A promotional banner with a yellow background features a red-haired woman wearing a yellow jacket over a striped shirt and black-and-green plaid pants, playing an acoustic guitar. Musical notes swirl around her. On the right side, large bold text reads, "Save the Date!" Below it, inside a marquee-style frame, the text says: "September 27th – Stay tuned for more details!" At the bottom right is the logo for Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Feel the Music with Mandy Harvey - Live at MLK!

Join us on September 27 at Martin Luther King, Jr. School for a powerful and uplifting time with Mandy Harvey, the award-winning Deaf author and singer-songwriter who touched millions on America’s Got Talent. More details coming soon; stay tuned!

Library Lunch & Learn Webinar: LEAD-K for Tennessee
Getting to Know LEAD-K in TN

LEAD-K (Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids) programs are currently in place in over 20 states. These programs track language milestones from birth to age 10 to support language development in Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. This webinar will provide information about LEAD-K and how similar systems might be considered locally. Sign language interpreter and captions provided. 

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Click “Learn More” below to fill out the form or email us at dhoh@nashville.gov 

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Banner for Nashville Walk4Hearing by the Hearing Loss Association of America. Event date: Saturday, November 8, 2025. Location: Centennial Park, Band Shell Stage, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203. Schedule: 9:00 am Registration, 10:30 am Stage Presentation, 10:45 am Walk begins. Contact: walk4hearing@hearingloss.org. Image shows a large group of smiling participant
Nashville Walk 4 Hearing

Walk4Hearing is a nationwide event organized by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) that brings together individuals, families, nonprofits, hearing care professionals, and community partners to support hearing health and raise awareness. Join us in celebrating and supporting everyone impacted by hearing loss—whether you have hearing loss yourself, stand with loved ones, or support the hearing loss community.

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Get a Free Accessible Weather Alert Radio

Request an accessible weather radio for free. Limited to residents in the following counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson counties. Limit of 1 per household.

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Serving the Residents of Tennessee

Welcome to the public resource about hearing loss and deafness that is available to ALL Tennesseans regardless of your ability to hear! Check out our statewide event calendar; lending library of books, videos and equipment; Tennessee Directory of Services for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, and more!

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Calendar of Events

Look for or post events in the deaf and hard of hearing community across the entire state of Tennessee!  The calendar is also searchable by area of the state or type of event.

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Marionette shows with live sign language interpretation.
Selected Marionette Shows

Great for children and adults alike! A variety of marionette and puppet shows performed at Nashville Public Library are interpreted into ASL. A sound track accompanies the videos. 

Special thanks to Wishing Chair Productions and the Nashville Public Library Foundation!

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Updated: January 14, 2022

Tennessee Upcoming Events

Jul
30
Deaf Day Tour at the Knoxville Museum of Art

Join KMA Docent Lee for a Daytime Deaf Tour of the summer exhibition, Electricity for All. The first hour will be a guided tour of the exhibition in American Sign Language. The second half hour is a time to explore the exhibition and ask questions with…

  • In Person
Jul
31
Deaf Night Out - BridgesWEST

Deaf Night Out is coming to Memphis!

Please plan to purchase your own food and drinks — Broadway Pizza has plenty of great options!

No RSVP needed -  just show up and enjoy!


  • In Person
Aug
1
Interpreter Coffee Break

Interpreter Coffee Break at Drip Kitchen & Coffee! 

Drop in for a few minutes or sit and stay for a while!


  • In Person
Aug
2
BridgesTN Water Day

BridgesTN Water Day: Back to School Bash! 

Open to Deaf, CODAs, HH, Hearing of all ages! 

Bring clothes you don't mind getting wet in, towels, and sunscreen! 

Hot Dogs, Popcorn, and Lemonade provided!  Plus,…

  • In Person
Aug
9
Exam Readiness: Navigating CASLI GKE & Case Studies

Workshop Description: 
Preparing for the CASLI General Knowledge Exam (GKE) and Case Studies can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can confidently tackle both. This interactive workshop will break down key concepts, test…

  • Virtual/Online
Aug
11
Lunch and Learn with CAC

Community Action Commitee Office on Aging (CAC) is hosting a free workshop on August 11th at 11:30AM.  Eddie LeSueur, a Road Team Captain with Tennessee Trucking Foundation, will present information on how to safely share the road with large…

  • In Person
Aug
16
From Skill Development to Exam Readiness: Preparing for the Performance Assessment

Workshop Description: 
This workshop is tailored specifically for those preparing for the CASLI Performance exam in interpreting. Participants will receive a clear breakdown of the exam format, including the expected skills and the criteria…

  • Virtual/Online
Aug
16
From Skill Development to Exam Readiness: Preparing for the Performance Assessment

Workshop Description: 
This workshop is tailored specifically for those preparing for the CASLI Performance exam in interpreting. Participants will receive a clear breakdown of the exam format, including the expected skills and the criteria…

  • Virtual/Online
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