I don’t know about you all, but 2026 so far has felt like at least a decade. Looking forward to this month, though, there are a lot of exciting things happening. I think I’ll look a bit like the “Mom? Dad? Friends?” meme when I head into any of these events. Don’t judge me too harshly! I just want to get my words on!!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 7th: MTSU Write Spring Saturday
MTSU Write will be hosting workshops on some Saturdays through the semester, starting in March! These are free and open to the public, and I can speak from experience and say they are super informative and insightful! Right now, details are TBA so keep an eye on the MTSU Write socials (and Substack!) for information as it comes out. Update: Registration now open on the MTSU Write website.
Sunday, March 8th, 3-5 PM, at Dapper Owl Coffee Pub (2412 E. Main St, Murfreesboro): Writers’ Mingle with Reagan Lichtenwalter
Come join us for our monthly writers’ mingle, where this month, the young and intrepid Raegan Lichtenwalter will be sharing with us! Bring something to work on, come with blank paper, or just come for the coffee and vibes! We’d love to see you there! Click the image for more info.
Saturday, March 21st, 10 AM-2 PM, at Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St, Murfreesboro): Randy O’Brien Author Event
Come meet local author Randy O’Brien, who will be selling and signing copies of his book, Ribbon of Dreams. Click the image for more information.
Sunday, March 22nd, at Crying Cat Books (504 N. Maney Ave, Murfreesboro): Crying Cat 5th Birthday Celebration
Information on this event is TBA, so be sure to keep up with Crying Cat’s socials to stay in the know on how you can celebrate five years of this great local bookstore!
Sunday, March 22nd, 6-8:30 PM, at The Walnut House (116 N Walnut St, Murfreesboro): Bloom Stage Presents “A Place for All Voices” to Celebrate Poetry in the Boro’s Tenth Anniversary
Bloom Stage proudly announces the first show in its 2026 series, “A Place for All Voices.” Produced in both Murfreesboro and historic Rugby, Tennessee, this show will invite audience members to reflect on the impact of all creative communities through an entertaining evening of live performance and art. The show also serves as a release party for Poetry in the Boro’s 10th anniversary anthology, also titled A Place for All Voices.
Through poetry, story, music, and performance, this show celebrates the history and reach of Poetry in the Boro, a reading and open mic event that regularly attracts standing-room-only crowds, actively welcomes a diverse group of participants and poetic styles, and has participated in collaborations across the state and beyond.
This show will feature the music of Heather Moulder, art by Henry Jones, live art by Gregory Lannom, and a host of storytellers and poets – they’ll be sharing more soon! Click the image above for more information!
Thursday, March 26th, 4:30 PM, at the MTSU’s Sam Ingram Building (2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd, Murfreesboro): In Process Open Mic
In Process has several events through the fall semester, but this year, they’re opening up more events for the spring too, starting with this open mic! It’s free and open to the public, and there will be snacks! Check it out!
Saturday, March 28th, 10 AM, at The Grand Exchange (21 S. Public Sq, Murfreesboro): Emily Blakeney Book Signing
Drop by TGE to meet local author Emily Blakeney! She’ll be selling and signing copies of her book, Blackwater.
Monday, March 30th, 11 PM-1 AM, at The Spine Bookshop (244 S Lowry St, Smyrna): Game On Midnight Release Party
Join us for a special midnight release celebration of Game On by Navessa Allen on March 30th from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM! If you love staying up late for bookish excitement, this is your chance to celebrate, shop, and kick off release day in the best way possible — surrounded by fellow readers who can’t wait to dive in. We’re opening our doors right at midnight, so you can be among the very first to grab her newest release the moment it drops. If you want to pre-order a copy, please reach out to us at 615-768-9833. Click the image for more details!
And that’s it for March! Make sure to check in with your local library and/or bookstore to see if you’ve missed something! And if you have something you’d like to promote for next month, shoot me an email: taffetachimewrites@gmail.com. See you in April!
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