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SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - East
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-east-6/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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UID:10006325-1776178800-1776184200@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Watkins
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-watkins-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Watkins Park Library Branch\, 612 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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UID:10006307-1776178800-1776184200@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Easley
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-easley/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Easley Community Center\, 1000 Edgehill Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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UID:10006157-1776270600-1776276000@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Southeast
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-southeast-5/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Southeast Library\, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201\, Antioch\, TN\, 37013
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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UID:10006210-1776351600-1776357000@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - MLK
DESCRIPTION:MLK Students are invited to join Southern Word mentors every Thursday from 3-4:30pm in the Library Classroom. During this weekly session\, participants will discuss their music goals based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize session plans designed to help participants move their music forward; whether it is producing a first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. \nThis workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word\, MLK\, and the Nashville Public Library. Register below to participate.  \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Student Name *FirstLastStudent Email *Would you like to be added to Southern Word's email newsletter? *YesNoGuardian Name *FirstLastGuardian Email *Guardian Phone Number *Submit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/moving-music-forward-mlk-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Magnet\, 613 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, 37203\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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UID:10006252-1776353400-1776358800@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Power of the Pen (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Power of the Pen is a poetry and writer workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry\, spoken word\, 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 poet 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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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/power-of-the-pen-virtual-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Online\, This event will be held online.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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UID:10006270-1776353400-1776358800@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Fiction Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you like reading\, writing\, and crazy conversations\, then this workshop is for you! Develop your craft\, learn about different elements of prose writing\, grow comfortable with revision\, and join a community of writers. Come share your stories and learn through the work of other emerging artists. 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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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/fiction-workshop-virtual-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Online\, This event will be held online.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T184834Z
UID:10006187-1776355200-1776360600@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Bellevue
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-bellevue-5/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, 720 Baugh Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37221
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T200000
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CREATED:20260225T175656Z
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UID:10006347-1776535200-1776542400@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:2026 Tennessee Grand Slam Finals
DESCRIPTION:The state’s top youth poets\, emcees\, and spoken word artists compete for their personal growth\, a more powerful young writer community\, top lyrical honors\, and a chance to participate in a national teen slam.  \nSouthern Word creates a platform for youth to speak about the real hopes and challenges of their lives. Discretion is advised for this event as some material may be unsuitable for young children. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND BELOW.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Would you like to be added to Southern Word's e-mail list?  *YesNoPayment TypeRegular Admission - $10Student Admission - $3Pay 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 CardEmailSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-tn-grand-slam-finals/
LOCATION:Tennessee State University\, Student Center Forum\, 3500 John A Merritt Blvd\, Nashville\, TN\, 37209
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260310T192449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T151053Z
UID:10006351-1776623400-1776628800@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Parnassus Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join Southern Word and Parnassus Books for a poetry reading featuring Tennessee Youth Poet Laureate Zoe Ward\, Nashville Youth Poet Laureate Marcus Robinson\, and youth poets from Hillsboro High School for an evening of poetry.  \nThis is a free event which will take place at Parnassus Books (3900 Hillsboro Pike\, Suite 14\, Nashville\, TN) on Sunday\, April 19th at 6:30pm CT. Because space will be limited\, registration is required to attend this event.  \nRegister with Parnassus Books by clicking the button below. (Note: If for any reason you need to cancel your registration\, please call the store at 615-953-2243 at least 24 hours before the event so your space can be provided to another guest.) \nThis event is made possible with the support of our Southern Word partners: Parnassus Books\, Nashville Youth Poet Laureate\, Tennessee Youth Poet Laureate\, Tennessee Arts Commission\, Metro Nashville Arts Commission\, Urban Word\, Nashville Public Library Foundation\, and Studio NPL.
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/parnassus-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Parnassus Books\, 3900 Hillsboro Pike #14\, Nashville\, TN\, 37215\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T180437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T180437Z
UID:10006061-1776697200-1776702600@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - East
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-east-5/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
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UID:10006097-1776783600-1776789000@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - East
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-east-6/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T193540Z
UID:10006326-1776783600-1776789000@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Watkins
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-watkins-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Watkins Park Library Branch\, 612 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T191605Z
UID:10006308-1776783600-1776789000@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Easley
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-easley/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Easley Community Center\, 1000 Edgehill Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T182215Z
UID:10006158-1776875400-1776880800@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Southeast
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-southeast-5/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Southeast Library\, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201\, Antioch\, TN\, 37013
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T185410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T185410Z
UID:10006211-1776956400-1776961800@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - MLK
DESCRIPTION:MLK Students are invited to join Southern Word mentors every Thursday from 3-4:30pm in the Library Classroom. During this weekly session\, participants will discuss their music goals based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize session plans designed to help participants move their music forward; whether it is producing a first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. \nThis workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word\, MLK\, and the Nashville Public Library. Register below to participate.  \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Student Name *FirstLastStudent Email *Would you like to be added to Southern Word's email newsletter? *YesNoGuardian Name *FirstLastGuardian Email *Guardian Phone Number *Submit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/moving-music-forward-mlk-2/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Magnet\, 613 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, 37203\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T185847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T185847Z
UID:10006253-1776958200-1776963600@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Power of the Pen (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Power of the Pen is a poetry and writer workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry\, spoken word\, 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 poet 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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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/power-of-the-pen-virtual-2/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Online\, This event will be held online.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T190117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190117Z
UID:10006271-1776958200-1776963600@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Fiction Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you like reading\, writing\, and crazy conversations\, then this workshop is for you! Develop your craft\, learn about different elements of prose writing\, grow comfortable with revision\, and join a community of writers. Come share your stories and learn through the work of other emerging artists. 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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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/fiction-workshop-virtual-2/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Online\, This event will be held online.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T184834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T184834Z
UID:10006188-1776960000-1776965400@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Bellevue
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-bellevue-5/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, 720 Baugh Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37221
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T180437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T180437Z
UID:10006062-1777302000-1777307400@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - East
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-east-5/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T180626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T180626Z
UID:10006098-1777388400-1777393800@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - East
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-east-6/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T181329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T193540Z
UID:10006327-1777388400-1777393800@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Watkins
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-watkins-2/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Watkins Park Library Branch\, 612 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T191605Z
UID:10006309-1777388400-1777393800@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Easley
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-easley/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Easley Community Center\, 1000 Edgehill Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T182215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T182215Z
UID:10006159-1777480200-1777485600@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Southeast
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-southeast-5/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Southeast Library\, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201\, Antioch\, TN\, 37013
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T185410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T185410Z
UID:10006212-1777561200-1777566600@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - MLK
DESCRIPTION:MLK Students are invited to join Southern Word mentors every Thursday from 3-4:30pm in the Library Classroom. During this weekly session\, participants will discuss their music goals based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize session plans designed to help participants move their music forward; whether it is producing a first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. \nThis workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word\, MLK\, and the Nashville Public Library. Register below to participate.  \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Student Name *FirstLastStudent Email *Would you like to be added to Southern Word's email newsletter? *YesNoGuardian Name *FirstLastGuardian Email *Guardian Phone Number *Submit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/moving-music-forward-mlk-2/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Magnet\, 613 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, 37203\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T185847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T185847Z
UID:10006254-1777563000-1777568400@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Power of the Pen (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Power of the Pen is a poetry and writer workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry\, spoken word\, 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 poet 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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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/power-of-the-pen-virtual-2/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Online\, This event will be held online.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T190117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190117Z
UID:10006272-1777563000-1777568400@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Fiction Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:If you like reading\, writing\, and crazy conversations\, then this workshop is for you! Develop your craft\, learn about different elements of prose writing\, grow comfortable with revision\, and join a community of writers. Come share your stories and learn through the work of other emerging artists. 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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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/fiction-workshop-virtual-2/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Online\, This event will be held online.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T184834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T184834Z
UID:10006189-1777564800-1777570200@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - Bellevue
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-bellevue-5/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, 720 Baugh Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37221
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T180437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T180437Z
UID:10006063-1777906800-1777912200@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - East
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-east-5/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203202
CREATED:20260108T180626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T180626Z
UID:10006099-1777993200-1777998600@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward - East
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 ForwardFiction Workshop (Virtual @ 3:30p)Power of the Pen (Virtual @ 3:30p)Which day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchMondays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins College of ArtsTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  East BranchTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p  /  Easley Community CenterWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchThursdays / 4:00-5:30p / Bellevue BranchParent/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-east-6/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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