Literary Award Gala

Established in 2004, the Nashville Public Library Literary Award recognizes distinguished authors for their contributions to the world of books, literacy, and reading. Each year, the event brings an outstanding writer to Nashville for a weekend-long celebration honoring their achievements while raising critical funding for NPL's education and literacy programs. The gala draws more than 1,000 cultural, political, community, and business leaders from across Nashville and beyond, gathering for cocktails and dinner in support of the city's public library system.