Famous authors that have lived in Nashville

We don't just have musicians

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Brian Lee Nash, Esq.
April 12, 2023

I love reading books.

Currently, one of the books I am reading is The Autobiography of a Yogi. It is my favorite book.

Recently, I learned while about half way through the book that it changed Steve Jobs life, and the world. He also gave a copy to everyone that attended his funeral.

We all know there are tons of famous musicians living in and around Nashville, Tennessee.

Did you know that there are several famous authors who have lived or currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. Here are a few:

  1. Ann Patchett: Ann Patchett is a bestselling author who has lived in Nashville since the 1990s. She is the author of several acclaimed novels, including "Bel Canto," "State of Wonder," and "The Dutch House."

  2. J.T. Ellison: J.T. Ellison is a bestselling author of thrillers and mysteries who lives in Nashville. She has written more than 20 novels, including "Lie to Me" and "The Last Second."

  3. Alice Randall: Alice Randall is an author and songwriter who was born in Detroit but has lived in Nashville since the 1980s. She is the author of several novels, including "The Wind Done Gone" and "Black Bottom Saints."

  4. Robert Hicks: Robert Hicks is a bestselling author who lives in Franklin, just south of Nashville. He is the author of several historical novels, including "The Widow of the South" and "A Separate Country."

  5. Mary Laura Philpott: Mary Laura Philpott is a writer and essayist who lives in Nashville. Her debut book, "I Miss You When I Blink," was a New York Times bestseller.

The Nashville Guru has this list of local authors:

BEST LOCAL NASHVILLE AUTHORS

And Wikipedia has this list of Nashville authors.

It’s great to be in a community that fosters music, writing and the arts.

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