Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate TN

The 17th annual Mountain Heritage Literary Festival will be Friday June 9th, Saturday June 10th, and Sunday June 11th on the picturesque campus of Lincoln Memorial University with unmatched views of the Cumberland Gap National Park.

We are thrilled to offer fiction, poetry, nonfiction, YA book writing, screen writing, and visual storytelling workshops from an award-winning, highly published faculty. In addition, we’ll have speakers, book signings, and readings from attendees and teachers. This years Keynote speaker will be James Tate Hill, author of the memoir "Blind Man's Bluff", one of the New York Times' best books of 2021. MHLF is a supportive, inclusive haven for writers. Whether you have never put pen to paper or are an experienced writer, you will walk away inspired, invigorated, and part of our growing community. In addition, we will have several writing contests for cash prizes, open mic reading opportunities, and many other events. **Unfortunately, we cannot offer on-campus housing. Attendees are responsible for their own housing. There are numerous AirBnB opportunities in the area, in addition too hotel accommodations in Middlesboro, Kentucky and Cumberland Gap, Tennessee.

Entry to the festival includes: festival goodie bag, two catered dinners, access to all workshops and events. For the most up to date schedule please visit the MHLF website. Updates will be posted as they are available. Several scholarships are available to those who qualify. Please check here for more information. Participants are required to follow the most up to date COVID-19 procedures from the university which can be found here. If you have any questions regarding this event or scholarships please contact our Director Patrick Wensink at patrick.wensink@LMUnet.edu or via phone at 423-869-6028 or our Assistant Director Grace Mahieu at 423-869-7423 or via email at grace.mahieu@LMUnet.edu