Cultural Sector Pandemic Recovery
When Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March 2021, the goal was imbedded in the name. For Tennessee cultural organizations, having to close the doors for nearly two years…
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Supporting Jobs in the Humanities
Are you familiar with Loren Eiseley’s starfish story? The one in which an older man comes upon a small child throwing starfish that have been washed up by the tide…
Spotlight: Literary Work Across Tennessee
An important aspect of Humanities Tennessee’s mission is to support and strengthen our state’s cultural infrastructure. In addition to the literary programs we present, including the Southern Festival of Books…
Our Environment and the Humanities: Hill’s Island
In 2021, TennGreen Land Conservancy gifted Hill’s Island to the Cumberland River Compact (The Compact) to steward this 20-acre parcel of land, located in The Compact’s namesake watershed. From the…
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…
Discovering and Celebrating Unsung Stories
Our story inclusion series continued throughout July exploring how Tennessee organizations are engaging communities in creative ways to share untold stories. We delved into ways that exhibits and programs are…
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…