BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Southern Word - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Southern Word X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.southernword.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Southern Word REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T163000 DTSTAMP:20260908T150111Z CREATED:20260904T171524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T150111Z UID:10006545-1794322800-1794328200@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Watkins Park Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNo \n you attend Pen?\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-watkins/2026-11-10/ LOCATION:Watkins Park Library Branch\, 612 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Watkins-1-e1788878972507.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006705-1794322800-1794333600@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the Pen \n events Southern workshops?\n \n \n Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-11-10/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T180000 DTSTAMP:20261023T155409Z CREATED:20261021T163521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T155409Z UID:10006737-1794326400-1794333600@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Dine with the Poets DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lockeland Table on Wednesday\, November 10\, from 4–6 p.m. for a special youth poetry performance during happy hour. Young poets will take the stage to share their original work\, bringing fresh perspectives\, creativity and powerful voices to the evening. Stop by\, enjoy happy hour and experience the next generation of Nashville’s literary talent. URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/dine-with-the-poets/ LOCATION:Lockeland Table\, 1520 Woodland St\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026.11.10-Dine-with-the-Poets-e1792770796733.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006706-1794409200-1794420000@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number * \n like for? to\n \n \n Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-11-11/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144732Z CREATED:20260904T173614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144732Z UID:10006609-1794414600-1794420000@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Southeast Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name * \n will to you\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-southeast/2026-11-11/ LOCATION:Southeast Library\, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201\, Antioch\, TN\, 37013 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Southeast-1-e1788878829373.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006707-1794495600-1794506400@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPL \n Where and like\n \n \n How do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144603Z CREATED:20260904T174606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144603Z UID:10006673-1794497400-1794502800@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Bellevue Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone Number \n upcoming add sent?\n \n \n Where would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/moving-music-forward-with-andre/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, 720 Baugh Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37221 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Bellevue-1-e1788878694989.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260904T180739Z CREATED:20260904T180739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180739Z UID:10006728-1794497400-1794502800@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Power of the Pen\, Studio NPL or Online DESCRIPTION:Power of the Pen is a creative writing workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry\, spoken word\, fiction\, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry\, writing prompts\, writing time\, and performance practice. Whether you are already a writer or have never written anything that wasn’t assigned at school\, Power of the Pen shows how writing and speaking your truth changes the life opportunities available to you. Youth interested in performing with Southern Word at feature events should participate in this series. Open to youth ages 13 to 19. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email * \n Which updates receive\n \n \n Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-power-of-the-pen/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:Studio NPL or Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Power-of-Pen-e1788545000577.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144322Z CREATED:20260904T172118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144322Z UID:10006483-1794841200-1794846600@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, East Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Virtual \n Power email to\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-east/2026-11-16/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-East-1-e1788878565826.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006708-1794841200-1794852000@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819 \n for Participant you\n \n \n Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-11-16/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T163000 DTSTAMP:20260908T150111Z CREATED:20260904T171524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T150111Z UID:10006546-1794927600-1794933000@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Watkins Park Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n events Moving to\n \n \n REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-watkins/2026-11-17/ LOCATION:Watkins Park Library Branch\, 612 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Watkins-1-e1788878972507.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006709-1794927600-1794938400@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name * \n to events workshop(s)\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-11-17/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006710-1795014000-1795024800@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly. \n Music email Would\n \n \n Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-11-18/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144732Z CREATED:20260904T173614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144732Z UID:10006610-1795019400-1795024800@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Southeast Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name * \n the would Parent/Guardian\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-southeast/2026-11-18/ LOCATION:Southeast Library\, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201\, Antioch\, TN\, 37013 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Southeast-1-e1788878829373.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006711-1795100400-1795111200@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819 \n and for? about\n \n \n Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-11-19/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144603Z CREATED:20260904T174606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144603Z UID:10006674-1795102200-1795107600@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Bellevue Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the Pen \n list registering the\n \n \n Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/moving-music-forward-with-andre/2026-11-19/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, 720 Baugh Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37221 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Bellevue-1-e1788878694989.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260904T180739Z CREATED:20260904T180739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180739Z UID:10006729-1795102200-1795107600@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Power of the Pen\, Studio NPL or Online DESCRIPTION:Power of the Pen is a creative writing workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry\, spoken word\, fiction\, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry\, writing prompts\, writing time\, and performance practice. Whether you are already a writer or have never written anything that wasn’t assigned at school\, Power of the Pen shows how writing and speaking your truth changes the life opportunities available to you. Youth interested in performing with Southern Word at feature events should participate in this series. Open to youth ages 13 to 19. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPL \n the will do\n \n \n How do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-power-of-the-pen/2026-11-19/ LOCATION:Studio NPL or Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Power-of-Pen-e1788545000577.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T180000 DTSTAMP:20261007T143302Z CREATED:20260915T182813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T143302Z UID:10006734-1795104000-1795111200@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:2027 Nashville Poet Laureate Semifinals DESCRIPTION:Join Southern Word for the selection of the 2027 Nashville Youth Poet Laureate finalists on November 19 at 4:00pm at Studio NPL located on the third floor of the Nashville Public Library. \nThe Nashville Youth Poet Laureate program aims to celebrate youth across Nashville at the intersection of artistic excellence and civic engagement. The semifinal round determines the three finalists who will vie for the title of Nashville Youth Poet Laureate at State of the Word. The Nashville Youth Poet Laureate is a joint program of Nashville Public Library\, Nashville Public Library Foundation\, Metro Human Relations Commission\, the Office of the Nashville Mayor\, Urban Word\, and Southern Word. \nSpace is limited. Please register below to save your spot. \nREGISTRATIONPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n you to Southern\n \n \n Email *Would you like to be added to Southern Word's email newsletter?YesNoSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2027-nashville-poet-laureate-semifinals/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Semifinals-e1789496614925.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261130T163000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144322Z CREATED:20260904T172118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144322Z UID:10006484-1796050800-1796056200@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, East Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Virtual \n updates Parent/Guardian REGISTRATION\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-east/2026-11-30/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-East-1-e1788878565826.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261130T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006712-1796050800-1796061600@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n for upcoming to\n \n \n REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-11-30/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T163000 DTSTAMP:20260908T150111Z CREATED:20260904T171524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T150111Z UID:10006547-1796137200-1796142600@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Watkins Park Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email * \n and updates Email\n \n \n Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-watkins/2026-12-01/ LOCATION:Watkins Park Library Branch\, 612 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Watkins-1-e1788878972507.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006713-1796137200-1796148000@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name * \n add the events\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-01/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006714-1796223600-1796234400@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNo \n will attend Participant\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-02/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144732Z CREATED:20260904T173614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144732Z UID:10006611-1796229000-1796234400@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Southeast Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the Pen \n the Email you\n \n \n Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-southeast/2026-12-02/ LOCATION:Southeast Library\, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201\, Antioch\, TN\, 37013 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Southeast-1-e1788878829373.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006715-1796310000-1796320800@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email * \n Participant Word to\n \n \n Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-03/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144603Z CREATED:20260904T174606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144603Z UID:10006675-1796311800-1796317200@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Bellevue Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. \n REGISTRATION about Southern\n \n \n REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/moving-music-forward-with-andre/2026-12-03/ LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, 720 Baugh Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37221 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Bellevue-1-e1788878694989.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260904T180739Z CREATED:20260904T180739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180739Z UID:10006730-1796311800-1796317200@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Power of the Pen\, Studio NPL or Online DESCRIPTION:Power of the Pen is a creative writing workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry\, spoken word\, fiction\, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry\, writing prompts\, writing time\, and performance practice. Whether you are already a writer or have never written anything that wasn’t assigned at school\, Power of the Pen shows how writing and speaking your truth changes the life opportunities available to you. Youth interested in performing with Southern Word at feature events should participate in this series. Open to youth ages 13 to 19. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Virtual \n Word to and\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-power-of-the-pen/2026-12-03/ LOCATION:Studio NPL or Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Power-of-Pen-e1788545000577.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T210000 DTSTAMP:20261019T160258Z CREATED:20260909T201447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T160258Z UID:10006733-1796497200-1796504400@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:2026 State of the Word DESCRIPTION:This regional poetry showcase has become a springboard for young leaders who wish to speak through silence\, share thoughts with their community\, or champion a new vision for themselves and the world. You will never encounter energy like the spirit of the performers and audience of the State of the Word. \nA panel of judges will also select the 2027 Nashville Youth Poet Laureate\, a program which aims to celebrate youth across Nashville at the intersection of artistic excellence and civic engagement. \nPerformers emerge from Southern Word’s programs sponsored by the Metro Arts: Nashville Office of Arts + Culture\, Tennessee Arts Commission\, Metro Nashville Public Schools\, Memorial Foundation\, Nashville Public Library\, Nashville Public Library Foundation\, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee\, Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund\, and the Metro Human Relations Commission. State of the Word is made possible with support from The Curb Center\, Vanderbilt’s Black Cultural Center\, Vandy Spoken Word\, and Vanderbilt’s Holocaust Lecture Series. \nState of the Word is being held at Vanderbilt University’s Sarratt Cinema in the Sarratt Student Center (2301 Vanderbilt Pl\, Nashville\, TN 37240) on December 5 at 7:00pm. \nTICKETS\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLast \n add a\n \n \n Email *Would you like to be added to Southern Word's e-mail list? *YesNoPayment TypeRegular Admission - $15Student Admission - $5Pay at the DoorNumber of Regular Admission Tickets *12345Number of Student Admission Tickets *12345Number of Tickets *12345Additional Guest's Name Additional Guest's Name Additional Guest's NameAdditional Guest's NameNext\nWould you like to add a donation to support Southern Word's work with youth? *Not today.Yes\, please add $5.Yes\, please add $10.Yes\, please add $25.Donations are 100% tax deductible to the full extent of the law.Total$0.00Billing Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeSquare *CardName on CardSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-state-of-the-word/ LOCATION:Sarratt Cinema\, 2301 Vanderbilt Pl\, Nashville\, TN\, 37240\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-State-of-the-Word-SQ-e1788984729509.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T163000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144322Z CREATED:20260904T172118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144322Z UID:10006485-1796655600-1796661000@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, East Branch DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly. \n about will Participant\n \n \n Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-east/2026-12-07/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-East-1-e1788878565826.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z CREATED:20260904T175939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z UID:10006716-1796655600-1796666400@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Virtual \n attend receive sent?\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-07/ LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Moving-the-Music-Forward-Main-1-e1788878458832.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR