# Frank Gibson: Champion of Open Government Passes

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Podcast: [Nashville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nashville-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7472372)
Published: 2026-05-18T06:35:02+00:00
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## Resource

Frank Gibson, a pioneer in open government and transparency, has passed away at 79. A longtime Tennessean reporter and editor, he founded the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government in 2003. Gibson, a SPJ president and Tennessee Journalism Hall of Famer, fought against government secrecy and advocated for public access to information. His dedication to journalism and transparency will continue to inspire. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/af7995fb50bdcd35

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