Our middle school and elementary school slams are made possible through our school residency and workshop partners. If you would like to bring Southern Word to your classroom or school, please reach out to Alita at alita@southernword.org.
Join Southern Word for the selection of the 2026 Nashville Youth Poet Laureate finalists on November 20 at 4:00pm in the Stratford STEM Magnet School Writers' Room.The Nashville Youth Poet Laureate program aims to celebrate youth across Nashville at the intersection of artistic excellence and civic engagement. The semifinal round conducted in partnership with the […]
Join Southern Word mentor Taria Person on April 05 at 11am for the Write With Pride Arts Exchange, an annual event where LGBTQ+ youth gather to create together, forging future relationships and new communities. Bring your friends and enjoy music, food, fun, and time to create! We will be at Stratford STEM Magnet's The Writers’ […]
The region’s top youth poets, emcees, and spoken word artists compete for their personal growth, a more powerful young writer community, top lyrical honors, the opportunity to appear at the Tennessee Slam Finals, and a chance to participate in a national teen slam. Southern Word creates a platform for youth to speak about the real […]