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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			Word's Would 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-final-showcase/
LOCATION:Tennessee State University\, Student Center Forum\, 3500 John A Merritt Blvd\, Nashville\, TN\, 37209
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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 *12345		\n			Word's to like\n			\n		\n		Additional 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
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LOCATION:Tennessee State University\, Student Center Forum\, 3500 John A Merritt Blvd\, Nashville\, TN\, 37209
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SUMMARY:2025 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 2026 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.  \nState of the Word is being held at Tennessee State University’s Student Center Forum (3500 John A Merritt Blvd\, Nashville\, TN) on December 13 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			Word's Billing Would\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
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SUMMARY:Back to the 90s
DESCRIPTION:On the 17th at 12pm\, join Southern Word and Nashville teens as we go back to the ’90s! You’re invited to join us in the latest Southern Word showcase at TSU! Dressing up is encouraged.  \nThis is event is made possible with support from Metro Arts: Nashville Office of Arts & Culture\, Tennessee Arts Commission\, POWER Youth Summer Employment Initiative\, and Tennessee State University.\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.I'm registering to...WatchPerformName *FirstLastEmail *		\n			you to email\n			\n		\n		Would you like to sign up for our email list? *YesNoSubmit
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LOCATION:Tennessee State University\, Student Center Forum\, 3500 John A Merritt Blvd\, Nashville\, TN\, 37209
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SUMMARY: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 *FirstLast		\n			Name Would of\n			\n		\n		Email *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 CardSubmit
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