A Publication of Humanities Tennessee
Humble, Selfless, Indefatigable
Humble, Selfless, Indefatigable
Q & A
Q & A

Humble, Selfless, Indefatigable

By Maggie Gigandet

Joe Pagetta tells the story of a 19th-century missionary to Tennessee

In The Apostle of Tennessee, Joe Pagetta chronicles the work of a 19th-century Catholic priest who spent 25 years traveling Middle and West Tennessee, building churches and serving the state’s growing Catholic population. Joe Pagetta will appear at Parnassus Books in Nashville on August 19, the Tennessee State Museum on September 12, and the 2026 Southern Festival of Books on October 17-18.
Dignity in Receiving, Kindness in Giving
Dignity in Receiving, Kindness in Giving
Q & A
Q & A

Dignity in Receiving, Kindness in Giving

By Margaret Kingsbury

The Yellow Postcard explores child food insecurity with hope and joy
Slavery in Motion
Slavery in Motion
Q & A
Q & A

Slavery in Motion

By Aram Goudsouzian

Susan O’Donovan challenges our understanding of American slavery — and how the enslaved defined their freedom
Multiplicity of Belonging
Book Reviews
Book Reviews

Multiplicity of Belonging

By sam long

Asa Drake’s Maybe the Body explores belonging, lineage, and love
“Ochs Highway, 7:34 p.m.”
Book Excerpt
Book Excerpt

“Ochs Highway, 7:34 p.m.”

By Noah Soltau

Book Excerpt: Titanfall

Ways to Support the Work

Chapter 16, launched in October 2009, is an online journal about books, writers, and literary events in Tennessee and serves as the state affiliate of the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress.

We cover novels set here; histories involving Tennessee events or locations; authors who live here, were born or educated here; and out-of-state writers when they give readings or participate in book signings anywhere in the state. We also publish original poems and essays by prominent Tennessee authors (including previews of their works in progress).

Your donations help us continue to engage in the stories of the past and present to build a better future for Tennesseans. Contributions help make Chapter16 possible and ensure it remains free for the community. Individual gifts, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships help connect communities through shared stories and allow us all to build a better future for all Tennesseans.

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