Are you Nashville's next Youth Poet Laureate?

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Southern Word Golf Classic

Join us Oct 26 for our annual golf scramble and generates community support.

Southern Word Experience

Join us Oct 2 as Nashville’s professionals come together to engage in conversations around topics that affect young people.

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Write with Pride Friendraiser

Join us Oct 10 for a memorable night of community and to learn about Write with Pride.

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"I believe there is power in observation: whether it be history, human behavior, or love. But without written and spoken word, there would be no way to vocalize this in a way others could recognize."

Ephie, Poet

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Voice, Literacy, Community, & Leadership

We offer creative solutions for fostering an engaged youth culture and addressing literacy, diversity, and social emotional needs. Check out our school residencies, clubs, assemblies, and out-of-school workshops at libraries, schools, colleges, and community organizations.

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Spoken Word

Spoken word classroom residencies and community workshops

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Writers In Schools

Bringing award-winning authors, songwriters, and journalists into classrooms

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Music Production

Music production and songwriting residencies & workshops

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College Programs

Spoken word on college campuses and in college classrooms