Humanities: Everywhere for Everyone

Autumn in Tennessee is the time of year to be outside. For organizations doing humanities projects and programs, it’s also a time to think outside. The pandemic prompted many of…

Humanities Tennessee Announces New Board Leadership

The Board of Directors of Humanities Tennessee announces the election of Mary Pom Claiborne of Knoxville as Chair and James McKissic of Chattanooga as Vice Chair. Both will serve two-year…

Engaging New Audiences

Throughout June and July, we’ve shared the impact stories of organizations that are making programs and exhibits more accessible, as well as the unexpected ways that we are “doing the…

Myth Busting from the Mississippi to the Mountains

AN INTRODUCTION At the core of Humanities Tennessee’s mission is sharing the stories of our state. We accomplish this together: in partnership with community-based organizations, through public programs, and with…

HT Awards Nearly $1 Million in SHARP Grants

Humanities Tennessee has awarded $941,454 to 91 Tennessee organizations in all 3 Grand Divisions to support and sustain humanities organizations and help the state’s cultural infrastructure recover from the impacts…

A Message from Board Chair, Daryl Carter

I am pleased to share this report with you on how Humanities Tennessee has impacted the State of Tennessee over the past year. Since March 2020, Humanities Tennessee, like the…

American Recovery Plan Grants Available

Humanities Tennessee is pleased to announce grants from the Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP), made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the $1.9…

A True Celebration of the Written Word

Dear Friends:   It is twenty years since I became director of the Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word. These kinds of anniversaries seep into your subconscious, whether you want to feel…

With Thanks & Gratitude: A Year-End Message

Dear Friends, I hope our final newsletter of this year finds you and your loved ones in good health. As we navigate this unusual holiday season, I can’t help but…

Volunteer Spotlight: Southern Festival of Books

MARY ANNE CATON & KASHIF GRAHAM The Southern Festival of Books is a celebration of the written word. For some, it’s also a homecoming. A return to a community unified…