8. Knoxville, Tenn.
The state's legislature has been an unmitigated disaster for our rights, making a law to prevent cities from adopting LGBT-inclusive antidiscrimination ordinances (although, happily, the ridiculous "don't say 'gay'" bill is dead for now). Nevertheless, Knoxville has defiantly produced a robust gay scene, including the University of Tennessee's Commission for LGBT People; a welcoming spot for queer, trans, and other marginalized teens at Spectrum Café (SpectrumCafe.org); gay-affirming churches; and thriving nightlife.
![Jasmine Savoy-Brown, Kevin Williams, and Skeet Ulrich](https://www.advocate.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_style_360x203_1x/public/scream-is-gay.jpg?timestamp=1638903030 "In the "Scream 5" Poster the Franchise's Gay Subtext Becomes Text")
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