University of Tennessee Press Director Katie Hannah Embarks on Statewide Tour for University Press Week 2024
Tour Across UT Campuses Highlights the Vital Role of University Presses in Publishing
The University of Tennessee Press (UT Press) is excited to announce that Director Katie Hannah will be visiting campuses across the state during University Press Week, Nov. 11–15, 2024. Hannah’s tour will spotlight the work of UT Press, the value of university presses in today’s publishing landscape, and opportunities for aspiring authors.
Tour Events Across Tennessee
The statewide tour will kick off on Monday, Nov. 11, at the University of Tennessee at Martin, followed by events at the University of Tennessee Southern, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and concluding Friday, Nov. 15, with the event at Hodges Library on the UT Knoxville campus. Throughout the week, Union Ave. Books in downtown Knoxville will be displaying UT Press titles to celebrate University Press Week.
The event lineup includes:
– Monday, Nov. 11, UT Martin: Faculty panel on publishing with university presses featuring Katie Hannah, Dan McDonough, and Erik Nordberg; followed by a book event featuring Jim Johnson, UT Press author of Reelfoot Lake: Oasis on the Mississippi.
– Tuesday, Nov. 12, UT Southern: Panel on on book development, featuring insights from UT Press authors Ken Vickers and Zach Kinslow.
– Wednesday, Nov. 13, UT Chattanooga: “Getting Published at a University Press” informational event in the campus library.
– Thursday, Nov. 14, UT Knoxville: Panel discussion on publishing with a university press with Katie Hannah and UT Press authors including Reed Massengill, Gilya Gerda Schmidt, and Georgiana Vines.
About University Press Week 2024
This year’s University Press Week, organized by the Association of University Presses, celebrates the theme “#StepUp,” highlighting university presses’ dedication to educational and social advancement. Hannah’s statewide tour underscores UT Press’s commitment to providing high-quality academic and regional publications and will offer audiences valuable insights into the publication process.
For more information about Katie Hannah’s events or University Press Week, please visit utpress.org or contact UT Press at utpress@utk.edu.
About the University of Tennessee Press
The University of Tennessee Press is the Volunteer State’s book publisher, committed to preserving and promoting the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Tennessee and the region. Through our focused publishing program, we strive to deepen appreciation for the communities, ecosystems, and histories that make this place unique. Ultimately, our mission is to enlighten readers, foster cultural dialogue, and improve the quality of life for the people of Tennessee and around the world.
Meet Press Director Katie Hannah at UT Southern
On November 12 at 6:30 PM, all are invited to meet Katie Hannah, the newly appointed UT Press Director, in the Colonial Hall Gallery at the University of Tennessee Southern. As part of University Press Week, Ms. Hannah will join a panel of faculty members and special guests to discuss the publishing process and the vital role of the UT System in supporting it. Following the panel, enjoy a reception in the Gallery.
This event is open to all—faculty, staff, students, and the public—who are interested in the world of publishing. Ms. Hannah will also share insights on The University of Tennessee Southern: Rebirth of an Institution, authored by former UT Southern Chancellor Mark La Branche and Jennifer Sicking, Director of Publications.
Celebrating University Press Week: A Panel Discussion with UT Press Authors
On Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., in Hodges Library’s Lindsay Young Auditorium, Katie Hannah will host a panel discussion on publishing with a university press. The panel will feature press authors Reed Massengill (author of Portrait of a Racist), Gilya Gerda Schmidt (Hazzan Mordecai Gustav Heiser), and Georgiana Vines (East Tennessee Newsmakers).