These meetups are designed for writers who identify as Black within the diaspora. Established in 2022, the Nashville Black Storytellers works on building a learning community specific to the needs of Black writers and authors in and around Nashville.
Prior NBS meetup participation is not required to attend this gathering!
Upcoming NBS Meetups:
March 29 (facilitated by Donneisha Ellise)
May 31
June 28
July 26
August 30
September 27
October 25
November 29
December 20
These affinity group meetups are free to attend, but we compensate our facilitators to ensure a high-quality experience and a safe, welcoming space. If you’re able, please consider making a donation of $10–$30 at this link to help us sustain these valuable programs at The Porch. Starting in July 2026, the Porch will start to charge a $5 fee for non-members (and free for members) to help sustain this program, continue compensating instructors, and keep offering low-cost, high-quality programming.
Nashville Black Storytellers
These meetups are designed for writers who identify as Black within the diaspora. Established in 2022, the Nashville Black Storytellers works on building a learning community specific to the needs of Black writers and authors in and around Nashville.
Prior NBS meetup participation is not required to attend this gathering!
Upcoming NBS Meetups:
March 29 (facilitated by Donneisha Ellise)
May 31
June 28
July 26
August 30
September 27
October 25
November 29
December 20
These affinity group meetups are free to attend, but we compensate our facilitators to ensure a high-quality experience and a safe, welcoming space. If you’re able, please consider making a donation of $10–$30 at this link to help us sustain these valuable programs at The Porch. Starting in July 2026, the Porch will start to charge a $5 fee for non-members (and free for members) to help sustain this program, continue compensating instructors, and keep offering low-cost, high-quality programming.
Getting There
The Porch House
2811 Dogwood Place
Nashville, Tennessee 37204
United States
