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Writer or reader, you can be a part of our mission.

Support creative writing outreach and education in Tennessee and beyond

why membership?

Members enjoy discounts, perks, and that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes with literary citizenship.

Levels of Membership

Basic

$5/MONTH
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
  • Porch classes discounted 15%
  • Members-only discounts on Porch programming, including workshops and Brown Bag Lunches.
  • Subscription to The Sewanee Review discounted 15%
  • 10% Discount at Gift Horse
  • Members-only newsletter and events
  • The opportunity to bring a friend for free to one single-session class per year
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Founder's Club

$10/MONTH
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
  • All other Basic Membership Benefits
  • Subscription to The Porch's biannual publication SWING
  • Parnassus Books one-time shopping spree for 20% discount
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Publisher’s
Club

$25/MONTH
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
  • All other Basic & Founder's Membership Benefits
  • Any single-session class of your choice on the house!
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Porch Patron

$50/MONTH
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
  • All other Basic, Founders', and Publisher's Membership Benefits
  • Handmade leather-bound journal by Linenlaidfelt
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Literati Member

$100/MONTH
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
  • All other Basic, Founders', Publishers', and Patrons' Member Benefits
  • Ticket to The Porch's annual fundraiser event
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Sustaining Member

  • You name the dollar amount you'd like to contribute each month. Annual membership levels and benefits apply.
BECOME A SUSTAINING MEMBER

faq

DO I HAVE TO BE A WRITER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE PORCH?
Not at all. By becoming a member, you are supporting both The Porch and the literary vitality of Nashville. Readers, writers, and arts supporters of all stripes welcome!
WILL MY MEMBERSHIP RENEW AUTOMATICALLY?
It will not. We will alert you when your annual membership is approaching the renewal date and will provide an easy link to renew.
AN I BE A SUSTAINING MEMBER BY CONTRIBUTING MONTHLY?
Absolutely! We love our sustaining members. You name the dollar amount you’d like to contribute. Annual membership levels and benefits apply. Email hello@porchtn.org to set this up.

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