Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville
Dance; Education/Classes; Festivals; Gallery/Museum; Kids/Family; Literature/Poetry; Music; Nonprofit; Special Events; Theatre
The Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville leverages and unites the unique resources of the arts and business communities to create a thriving, sustainable creative culture in Nashville. They create mutually beneficial partnerships between arts and business Provide direct services, key opportunities, and education to the creative community to help them master the business of art Inspire workplace creativity in businesses to demonstrate the impact of the arts through tangible benefits Develop life-long arts participants and supporters Volunteer Lawyers and Professionals for the Arts (VLPA), formerly Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (TNVLA), is now a program of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville. It provides free legal assistance and education to low-income artists of all disciplines and emerging nonprofit arts organizations located in the greater Nashville area. VLPA is committed to improving the ability of artists to create productive and effective relationships with other artists, lawyers and the business entities on which they depend.
Barnes & Noble - Cool Springs
Kids/Family; Literature/Poetry; Music; Special Events
Barnes & Noble bookstore located in Mallory Corners Shopping Center at the intersection of Mallory Lane and Moores Lane near Cool Springs Galleria. Store Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-10:00pm; Friday-Saturday 9:00am-11:00pm
Barnes & Noble - Hendersonville
Kids/Family; Literature/Poetry
Barnes & Noble bookstore located in The Streets of Indian Lake at Indian Lake Blvd.
Barnes & Noble - The Avenue Murfreesboro
Film/Video; Food/Drink; Kids/Family; Literature/Poetry; Music; Retail; Special Events
This Barnes & Noble, including a cafe, opened in October 2007, in The Avenue in Murfreesboro, a 400-acre master planned commercial development along Medical Center Parkway that will be the home to more than 110 retailers and restaurants.
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt
Literature/Poetry; Retail
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt, the official Vanderbilt bookstore for all your literary and school spirit needs!
Belcourt Theatre
Festivals; Film/Video; Literature/Poetry; Music; Special Events; Theatre
For over 75 years, the Belcourt Theatre has provided a space for premiere entertainment in the heart of Nashville's Hillsboro Village. The Belcourt is a unique Nashville treasure with a vibrant historic past and deep roots in the community. Today, the Belcourt is a nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to presenting the best of independent, documentary, world, repertory and classic cinema. It provides opportunities for people of all ages to discover, explore and learn through the power of film.
Dance; Education/Classes; Festivals; Literature/Poetry; Music; Special Events; Theatre
Belmont University is a student-centered Christian community providing an academically challenging education that empowers men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith. Belmont is among the fastest growing Christian universities in the nation with more than 5,900 students hailing from every state and 25 countries. Since 2000, enrollment has risen from just under 3,000 to 5,936 students for 2010-11, marking an increase of 99 percent. As enrollment steadily increases, so does the quality and diversity of each new class. Incoming 2010-11 freshmen represented 44 states and four foreign countries and scored an average of 26 on the ACT. In the annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of America's best colleges and universities, Belmont was cited for the third year in a row as a Top School to Watch and was ranked fifth in the Regional Universities South category, the highest ranking for the university to date. Once again, Belmont was also the highest ranked university in Tennessee in this category and was praised for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and the strength of its learning communities.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Education/Classes; Kids/Family; Library; Literature/Poetry
Mission The Library connects people to resources and technology to bring knowledge, discovery and inspiration to our community. We transform lives. Vision The Library will service all residents through a comprehensive system of facilities and services, digital access and community outreach. Values Statement Our shared values are: We offer superior service We are inclusive and welcoming to all We encourage learning and discovery We cultivate collaboration and innovation We believe in the freedom to know We are wise stewards of resources Free Internet Connection The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library offers Internet access and public use computers to patrons at no charge. Patrons must have their library card and be free of fines to use the library computers. Guests can use the computers for one day after showing an out-of-town id. We also offer Wireless Internet for all patrons. Word Processings There are currently 48 public computers available to patrons that each have Microsoft Word for word processing. These are available to patrons at no charge. The cost of printing is $.15* per page for black and white and $1.00* a page for color. Open: Mon-Thu: 9 am-8 pm; Fri-Sat: 9 am-6 pm; Sun: 1-5pm
East Nashville Hope Exchange, Inc.
Literature/Poetry; Nonprofit
East Nashville Hope Exchange (ENHE) is a non-profit program focused on improving literacy of at-risk children in East Nashville. ENHE provides a supportive, structured and safe environment where children can learn and have fun. We work with children from schools in the Stratford and Maplewood clusters.
Fairytales Bookstore
Kids/Family; Literature/Poetry; Retail; Special Events
Fairytales Bookstore is a children's bookstore and more, where stories come alive. Fairytales carries unique, educational toys and games, books, and crafting supplies and is committed to community involvement and supporting local artists. Additionally, Fairytales Bookstore offers parents and caregivers a space to relax, rejuvenate and feed their own needs for creativity.
Healing Arts Project, Inc.
Education/Classes; Gallery/Museum; Literature/Poetry; Nonprofit
The Healing Arts Project, Inc. HAPI provides an avenue for persons in mental health and addiction recovery to express their creativity through a wide range of artistic endeavors. In this way we raise awareness in the community and help combat stigma about these disorders, thus promoting understanding, acceptance and success.
Imagination Library Middle Tennessee
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their family's income. After launching in 1995, the program grew quickly. First books were only distributed to children living in Sevier County, Tennessee where Dolly grew up. It became such a success that in 2000 a national replication effort was underway. By 2003, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library had mailed one million books. It would prove to be the first of many millions of books sent to children around the world. Dolly's home state of Tennessee pledged to pursue statewide coverage in 2004 and global expansion was on the horizon. After the United States, the program launched in Canada in 2006 followed by the United Kingdom in 2007, Australia in 2013 and the Republic of Ireland in 2019. Awards & Achievements Library of Congress Literacy Awards Together, Dolly Parton and her book gifting organization have received honors and awards for their dedication to enriching the lives of children everywhere. The Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, Best Practices award from the Library of Congress Literacy Awards and recognition in Reading Psychology are just a few among a long list of the prestigious acknowledgments the program has received. In addition to the many awards the organization has received, several milestones have been celebrated throughout the years. With each goal achieved a new one takes its place, creating an ever-growing and expanding organizational culture, much like that of Dolly's always-keep-dreaming mindset. Source: ImaginationLibrary
La Vergne Public Library
Education/Classes; Kids/Family; Library; Literature/Poetry; Special Events
The La Vergne Public Library is one of the cultural centers of the La Vergne community. It provides a variety of activities and services for all ages. The friendly, knowledgeable staff manage free library programs for patrons of all ages. The La Vergne Public Library has more than 70,000 items available for check out — books, audio books, DVDs, and music CDs. Books include fiction, non-fiction and juvenile reading materials. Newspaper subscriptions include two local papers, the New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. More than 70 weekly and monthly magazines are also available for patrons. The library has a broad range of specialized materials available in multiple formats, including: help for homeschooling, Spanish language for adults and children, exam proctoring, 23 computer stations, and a full teacher center. In addition, the following is also offered to the public: a fax machine for sending and receiving, laminating machines, die cutting machines, 23 computers for internet and word processing, and computer software. The library offers interactive story times for babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children (the schedules can be picked up in the library or viewed on-line) which include stories, music and other activities. Other La Vergne Public Library highlights include the card catalog, the Heritage Quest database, and the Google Virtual Tour, all available online. Every year the library hosts a Summer Reading and Activities Program which allows school-aged children, teens, and adults to enjoy reading and library activities during the summer months. Other special programs – including the Magic of Santa at Christmas and Gross Grub at Halloween – take place throughout the year.
McKay's Used Books | Nashville
Film/Video; Literature/Poetry; Retail; Special Events
McKay's is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. People bring their previously loved books, movies, video games, music, etc., and McKay's offer them cash or store credit in return. Everything found on their shelves was brought to them by other customers like you! And because of that, you truly never know what you're going to find. Every visit to McKay's is a unique adventure. Three locations: Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville Source: McKay's Regular Store Hours Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm Friday & Saturday 9am-10pm Sunday 11am-7pm Extended Summer Hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Monday Thursday 9am-10pm Friday & Saturday 9am-10pm Sunday 11am-7pm Holidays New Years Eve 9am-5:30pm New Year's Day Noon-9pm (11am-7pm if New Year's Day falls on a Sunday) Easter Noon-6pm Fourth of July Noon-6pm Thanksgiving Day Closed Christmas Eve 9am-5:30pm Christmas Day Closed
Music City Romance Writers
Music City Romance Writers is Nashville's Romance Writers of America® chapter. Our goal is to provide support, information, and resources to both published and unpublished authors of romance, women's fiction and other literary genres. We have designed this site so that writers can obtain information about MCRW membership, upcoming events, other sites of interest, and to utilize our extensive network. (Note: Only members of RWA® may join MCRW, so be sure to include your RWA membership when you join.)
Nashville Humanist
Association/Club/Group; Education/Classes; Literature/Poetry; Nonprofit
Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. It's their hope that the Nashville Humanist Meetup group will be a place where humanists in the Greater Nashville Area will gather together for meaningful conversation, and make new friends with like-minded people who embrace, live and spread the values of humanism. Whether you are a newcomer to humanism or well-established humanist, their group is a safe space for everyone to be heard, share their respective journeys, and stimulate thoughtful and vigorous thinking, reflection and action as it relates to being a humanist in our city and world. If this group appeals to you they hope you become a member, and you will notice that we meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. However, their hope is that the Nashville Humanist Meetup will not just be a long list of names and simply "meetings." They invite each person to play an active role in building, growing and mobilizing our presence and influence in Nashville, and they want to be a genuine and authentic community of humanists who encourage and support one another, and live our human values in friendship and solidarity with one another. Though they have a leadership team that works together to organize, facilitate and administrate various facets of our group, the Nashville Humanist Meetup is an all-hands-on-deck venture. Feel free to share your thoughts and ideas about making this an awesome group, and don't be shy about letting them know the interests, skills, experience, resources or connections you have that could aid their presence and mission in Nashville.
Film/Video; Literature/Poetry; Music; Special Events
Nashville Scene is an alternative newsweekly. It was founded in 1989, became a part of Village Voice Media in 1999, and later joined the ranks of sixteen other publications after a merger of Village Voice Media with New Times Media early in 2006. In 2009 the paper was acquired by SouthComm Communications. The publication mainly reports and opines on music, arts, entertainment, and local and state politics in Nashville.
Never Lose Heart
Never Lose Heart is a local publisher/charitable organization founded by Connie Smith. Passionately devoted to spotlighting God's relentless love all around us and spreading hope to those in despair, Connie Smith is the acclaimed author of the Never Lose Heart inspirational gift book series, which includes Never Lose Heart, Grounded in His Love, and Lifted by You. Source: Submitted
Parnassus Books is an independent bookstore located in Nashville, Tennessee. Co-owned by bestselling author Ann Patchett and publishing veteran Karen Hayes, Parnassus stocks the best selections of literature, non-fiction, children's, local interests, and the arts. The store also boasts an extensive local author section. In Greek mythology, Mount Parnassus was the home of literature, learning, and music. They are Nashville's Parnassus, providing a refuge for Nashvillians of all ages who share in their love of the written word. They provide a venue for writers to connect with readers, and for readers to connect with books. In doing so, they strive to complement and contribute to the rich cultural character of Nashville, the Athens of the South. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am-8pm and Sundays NOON-6pm Source: Parnassus Books
Scarritt Bennett Center
Association/Club/Group; Education/Classes; Festivals; Film/Video; Food/Drink; Gallery/Museum; Landmark/Historical; Literature/Poetry; Music; Nonprofit; Special Events
Located on ten tree-filled acres in the heart of Nashville, Scarritt Bennett Center is Nashville's premier conference, retreat, and special events center. With a peaceful, nurturing atmosphere, and compact setting, Scarritt Bennett offers special events and meeting venues, catering services, and overnight rooms. Scarritt Bennett's campus, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, includes ten buildings constructed of crab orchard stone in collegiate gothic architectural style. The gothic chapel hosts 100+ weddings each year, and in 1957 famously welcomed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a guest preacher. For your next retreat, meeting, or special event, choose Scarritt Bennett.
Sisters in Crime Middle Tennessee
Association/Club/Group; Literature/Poetry
SinC Middle Tennessee was founded in 1993, six years after the launch of the now-international organization Sisters in Crime. As with their parent group, they are committed to strengthening the voice of women in the mystery field. This chapter is a collection of Middle Tennesseans who love the mystery genre. Members include both women and men, a mixture of published and unpublished writers, along with committed readers from all walks of life.
Songpreneurs
Association/Club/Group; Education/Classes; Festivals; Literature/Poetry; Music; Special Events
Songpreneurs LLC is the home for songwriter entrepreneurs. Developed by multiplatinum awarded songwriter and music publisher, Amanda Colleen Williams to help songwriters of all experience levels learn the craft and business of professional songwriting. Find us online at http://www.songpreneurs.com
Southern Word
Association/Club/Group; Literature/Poetry; Music; Theatre
Vision, Mission, & Overview Through words, all youth claim the power and hope to determine their future. Through the literary and performing arts, Youth Speaks Nashville offers creative solutions for youth to build literacy and presentation skills, reconnect to their education and to their lives, and act as leaders in the improvement of their communities. We are absolutely committed to providing youth, especially in under served communities, with as many opportunities as possible to develop and publicly present their voices both live and in print, video, audio, and digital media. In pursuing this mission, Southern Word conducts spoken word school residencies, after school workshops, open mics, and shows. Spoken word, also known as performance poetry, has proven effective as a youth development, literacy, and leadership tool across the country. Students participating in spoken word programs report improvement in their reading and writing skills, increased self?confidence, and a new sense of community among their peers and teachers. Educators report a clear rise in interest among students, a more youth?driven learning environment, and evidence of greater social and academic confidence among students. Founded in June 2008 as Youth Speaks Nashville, the organization changed its name to Southern Word in July 2011 to reflect the expanding services in building a culture of literacy in Tennessee and beyond. Southern Word and their affiliates around the country are the leading nonprofit presenters of spoken word education, youth development, and presentation in programs in the country. Name Change The organization Youth Speaks Nashville, Inc. has changed its name to Southern Word, Inc. This does not reflect any change in our non-profit mission or services. Youth Speaks Nashville still exists as a program developing spoken word residencies, workshops and shows for youth in the Nashville area.