Nsai chapter
Knoxville, TN
Meeting:
4th Monday of every Month 7:30pm

Knoxville, TN Chapter

Songwriters of all levels and genres are welcome!

As a local NSAI Chapter we host regular meetups and special events where you can connect with fellow creatives, share and listen to songs, exchange feedback, and learn about all the many facets of the music industry!

It’s a relaxed and fun way to grow as a songwriter and Chapter. We invite you to come meet new friends, find future co-writers, and get involved in your growing, fun, and collaborative creative community!

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Coordinators

Vicki Lynn Smith
Mitch Townley

Upcoming Events

Chapter Events

Feb 23, 2026

Knoxville Chapter Meeting Febuary 23, 2026

Time: 7:30 pm EST

Type: Virtual

NSAI Events

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News

Chapter News

Our annual Chapter Challenge was held on April 29th at the Joy of Music School in Knoxville.

Six member participated in the Challenge.

John Rose, Sam Faust, A.J. Yuill, Casey Smith, Will Williamson, and Randy Riggs.

Newly anointed coordinator Vicki Lynn Smith and Mitch Townley moderated the evening.

It was a fun time for all.

NSAI News

January 23, 2026 (Nashville, Tenn.) – Talented up and coming songwriter-artist Grayson May has been selected as the 8th recipient of the annual Todd Givens Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Nashville Songwriters Association Int

January 5, 2026 (Nashville, Tenn.) – Following the success of the 33rd annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) alongside presenting partner Regions Bank, excitedly announced plans to hold the annual festival once again in the springt

Welcome to the NSAI Certification Program! We invite you to explore our series of quizzes based on the music industry and songwriting. This program is a resource to build a foundational understanding on common practices and terminology within the profession of songwriting. This includes information about royalties and the distribution of royalties, licensing, performing rights societies, and publishing and record label deals. Complete each quiz with a 90% or higher to be awarded a certificate of achievement and be deemed NSAI certified!

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