Feel the Music at NPL
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: Self-Care and Stress Management

Everyone is welcome to learn practical tools to reduce stress, build resilience, and support your well-being with Hayley McLemore!

RSVP required! Fill out the RSVP form by clicking “Learn More” below or email us at dhoh@nashville.gov.

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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.

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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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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

Jun
7
Deaf Women of Word Meetup - Knoxville Center of the Deaf

Deaf Women of Words Meetup!

Join WOW for our next gathering on Saturday, June 7th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Knoxville Center of the Deaf (downstairs).

Come enjoy good conversation, connection, and creativity!
Please bring a…

  • 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
10
Terp Night Out - Knoxville Center of the Deaf

Terp Night Out is Open to ALL interpreters, ITP students, or anyone thinking about becoming an interpreter! It's a casual space to connect, share experiences, and support each other. This time, let’s enjoy the summer vibes and meet outside in the…

  • In Person
Jun
13
Kayaking Day with Knoxville Center of the Deaf!

We’re excited to partner with two experienced kayakers to host Kayak Day every month for the next three months! Our first outing will be on June 13th, Friday!

Bring the kayak and bring a sack lunch! We will paddle, then dock to enjoy lunch…

  • In Person
Jun
13
Sign Language Studios' Summer Swim

Join SLS for a fun night of swimming this summer! 


  • In Person
Jun
14
Bowling Night

Join us on Saturday, June 14th for DeafConnect Bowling Night! We'll be at Billy Hardwick's All-Star Lanes from 2pm-4pm. Please RSVP to deafconnectmidsouth@gmail.com! 


  • In Person
Jun
19
Interpreters Night Out

Join us for June’s Interpreter Night Out on Thursday, June 19th at The Lipstick Lounge from 6–8 PM! It’s trivia night, so grab your team, bring your brainpower, and stick around for karaoke right after! 

We’re so excited for this one — will…

  • In Person