Midsouth Socials and Meetups

Midsouth socials and meetups are a great way to form community in our region. Most are free and open to members and nonmembers alike.

Are you a Midsouth Social Director who needs to add your local event to the calendar? If so, CLICK HERE!

Meetups

May

4 – Lexington, KY Area Gathering

Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM EDT

Location: Beaumont Branch of Lexington Public Library

3080 Fieldstone Way, Lexington, KY 40513

Cost: FREE

For more information, contact Nell Campbell: nellktcampbell@gmail.com


18 – Memphis Meet-Up in May 

Bring your current work in progress and a book or two that you consider great mentor texts. Bring it all to the back room where Novel hosts special events. We are going to play game that will hopefully help you think flexibly while having fun. Don't worry we will still have time to chat, critique, and share Mid-South and global writing resources. Plus, we will leave a little time for food and/or drink at Libro (the restaurant in the bookstore)! 

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm CDT 

Location: Novel Bookstore 

387 Perkins Extended Rd. Memphis, TN 38117

Cost: FREE but you can bring money if you choose to buy a snack or meal at Libro - or, of course, to buy a book! 

For more information, contact Amy Murrell: amymurrell@gmail.com


June

6 – Midsouth Regionwide Zoom

Time: 7:00 PM CDT / 8 PM EDT

Location: Online

Cost: FREE

More information and link coming in the newsletter


12 – Nashville Area Critique Meetup

Join us at the Bellevue Library for critique and comradery. Bring a current WIP to share for critique.

Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm Central

Location: Bellevue Public Library conference room

720 Baugh Road, Nashville, TN 37221

Cost: FREE

For more information, contact Rachel Tawil Kenyon: rachel@happywithabook.com


July

13 – Remote Social Meetup

Virtual meetup for Midsouthers who live too far to drive to an in-person social.

Time: 10:00 AM CDT

Location: Online

Cost: FREE

For more informaiton, contact Jennifer Lynn Alvarez: jenniferdiaries@gmail.com 



22 – Lexington, KY Area Gathering

Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm EDT

Location: Tates Creek Branch of Lexington Public Library

3628 Walden Drive, Lexington, KY 40517

Cost: FREE

For more information, contact Nell Campbell: nellktcampbell@gmail.com


August

1 – Nashville South-Side Area Critique Meet-Up

Join us for critique and comradery. Bring a current WIP for critique.

Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm Central

Location: Franklin Public Library - Meeting Room

1314 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064

Cost: FREE

For more information, contact Rachel Tawil Kenyon: rachel@happywithabook.com

Midsouth Regional Social Directors

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
Author
Amy Beaman
Author
Hope Bissell
Nell Campbell
Author
Rachel Kenyon
Author
Heather Mahlinger
Author, Illustrator
Danielle Y. C. McClean
Author, Translator
Amy Murrell
Author
Gretchen Sherrill
Author
Shannon Stocker
Author
Chloe Tubb
Bookseller, Illustrator, Student
Kiri van Haaren
Author

Chattanooga: Hope Bissell

Knoxville: Danielle McClean

Lexington: Nell Campbell and Kiri van Haaren

Louisville: Amy Beaman and Shannon Stocker

Memphis: Amy Murrell

Nashville: Rachel Tawil Kenyon

Student (college student-led for college students): Chloe Tubb

Tri-Cities (Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport) Area: Gretchen Sherrill

Western Kentucky and Remote: Heather Mahlinger

Remote (a virtual meeting for Midsouthers who live too far away to drive to an in-person social in one of the other above listed cities): Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Don’t see a group near you? Consider starting one!

Contact a member of the Regional Team at midsouth@scbwi.org to find out more.