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Editor’s note: TravelQ is a series that documents the diverse experiences of queer and trans travelers as we negotiate dressing our most original selves with navigating complex travel obstacles unique to our communities. We include returned with a very special piece featuring the leading of Chattanooga and celebrating Chattanooga’s Identity festival events.

Over the last few years, states have advanced a record number of bills that strike LGBTQ+ rights. According to Rolling Stone, “Tennessee doesn’t just have the largest number of anti-LGBTQ policies of any state in the country. It leads on this calculate by a considerable margin.” Many Queer and ally travelers have united in boycotting travel destinations that are introducing or have passed legislation that is harmful to our communities. However, many members of Homosexual communities, including business owners, performers, and the most isolated and economically vulnerable,  often disproportionately life the social and financial costs of such boycotts. While some are choosing to boycott, which is effective, others are increasing their social and economic support of thriving and resilient local communities that are continui