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…
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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…
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…
Spring 2021 General Grant Recipients Announced
Humanities TN makes funding investments in all three Grand Divisions of the state to support the efforts of cultural, educational, and community-based organizations providing public humanities programs. The grant funds…
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…
Humanities Tennessee Announces CARES Act Grant Awards
Nonprofit organizations from Johnson City to Memphis in all nine Tennessee Congressional districts will receive more than $300,000 from Humanities Tennessee in the first round of CARES Act relief…
Humanities Tennessee CARES Act Grants Available
As part of the $2 trillion federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act passed by Congress to provide economic relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, $550,000 will be re-granted…
Community During COVID-19
Hello Friends, During this unprecedented time in our lives, my first thought is for the health and well-being of you and your family. At Humanities Tennessee, our team has been…