Humanities Tennessee

Humanities Tennessee Visit us at HumTN.org to learn more about our statewide educational and public humanities programs.

Founded in 1973 through funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Humanities Tennessee is dedicated to developing a sense of community through educational programs in the humanities across Tennessee. An organization that began with a focus on grant-making and cultural development of the state's museums and historical organizations has grown into a multi-faceted not-for-profit w

ith two distinct focuses: studies of community history and cultural life and studies of language and literature.

🚨 Campaign ends Today! 🚨📍 Raised so far: $23,294📍 Goal: $25,000We’re so close — but we can’t cross the finish line witho...
06/18/2026

🚨 Campaign ends Today! 🚨

📍 Raised so far: $23,294
📍 Goal: $25,000

We’re so close — but we can’t cross the finish line without you.

Help Humanities Tennessee build a more curious, connected, and civil state.
Click here to give before time runs out⏳: https://linktr.ee/HumanitiesTennessee

Thank you to Dollar General Literacy Foundation for our 2026 adult literacy grant! Funding received will support the Sou...
06/15/2026

Thank you to Dollar General Literacy Foundation for our 2026 adult literacy grant! Funding received will support the Southern Festival of Books, back October 17-18 for our 38th year.
📸by Jason Bihler

⏳ ONE WEEK days left to help Humanities Tennessee reach our $25,000 spring goal.Raised so far: $21,805Still needed: $3,1...
06/11/2026

⏳ ONE WEEK days left to help Humanities Tennessee reach our $25,000 spring goal.

Raised so far: $21,805
Still needed: $3,195

Deadline: June 18

The future we build begins with you. Don’t wait.
👉 Donate: https://linktr.ee/HumanitiesTennessee

We are so grateful to be one of the 199 organizations supported by the Nashville Predators Foundation this year. Helper...
06/04/2026

We are so grateful to be one of the 199 organizations supported by the Nashville Predators Foundation this year. Helper Grants are integral to helping us bring books to students in schools through our Student Reader Day Program. Bonus points we got to spend time with and defenseman Nic Hague!

06/02/2026

New podcast out now! Listen to curator Madeline Greene from the Museum and Cultural Center at 5ive Points in Cleveland share her artifact choices for our special series, Curating Tennessee: 1776-2076. Search for Humanities in Action wherever you listen to podcasts or click here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-humanities-in-action-build-167804740/episode/curating-tennessee-with-madeline-greene-335592966

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This episode is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Folklife.

This project is also funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee administered by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (Tennessee 250).

🌱 We’re almost there — but we need you to cross the finish line.Thanks to you, Humanities Tennessee has raised $14,915 s...
06/01/2026

🌱 We’re almost there — but we need you to cross the finish line.

Thanks to you, Humanities Tennessee has raised $14,915 so far toward our $25,000 spring goal. That means more curious, connected, and civil communities across our state.

But the campaign ends June 18, and we still have $10,085 to go.

Every gift — no matter the size — plants a seed for understanding, dialogue, and hope in Tennessee. Thank you for supporting our work.

🔹 Donate now: https://linktr.ee/HumanitiesTennessee
🔹 Share this post to rally your people
🔹 Tag someone who believes in the power of the humanities

The future we build begins with you. Let’s finish strong — together. 💪🌸

The Tennessee Book Award recognizes excellence in Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry written by Tennessee residents. We're...
05/26/2026

The Tennessee Book Award recognizes excellence in Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry written by Tennessee residents. We're thrilled to announce that this year, the finalist judges are Geraldine Brooks (fiction), Timothy Egan (nonfiction), and Danez Smith (poetry).

What does a curious, connected, and civil Tennessee look like to you?This spring, we’re turning that vision into action....
05/22/2026

What does a curious, connected, and civil Tennessee look like to you?

This spring, we’re turning that vision into action.

📅 May 7 – June 18
🎯 Goal: $25,000
📍 Wherever you are in Tennessee — this campaign is for you.

Every dollar fuels conversations that bridge divides, celebrate our shared stories, and strengthen our communities.

Kick off spring with us.
✅ Donate: https://linktr.ee/HumanitiesTennessee
✅ Share this campaign
✅ Tag someone who believes in the power of the humanities

Because the future we build begins with you.

Have you seen us on the Nashville Sign? Thank you for helping us build the future, !
05/21/2026

Have you seen us on the Nashville Sign? Thank you for helping us build the future, !

What object in the Mabry-Hazen House collection does Executive Director and Curator Patrick Hollis think would be inconc...
05/19/2026

What object in the Mabry-Hazen House collection does Executive Director and Curator Patrick Hollis think would be inconceivable to America's founding generation? And who should be included when we talk about our Founders? Listen to this short bonus episode of Curating Tennessee: 1776-2076 to find out!

Search for Humanities in Action wherever you get podcasts or click here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-humanities-in-action-build-167804740/episode/bonus-episode-curating-tennessee-with-patrick-hollis-334099383?app=listen
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This episode is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and Smithsonian Folklife.

This project is also funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee administered by the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (Tennessee 250).

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615 Main Street, Ste B19
Nashville, TN
37206

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16157700006

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