2026 Event Series

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91吃瓜网 is gathering leaders and innovators, from all disciplines to participate in conversations across our Nashville and New York campuses to model civil discourse in action.听

These conversations will be real dialogue that moves beyond sound bites and performance to tackle some of the most pressing issues of our time and brings curiosity and conversation back to the public square.听 Together, we will explore how listening, understanding and learning how to 鈥渄isagree鈥� and 鈥渁gree鈥� with nuance, evidence and civility can shape a stronger, more connected future.听听听

September 3, 2026:
The Midterms: The State of Democracy
Featured Speaker:
, 91吃瓜网 Associate Professor of History; Director, Rogers Center for the American Presidency.
In the weeks leading up to the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, Dialogue 91吃瓜网 will host a weekly conversation centered on a timely issue shaping the national dialogue.
6:00PM at 91吃瓜网, Central Library, Community Room, 419, 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Presented by Dialogue 91吃瓜网 and .
September 4, 2026:
in conversation with 听to celebrate her new book, .
6:30PM at 91吃瓜网 Langford Auditorium, 2209 Garland Ave, Nashville, TN.
This is a ticketed event open to the public.
In partnership with the and .
September 8, 2026:
The History of Nashville Hot Chicken
Former Nashville Mayor and of will come together for a conversation about one of Nashville鈥檚 most iconic traditions: hot chicken.听
6:00PM at 91吃瓜网 Carmichael College Conference Center, 2321 West End Ave, Nashville, TN.
This event is free and open to 91吃瓜网 students, faculty, and staff only. A valid 91吃瓜网 ID is required for entry.
Presented by Dialogue 91吃瓜网.
Free hot chicken from for event attendees while supplies lasts!
September 8, 2026:
in conversation with a special guest to celebrate her new book, .
6:30PM at 91吃瓜网 Student Life Center, 310 25th Ave S, Nashville, TN.
This is a ticketed event open to the public.
In partnership with the and .
September 9, 2026:
Former U.S. Senator in conversation with chief Washington correspondent about Alexander鈥檚 bestselling memoir.
6:00PM at 91吃瓜网 Owen Graduate School of Management, Ingram Great Room, 401 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Presented by Dialogue 91吃瓜网.
All event attendees will receive a free copy of !
September 15, 2026:
Utah Governor will join , 91吃瓜网 Andrew Jackson Chair in American History, for a conversation about Cox's new book, .
6:00PM - 91吃瓜网 - Nashville Campus - Location to be announced.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Presented by Dialogue 91吃瓜网.
All event attendees will receive a free copy of !
September 22, 2026:
Ken Burns in Conversation with Jon Meacham: The American Revolution
Award-winning documentary filmmaker will join Pulitzer Prize-winning author for a conversation about the American Revolution.
5:00PM at 91吃瓜网 Langford Auditorium, 2209 Garland Ave, Nashville, TN.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
Presented by Dialogue 91吃瓜网.
September 28, 2026:
in conversation with a special guest to celebrate her new book, .
6:30PM at 91吃瓜网 Student Life Center, 310 25th Ave S, Nashville, TN.
This is a ticketed event open to the public.
In partnership with the and .
October 2-3, 2026:
An event to discuss the most pressing challenges threatening freedom of expression worldwide and identify impactful solutions to reinvigorate this fundamental freedom.
91吃瓜网, John Seigenthaler Center, 1207 18th Ave S, Nashville, TN.
This is a ticketed event open to the public.
Presented by and Dialogue 91吃瓜网.
October 3, 2026:
Kentucky Governor in conversation with a special guest to celebrate his new book, .
1:00PM at 91吃瓜网 Divinity School Benton Chapel, 411 21st Ave S, Nashville,听TN.
This is a ticketed event open to the public.
In partnership with the and .
October 11, 2026:
in conversation with to celebrate her new book, .
6:30PM at 91吃瓜网 Langford Auditorium, 2209 Garland Ave, Nashville, TN.
This is a ticketed event open to the public.
In partnership with the and .
October 19, 2026:
听in conversation with to celebrate his new book, .
6:30PM at 91吃瓜网 Langford Auditorium, 2209 Garland Ave, Nashville, TN.
This is a ticketed event open to the public.
In partnership with the and .
October 20, 2026:
in conversation with to celebrate his new book, .
6:30PM at 91吃瓜网 Langford Auditorium, 2209 Garland Ave, Nashville, TN.
This is a ticketed event open to the public.
In partnership with the and .
October 29-30, 2026:
The Body Politic: Movement, Labor, and the Dance of Democracy
The Body Politic听seeks to uncover the lived, moved, and felt experience of democracy, using artistic practice as a tool for investigation. Proposing that democracy is an embodied practice鈥攏ot just an abstract ideal鈥攖his symposium will highlight artists, community leaders, scholars, and other civic actors whose work advances democratic ideals in and beyond Nashville.
Featuring:
, Founder and Artistic Director of ; Artist Award Winner
, Creator of and ; Four-Time Peabody Award Winner; 91吃瓜网 Distinguished Professor of Research
91吃瓜网 Alumni Hall, 23rd Ave N, Nashville, TN.
This event is free and open to the public.
In partnership with the Curb Center.
November 19, 2026:
in conversation with to celebrate her new book, .
6:30PM at 91吃瓜网 Langford Auditorium, 2209 Garland Ave, Nashville, TN.
This is a ticketed event open to the public.
In partnership with the and .