BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Southern Word - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260624T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T143000 DTSTAMP:20260210T205231Z CREATED:20260210T205021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T205231Z UID:10006340-1782293400-1782311400@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:2026 Summer Studio DESCRIPTION:Do you love writing lyrics\, creating melodies\, producing\, or rapping? Then join Southern Word mentors and new artist collaborators at Summer Studio from June 22 through June 26 from 9:30a to 2:30p at Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL. At Summer Studio\, top young artists come together to collaborate and produce tracks with support from production\, writing\, and musical mentors. Youth writers\, artists\, and producers will create\, revise\, edit\, and polish work in preparation for performance and recording. Serves rising 9th through graduated 12th graders. The program is free to attend with advance registration. Slots are limited. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Student Name *FirstLastAge *Date of Birth *Grade (Select One) *Rising 9th Grader (Class of 2029)Rising 10th Grader (Class of 2028)Rising 11th Grader (Class of 2027)Rising 12th Grader (Class of 2026)2024 GraduatePlease check your area(s) of specialty or interest. (Select All That Apply) *SongwriterPoetRapperSingerMusicianEngineerProducerLabel Rep \n Cell Student of\n \n \n Please share why the "area(s)" you marked interest you. *Contact InformationStudent Cell # *Student Email *Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeParent/Guardian Name *FirstLastParent/Guardian Home #Parent/Guardian Work #Parent/Guardian Cell #Parent Email *Custom Captcha * \n \n \n \n \n =\n \n \n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-summer-studio/2026-06-24/ 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/2026/02/2026-Summer-Studio-e1770754797712.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T143000 DTSTAMP:20260210T205231Z CREATED:20260210T205021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T205231Z UID:10006341-1782379800-1782397800@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:2026 Summer Studio DESCRIPTION:Do you love writing lyrics\, creating melodies\, producing\, or rapping? Then join Southern Word mentors and new artist collaborators at Summer Studio from June 22 through June 26 from 9:30a to 2:30p at Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL. At Summer Studio\, top young artists come together to collaborate and produce tracks with support from production\, writing\, and musical mentors. Youth writers\, artists\, and producers will create\, revise\, edit\, and polish work in preparation for performance and recording. Serves rising 9th through graduated 12th graders. The program is free to attend with advance registration. Slots are limited. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Student Name *FirstLastAge *Date of Birth * \n Please # #\n \n \n Grade (Select One) *Rising 9th Grader (Class of 2029)Rising 10th Grader (Class of 2028)Rising 11th Grader (Class of 2027)Rising 12th Grader (Class of 2026)2024 GraduatePlease check your area(s) of specialty or interest. (Select All That Apply) *SongwriterPoetRapperSingerMusicianEngineerProducerLabel RepPlease share why the "area(s)" you marked interest you. *Contact InformationStudent Cell # *Student Email *Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeParent/Guardian Name *FirstLastParent/Guardian Home #Parent/Guardian Work #Parent/Guardian Cell #Parent Email *Custom Captcha * \n \n \n \n \n =\n \n \n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-summer-studio/2026-06-25/ 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/2026/02/2026-Summer-Studio-e1770754797712.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T143000 DTSTAMP:20260210T205231Z CREATED:20260210T205021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T205231Z UID:10006342-1782466200-1782484200@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:2026 Summer Studio DESCRIPTION:Do you love writing lyrics\, creating melodies\, producing\, or rapping? Then join Southern Word mentors and new artist collaborators at Summer Studio from June 22 through June 26 from 9:30a to 2:30p at Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL. At Summer Studio\, top young artists come together to collaborate and produce tracks with support from production\, writing\, and musical mentors. Youth writers\, artists\, and producers will create\, revise\, edit\, and polish work in preparation for performance and recording. Serves rising 9th through graduated 12th graders. The program is free to attend with advance registration. Slots are limited. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Student Name *FirstLastAge *Date of Birth *Grade (Select One) *Rising 9th Grader (Class of 2029)Rising 10th Grader (Class of 2028)Rising 11th Grader (Class of 2027)Rising 12th Grader (Class of 2026)2024 GraduatePlease check your area(s) of specialty or interest. (Select All That Apply) *SongwriterPoetRapperSingerMusicianEngineerProducerLabel RepPlease share why the "area(s)" you marked interest you. *Contact InformationStudent Cell # *Student Email *Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeParent/Guardian Name *FirstLastParent/Guardian Home # \n the share #\n \n \n Parent/Guardian Work #Parent/Guardian Cell #Parent Email *Custom Captcha * \n \n \n \n \n =\n \n \n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-summer-studio/2026-06-26/ 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/2026/02/2026-Summer-Studio-e1770754797712.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T133000 DTSTAMP:20260625T192424Z CREATED:20260622T172655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T192424Z UID:10006471-1782475200-1782480600@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Summer Studio Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join Southern Word and the youth artists at Summer Studio as they showcase what they’ve been working on this summer. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * \n added you to\n \n \n Would you like to be added to Southern Word's email list? *YesNoSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/summer-studio-showcase/ LOCATION:TN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Summer-Studio-Showcase-3-e1782415441150.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T133000 DTSTAMP:20260707T143445Z CREATED:20260707T143445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T143445Z UID:10006472-1784289600-1784295000@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:Summer Studio Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join Southern Word and the youth artists at Summer Studio as they showcase what they’ve been working on this summer. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail * \n Email Southern list?\n \n \n Would you like to be added to Southern Word's email list? *YesNoSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/summer-studio-final-showcase/ LOCATION:Tennessee State University\, Student Center Forum\, 3500 John A Merritt Blvd\, Nashville\, TN\, 37209 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Summer-Studio-Final-Showcase-e1783434794561.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T163536Z CREATED:20260723T182419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T163536Z UID:10006473-1789803000-1789837200@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:2026 Golf Classic DESCRIPTION:This annual golf scramble is an opportunity to generate community support for Southern Word\, a local non-profit organization offering innovative solutions for youth development. Through the placement of writer and music mentors in schools and community organizations\, youth build literacy and communication skills\, reconnect to their education and their lives\, and act as leaders in the improvement of their communities. \n Important information about the event: \n\n$90 Ticket registration includes cart and green fees.\nRegister below to play.\nOrganizations wishing to sponsor should also use the form below. Sponsorships from $1000 to $1\,999 include registration for 4 players. Sponsorships at $2\,000 and up include registration for 8 players.\nPlayers and Teams can also purchase a Mulligan Package onsite day-of or online in advance. The Mulligan package includes: 1 Extra Putt\, 1 Mulligan\, 1 Red Tee\, and 1 Throw. Individual mulligans may also be purchased.\nBreakfast will be provided at 7:30a.\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.SPONSORSHIP AND EVENT REGISTRATIONI'm registering as a/an...Individual/TeamSponsoring OrganizationName *FirstLastEmail *PhoneOrganization Name (As You Would Like It To Appear) *Sponsorship Level *Legendary - $2\,000.00Drop the Mic - $1\,000.00Freestyle - $500.00Shout It Out - $250.00Other - $0.00Sponsorship AmountHow would you like to pay? *OnlineInvoice/CheckGolfer Registration (Optional)I'd like to register our team now.Golfer Registration (Optional)I'd like to register our two teams now.TEAM ONEGolfer #1Golfer #3Golfer #2Golfer #4TEAM TWOGolfer #1Golfer #3Golfer #2Golfer #4How many people are you registering for? *1234 \n Payment (Optional) (Includes\n \n \n Golfer #2 *FirstLastGolfer #3 *FirstLastGolfer #4 *FirstLastHow would you like to pay? *OnlineAt the EventRegistration Cost (Includes green fees & golf cart)Price: $90.00Team Registration Payment (Optional)Golfer #2 - $90.00Team Registration Payment (Optional)Golfers #2 & #3 - $180.00Team Registration Payment (Optional)Golfers #2\, #3\, & #4 - $270.00Fees - $6.50 (Optional)I'd like to help Southern Word cover the costs of fees associated with my online payment.Mulligans (Optional)None - $0.00One Mulligan of Your Choice - $5.00Mulligan Package (One of Each Mulligan) - $20.00Team Mulligan Package (One of Each Mulligan for 4 People) - $80.00EXTRA PUTT: Putt is good from anywhere on the green. Must be used before anyone putts.\nMULLIGAN: Re-hit from original position.RED TEE: Men hit from the red tee. Ladies get another mulligan.\nTHROW: Throw the ball from where it comes to rest after the shot. Once it stops\, that's where you play. It is a continuation of the shot just hit.\nTotal Amount Due$0.00AddressAddress 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-golf-classic/ LOCATION:Historic Shelby Golf Course\, 2021 Fatherland Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Golf-Classic-e1784744873509.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T130000 DTSTAMP:20260819T160348Z CREATED:20260819T160040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T160348Z UID:10006474-1791286200-1791291600@www.southernword.org SUMMARY:The Southern Word Experience DESCRIPTION:The Southern Word Experience is our annual business event where Nashville’s professionals can come together to engage with Southern Word’s unique community in conversations around topics that affect young people\, the education field\, and the workplace. We will share successes of our workplace program “Remixing Community Through Pictures and Poetry” which provides a new opportunity for team building and crucial workplace conversations. Attendees will still have the chance to engage with\, learn about\, and uplift Southern Word’s efforts placing writer and music mentors in classrooms\, libraries\, and community organizations.The lunch will feature our fourth annual poetry slam where representatives from event partners will step behind the mic at Acme Feed & Seed to build community\, create connections through the sharing of their thoughts\, and possibly be named slam champion of the Nashville area business universe. Participation in the poetry slam is encouraged\, but it is not essential for taking part in the afternoon’s activities. Each sponsoring business will have the opportunity to nominate one colleague to take the stage on that afternoon. \nThis event is made possible due to the generous support of our sponsors. If your organization is interested in sponsoring\, please use the form below.\n \nEVENT REGISTRATION \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.I'm registering on behalf of an...IndividualOrganization \n Square it Sponsorship\n \n \n Organization Name (as you would like it listed) *Please upload a high resolution logo we can use to highlight your organization's support.\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Drag & Drop Files\, Choose Files to Upload\n \n\n \n\n\n\nName *FirstLastEmail *Phone *Would you like to sign-up for Southern Word's email updates? *YesNoI'd like to pay... *NowAt the DoorPre-Paid by Event SponsorName of Event Sponsor *How would you like to pay? *OnlineInvoice / CheckSponsorship Amount *$5\,000$2\,500$1\,000$500Ticket CostPrice: $100.00Processing FeesAdd $3.50 to cover the processing fees to ensure 100% of my ticket goes to Southern Word's work.Total$0.00Square *CardName on CardAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeSubmit URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-southern-word-experience/ LOCATION:Acme Feed & Seed\, 101 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.southernword.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-SW-Experience-SQ-e1787153558327.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR