Affinity groups at The Porch provide a safe space for writers and readers of particular identities and life stages to share the written word, hone their craft, and strengthen shared community. Meetups are led by trained facilitators and include opportunities for mingling, prompt-based writing, sharing, and open discussion.
Interested in registering for an upcoming meetup? Learn more here.
Nashville Black Storytellers
Designed for writers who identify as Black within the diaspora
Nashville AAPI Writers
AAPI stands for Asian American Pacific Islanders
Latine Creative Collective
Latine is a gender-neutral term to describe people of Latin American descent
LGBTQ+ Writers
Writers Over 40
Twenties & Thirties
Parent Writers
Songwriters
Heartbreak Happy Hour
Heartbreak Happy Hour is our annual, Valentine’s Day-adjacent storytelling show, and one of our most anticipated events each year, held at the Jackalope Ranch Taproom in February. Since our first year in operation, we’ve invited local storytellers to share stories of bad dates, awkward obsession, lonelyhearts hijinks, cringe romance, revenge gone wrong, and more.
Stay tuned for info about our 2025 show, to be held in mid-February.
We’re saving you a seat.
Literary friends, right this way. Membership supports our mission and comes with perks.
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