Feel the Music at Nashville Public Library
Mandy Harvey in Music City!

Feel the Music at Nashville Public Library!

Join us for an inspiring event featuring Mandy Harvey—late-deafened singer, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome advocate, and motivational speaker.

RSVP is required! Deadline is June 20th.

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Library Lunch and Learn Webinar: Understanding Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants

Join us on Wednesday, May 21st, from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Central Time for a conversation with audiologists, Dr. Laura Gifford and Dr. Yontz. Learn how hearing aids and cochlear implants work and how these devices can improve communication and your quality of life.

RSVP by May 20 to receive the Zoom link!

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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.

The National Hearing Loss Resource Website
The National Hearing Loss Resource Website

The National Hearing Loss Resource Website lists resources for the D/DB/HH (Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing), people who are hearing, parents, professionals, educators, children, adults.

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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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TN Directory of Services is now part of AskSandy.org National Resources

The Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is happy to announce that the TN Directory of Services served as the catalyst for the creation of the new National Hearing Loss Resource website! There are hundreds of organizations, services, and businesses listed.

Search NationallySearch By State

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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.

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!

Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Updated: January 14, 2022

Tennessee Upcoming Events

May
16
Celebrating The Deaf Church 30 years.

Deaf Church 30th Anniversary RSVP

FRIDAY, MAY 16

Hudson Hall at Brentwood Campus

6:00 - 8:30 pm

Childcare reservations for birth to age 7 can be made by texting CHILDCARE to 623623.
 

SATURDAY, MAY 17


  • In Person
May
21
Library Lunch and Learn - Virtual Workshop

Library Lunch and Learn Webinar Series!

Topic: Understanding Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants

Join us on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, for a conversation with audiologists, Dr. Laura Gifford and Dr. Randi Yontz. 

Learn how…

  • Virtual/Online
Jun
3
Deaf Camp Registration

ROOTS is the center of Deaf Camp, connecting MiNi with Teen Deaf Summit.

Deaf Camp ROOTS is for age 6 to 13 years old, designed for Deaf, hard of hearing, oral students, siblings, and hearing children with Deaf parents. ROOTS is an immersive day…

  • In Person
Jun
7
CMA Fest FREE Concert

FREE FAMILY CONCERT!
Get ready for an unforgettable night at CMA Fest! Join us for a FREE concert at Ascend Amphitheater on Saturday, June 7 at 6PM! 
Sign Language Studios is proud to partner with the CMA Foundation to bring this inclusive,…

  • In Person
Jun
10
Interpreting: Not a Solo Sport

Interpreting: Not a Solo Sport
Welcome to our online workshop dedicated to the world of interpreters! Our profession changes quickly, but our profession's culture doesn't always envolve at the same rate. In this workshop, we will dive intow how our…

  • Virtual/Online
Jun
13
Sign Language Studios' Summer Swim

Join SLS for a fun night of swimming this summer! 


  • In Person
Jul
26
2nd Annual Swim & Cookout Event

2nd Annual Swim & Cookout

Join us for our 2nd Annual Swim & Cookout! This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of fun in the sun with family and friends.

Event Details

Date: July 26, 2025Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00…
  • In Person