TN Writers | TN Stories: Sara Koffi
Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, USAParasite meets Such a Fun Age in a scorching debut that is as heartbreaking as it is thrilling, examining the intersection of race, class, and female friendship, and the devastating consequences of everyday actions. After her best friend’s mysterious death, Elizabeth Smith’s picture-perfect life in the Memphis suburbs has spiraled out of control—so much so that she hires a…
Black Women of Print
UT Downtown Gallery 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, United StatesVisit the UT Downtown Gallery for a new exhibition, "Black Women of Print," opening August 30, 2024. The exhibit features a portfolio of six printmaker, and is curated by Tanekeya Word, founder of Black Women of Print. For more information and a full roster of exhibit events, visit the gallery page. Humanities TN is pleased…
TN Writers | TN Stories: Katie Seigenthaler (editor), Amy Frogge (editor), and Rachel Hester, Charles Strobel – The Kingdom of the Poor: My Journey Home (Vanderbilt University Press) in conversation with Kay West
Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, USA*THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT* As Charles Strobel, beloved Nashville priest and advocate for the unhoused, reached the end of his life in 2023, he began to contemplate the last message he wanted to leave for his family, friends, and community. With the help of his niece, Katie Seigenthaler, and his colleague, Amy Frogge, Charlie…
King Iron: The Untold Story of Enslaved Furnace Workers in Tennessee
Promise Land Heritage Association 707 Promise Land Rd, Charlotte, TN, United StatesCreated by the Tennessee African-American Historical Group, this new travelling exhibit examines the little known story of enslaved iron workers in the Volunteer State. Well researched and curated, "King Iron" seeks to further our understanding of pre-Civil War Tennessee through the lens of industrial slavery and its regional impact. The exhibit will be at the…
“A Long, Hard Streak” Screening, Symposium and Tours
American Legion Post 149 202 S. Kingston Street, Wartburg, United StatesJoin the Morgan County Historical & Genealogical Society for a screening of the documentary, A Long, Hard Streak, featuring the story of local outlaw and outsider artist Billy Dean Anderson, who evaded FBI capture for years living in a nearby cave and making art. The film is followed by a discussion with the producer, and…
Panel Discussion (hybrid): Black Women of Print
University of Tennessee School of Art 1715 Volunteer Blvd Building Room 213, Knoxville, United StatesUT’s Downtown Gallery will be hosting an exhibition of new triptychs by Black Women of Print featuring work by Deborah Grayson, Karen J. Revis, Stephanie Santana, LaToya Hobbs, Althea Murphy-Price, and Tanekeya Word. Join us for a special panel discussion with Black Women of Print members Althea Murphy-Price, Karen J. Revis, and Tanekeya Word as…
Defending DEI: Addressing Anti-Blackness and Systemic Racism in Rural West TN
Lane College Kirkendoll Student Center 816 N. Hays Ave, Jackson, United StatesJoin regional partners at Lane College for a day of discussions and activities featuring scholars and practitioners covering topics such as civic engagement & voting, public health & families, the justice system, and more through the experiences and perspective a rural Black West Tennesseans. The organizing consortium includes the Weakley Co. Reconciliation Project, the United…
“Ain’t Gon’ Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round”: Black & White Women and the Underground Railroad
Fort Negley Visitor Center 1100 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, United StatesJoin the Friends of Fort Negley in welcoming Dr. Margaret Washington, professor of American History at Cornell, who will deliver the Path to Freedom lecture. Her presentation will be followed by a Q & A and a reception. The event is FREE and open to the public. Humanities Tennessee is pleased to provide partial support…
How We Got that Story: Erbil
VirtualJoin Nashville Public Radio for a webinar that will dive into reporting on Nashville’s growing Kurdish community. International correspondent Rose Gilbert will join online live from Erbil, the Kurdish capital of Iraq, to discuss her travel, notable events in Kurdistan, and the relationship between our two regions. Registration is free and required to receive the Zoom link, so reserve…
Storytelling as Liberation: A Conversation with Andrea Morales & Michela Watts
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art 1934 Poplar Ave, Memphis, United StatesJoin the Brooks Museum for a panel in conjunction with the exhibition Andrea Morales: Roll down Like Water. Photographer Andrea Morales’s portrayal of our region is deeply rooted in the communities she engages with. Her approach to her photography is informed by “movement journalism,” and her photographs often document social and environmental movements with local…