HB 0754/SB 0676 is designed to restrict and surveil gender-affirming care for adults in Tennessee. It would require that all gender-affirming care providers and insurance companies that cover gender-affirming care also cover so-called “detransition” care. It would also require gender-affirming care providers to report data about providers and patients to the Tennessee Department of Health, which would then be made public. The bill has not yet passed the House or Senate.

Tennessee Statehouse Bills we’re watching this month!

SB2118 / HB2498 | SB2031 / HB1872 | HB315 & HB1473

It’s important to us that we make space to uplift folks starting their journey to make a difference. Meet some of our fabulous interns who have been shaping our PRYSM Saturday program, aiding with off-site facilitation, manning the front desk, sorting through data, marketing assistance, and so much more!

MEMPHIS — OUTMemphis CEO Molly Quinn released the following statement on HB 1473, which declares that Tennessee citizens and organizations aren't bound to recognize same-sex marriages under the 14th Amendment

Response to interruption by trans activist showed community wide disrespect

MEMPHIS — OUTMemphis CEO Molly Quinn released the following statement on the mayor’s response to a heckler at his State of the City address Feb. 10

The OUTMemphis staff stands for more than ourselves, but as leaders in the LGBTQ+ community. Meet two of our rising stars who you’ll regularly see at both our service-providing locations, who deserve more than a shout-out. Christian and Andrew have a hand in the development of engagement opportunities that make our services come alive.

This year’s Trans Week of Awareness brought our community together for a series of uplifting events centered on visibility, connection, and trans joy. From opening the week with a game night to resource-sharing and community gatherings, each space reflected our commitment to supporting and celebrating one another.

From queer bars to mutual aid organizations, LGBTQ+ people across the country are coming together amidst the hostile climate.

Them article By Colleen Hamilton

Hundreds of youth leaders, advocates, and young people from across the country came together in Baltimore, MD on October 7th & 8th for an opportunity to share solutions, build community, and advocate for a shared mission: prevent youth homelessness.

OUTMEMPHIS OPPOSES NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT

MEMPHIS — In solidarity with our fellow community organizations and the Free the 901 campaign, OUTMemphis stands in strong opposition to any proposal to use the National Guard to police our city.

Last Updated: October 3, 2025

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us in creating space for real conversations during the Southern Trans Celebration at Crowned in Color Trans Summit. Your voices, your stories, and your honesty gave life to this inaugural Trans Pride gathering. By sharing your feedback on services, policies, unmet needs, and future hopes, you’ve helped lay the foundation for change that centers our community. Thank you for showing up and reminding us that together, our voices are powerful.

OUTMemphis Trans Services Manager, TaMesha Kaye, attended the 2025 U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS [USCHA] in Washington, DC from Thursday, September 4 through Sunday, September 7, 2025. The conference overarching theme Aging with HIV aimed to honor people who have lived a life living with HIV, examine their challenges, and learn from their life experiences.

A new federal tax law just passed, and it could reshape how people give to nonprofits.

Learn more from this Source, Trump Tax Megalaw Upends Charitable Giving: WSJ article

Meet some of the faces behind our Case Management Team with OUTMemphis serving participants at both centers. We provide Case Managers for everything from working with youth at the Youth Empowerment Center or through gender journeys to guidance through living with HIV.

What a night! Our 4th annual Queer Prom was an absolute celebration of joy, self-expression, and queer magic. The dance floor was alive, the vibes were immaculate, and the smiles were nonstop. Everywhere you looked, there was pride, glamour, and the kind of happiness that only happens when a community shows up exactly as they are.

On June 18, 2025 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth—a law that puts a politician’s right to be cruel above what families and doctors decide.

For the past three years, OUTMemphis has proudly supported the advancement of Black transgender and non-binary individuals by sponsoring their participation in the Black Trans Advocacy Conference (BTAC) in Dallas, Texas.⁠

We kicked off our first stakeholder event of the year— "Art, Activism & Conversation. We had an incredible conversation between local artist Joel Parsons and OUTMemphis CEO Molly Quinn about how art and activism collide. Thank you to Sheet Cake Gallery for hosting us.