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Chapter 16

Literary News and Events for Tennessee Readers

An online journal about books, writers, and literary events in Tennessee, Chapter 16 also serves as the state affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book.

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Humanities Tennessee is a non-profit organization that fosters community and civility in Tennessee through engaging programs that examine and reflect upon ideas, stories, history, arts and culture.
Upcoming Events

38th Annual Southern Festival of Books

October 17 @ 9:00 am — Oct 18, 2026

Vanderbilt University Presents: The Southern Festival of Books, a program of Humanities Tennessee OCTOBER 17 (9am to 6pm)OCTOBER 18 (10am to 5pm)​The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the…


In the News

Announcing the 2026 Tennessee Book Award Finalists

July 15, 2026July 17, 2026

The literature of Tennessee helps to define its history and its culture. Classic novels like Alex Haley’s Roots and James Agee’s A Death in the Family are joined by newer…


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Chapter 16

Known Aliens

Aug 31, 2026

In his latest poetry collection, Dear Mothership, Marcus Wicker lets us chart planet Earth as though we were aliens. Fueled by a lyricism that feels at once like rap, jazz, and funk, these poems consider what it means to be human, seen through an extraterrestrial lens. Wicker will discuss the book at Novel in Memphis on September 8.

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  • About
    • 50 Years of Humanities Tennessee
    • Values & Strategic Plan
    • Staff Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Job Opportunities
  • Programs
    • Chapter 16
    • Neighborhood Story Project
    • Shared Futures Lab
    • Southern Festival of Books
    • Special Initiatives
    • Student Reader Day
    • TN Association of Museums Scholarships
    • Tennessee Book Award
    • Traveling Exhibits
    • Young Writers’ Workshops
  • Grants
    • Get Started
    • General Grants
    • Opportunity Grants
    • Grants Archive: Tennessee Stories
    • Grantee Resources
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Authors in the Round 2026
    • Festival Volunteers
    • Advocate
  • Calendar
  • News
  • Contact
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