Nashville Adult Literacy Council

09/01/2026

Each year, NALC publishes a collection of works called In Our Words. Last year, one of our learners wrote a piece about her dog named after Dolly Parton. It is a beautiful story about the love a family shares for their adopted dog, written by a brave and tireless English language learner.
Learners and Volunteers are invited to submit their written works and recipes to be included in this year's publication by visiting https://forms.gle/oU7YwrUMuCT4rS748

08/26/2026

Like so many of us, we at NALC are grieving the loss of a woman who was so many things to so many people. To us, Dolly Parton was above all a champion of literacy. She spoke openly about her daddy's struggle with reading as an adult, helping normalize the need for literacy tutoring and remove the stigma so many of our learners carry. Thank you, Book Lady, for your unending kindness and generosity. Learn more about her legacy at Dolly Parton's Imagination Library:

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.

08/19/2026

Today's poll taken by our learner/tutor pairs- are you an early bird or a night owl? Can anyone think of a clever phrase for a lover of mid-day?

08/12/2026

Crystal and Reagan gave a fun poll to our learners and tutors who visited the office today- pen or pencil?
Which is your preference?

07/20/2026

Who needs furniture or office supplies? Filing cabinets galore, desks, desk chairs, office dividers, address labels, staplers, you name it. We have them just for you!
Click the link for examples of what we have to be picked up for free, and a few nicer items that are available for purchase. Our office is open on Wednesdays for you to stop by, or appointments can be made for other days.

Don’t let these items go to wasteWe have FREE furniture and supplies as well as furniture available to purchase.Our offices are open Wednesdays from 9am to 5pm, or by appointment.   Free FurnitureOver the years we have accumulated a lot of furniture that needs a new home. All items are first come...

07/16/2026

Adult Literacy at Nashville Public Library has an amazing event coming up!
The third annual Adult Learners' Connection! Saturday, August 29 from 12:00–3:00 PM, it will be a day of inspiration, resources, and community for adult learners. The event is located at the Southeast Branch Library (5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy # 201 Antioch, TN 37013).
Adult Learners’ Connection is designed for adults currently enrolled or interested in enrolling in programs like High School Equivalency Testing, English language learning, college preparation, and more. Whether you're just starting or continuing your educational journey, there is something for everyone!
Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-learners-connection-tickets-1993489384412?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/07/2026

Thank you to Metro Nashville Public Health Department for sharing this opportunity from Office of Family Safety and The Nashville Children's Alliance!
Sign up for their newsletter for all kinds of similar opportunities: https://airtable.com/appFu7mW0vnsrTRRY/pagcmoljuJQv6LUEE/form

06/24/2026

Each year, NALC publishes a book of writings from our learners, tutors, and teachers called In Our Words. This year, it will include a section of recipes!
Food is one of the greatest ways to share in community. We would love to share your favorite recipe in this year's copy of In Our Words.
For an example of how to submit a recipe, visit https://www.nashvilleliteracy.org/prompts-recipes. To submit any work for In Our Words, click the link at the bottom of the page.

05/05/2026

Metro Nashville Public Health Department has a fantastic community newsletter that shares upcoming opportunities like The Metropolitan Action Commission of Nashville and Davidson County's upcoming day on May 16th with information about all kinds of amazing resources. Sign up for the newsletter here: https://airtable.com/appFu7mW0vnsrTRRY/pagcmoljuJQv6LUEE/form

04/30/2026

Maria has been on the wait list for two years.
She's one of 500 people waiting for the chance to read their first book.
When that chance finally comes? She's not on the outside anymore. She walks in.
Over the next few weeks, you'll meet some of the people who've been waiting — and see for yourself what reading opens up for someone who's been locked out of it.
Thank you for being part of this.