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Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival celebrates 32 years

What began as an event with a few shows in a couple venues blossomed into a festival featuring 400 performances
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Thirty two years ago, leaders of the Nashville Songwriters Association International launched an event to celebrate songwriters. They called it 'Tin Pan South.' Today, the festival is known worldwide for bringing together the best of the best — performing songs and telling the stories behind them on stage across Music City.

I had the opportunity to enjoy music on Friday in a uniquely Nashville setting — the intimate venue of The Station Inn in the Gulch which brought me and other music fans up close to the artists behind the songs we love.

The festival is the brainchild of Bart Herbison, who serves as the executive director for the Nashville Songwriters Association International. He told me about its humble beginnings in the video player at the top of this page.

I also spoke with Allison Barrett, also of NSAI, about the seminars part of the annual event. Watch my interview in the player below.

More than just live music: Tin Pan South offers seminars and panels for budding artists

Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival also gives back to our community. This year, ticket sales from one show were donated to Strings For Hope, a non-profit focusing on supporting survivors of addiction, human trafficking and domestic violence.

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It's truly the small things that add up to a great day - and Warrick in Lebanon is having a big impact. His familiar face is becoming a staple in one part of the community and inspiring closer connection in the simplest way. Enjoy his warm personality! You may even feel inclined to wave to a stranger today, too.

-Rebecca Schleicher