Hi, I’m Thomas.

Thomas Lineweaver is a Nashville-based journalist and author whose work sits at the intersection of media, culture, and independent publishing. Born July 23, 1988, and raised in the Detroit area, he gravitated early toward creative work, with a particular pull toward technology, design, and music, interests that would eventually shape his career.

He studied at the Michigan Career and Technical Institute in Plainwell before continuing at The Art Institutes of Tennessee–Nashville in 2014. During that time, he developed a strong foundation in design and digital media, working extensively with Photoshop and Illustrator while building websites, brands, and visual identities.

In 2014, he launched Apostles That Rock (ATR), initially focused on the Christian music scene but gradually expanding into a broader editorial platform covering culture and politics. As editor and owner, he oversaw the publication’s direction, interviewed artists and industry figures, and managed its day-to-day operations. He also hosted the ATR Podcast, which grew to reach listeners in more than 20 countries across multiple platforms.

Before turning fully to journalism, Thomas spent several years in music. From 2006 to 2010, he was the frontman and primary songwriter for the band Judah First. The group released an independent album that never gained much traction, but the experience offered a practical education in recording, promotion, and the realities of creative work at a grassroots level.

He was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1) at age 15, and later with Multiple Sclerosis in 2018 at 29. He continues to manage his health with regular treatment and a focus on staying active.

Around that same period, he made a more permanent move to Nashville, officially relocating in September 2019. Not long after, he met his husband, Michael, and the two were married on New Year’s Eve later that year.

As his focus shifted, so did his work. After concluding the original run of ATR in February 2021, he relaunched the platform in April 2021 as ATR News, broadening its scope to include politics, business, technology, and travel. The project wrapped in July 2022, but it marked a clear transition into more expansive reporting.

Much of his early life was shaped by the church, where he was involved in worship ministry from childhood into his late twenties. That influence carried into his early work, though he ultimately stepped away from religion in 2023. He does not align with a specific label, choosing instead to ground his perspective in science, medicine, and evidence-based reasoning.

Today, he works independently, publishing commentary on Medium, and here on this site. He has also moved recently into fiction with his debut novel, The Philosopher’s Crime, a queer mystery-thriller available on Amazon and other outlets.

Away from his desk, he spends much of his time outdoors, often biking Nashville’s greenways or exploring the city’s food scene. He tends to favor sushi, Thai, and Italian, and on quieter nights, he returns to classic black-and-white films and orchestral music, especially Mozart and Tchaikovsky.