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SUMMARY:Snap & Thunder Middle School Slam Finals
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-snap-thunder-middle/
LOCATION:Stratford STEM Magnet\, 1800 Stratford Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37216\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Nashville Poet Laureate Semifinals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL 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 the Office of the Mayor\, Nashville Public Library\, Nashville Public Library Foundation\, Metro Human Relations Commission\, 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			Word's to newsletter?\n			\n		\n		Email *Would you like to be added to Southern Word's email newsletter?YesNoSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-nashville-poet-laureate-semifinals/
LOCATION:Stratford STEM Magnet\, 1800 Stratford Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37216\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Write with Pride Art Exchange
DESCRIPTION: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’ Room (1800 Stratford Ave\, Nashville\, TN 37216).
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2025-write-with-pride-art-exchange/
LOCATION:Stratford STEM Magnet\, 1800 Stratford Ave\, Nashville\, TN\, 37216\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Slam Finals - Nashville
DESCRIPTION: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.  \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. \nThe Nashville slam would not be possible without the incredible support of Stratford STEM Magnet and Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.EVENT REGISTRATIONI would like to: *PerformWatchCLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE 2025 SLAM GUIDELINES. REGISTER TO SLAM HERESouthern Word collects personal information for the purpose of program communications and acknowledgments. We do not lease\, sell\, or share personal information collected. Name *FirstLastEmail *Phone Number *How old are you? *What school do you attend? *Would you like to be added to Southern Word's e-mail list?  *YesNoGuardian Contact InformationParent or Guardian's Name *FirstLastParent or Guardian's Email *Parent or Guardian's Phone Number *My parent or guardian is aware of my participation and may be contacted regarding my participation.YesNoI am 18 years old and do not require parental permission.WebsiteSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/grand-slam-finals-nashville-2025/
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