; Penny Campbell
Subject New Nashville; Education; Civic Organizations; Events; LGBTQ; Neighborhoods; Sexuality
Keywords Buildings, Berry Hill, Community Centers, Community Education
Rights CC BY-NC 4.0