Nash Yarn Fest at Home

This will be a professionally produced livestream of an in-person event at The Fairgrounds in Nashville, TN.

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Details

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Time: Noon-4:45 p.m. Eastern.

Place: This is a virtual event. We’ll email you the link to the livestream one week before the event. 

Recording:  The livestream will be recorded, and you will have access to the recording for one week after conclusion of the live event. 

Who’s on the Stage?

Check it out! We love these people! So will you! Sharing their tales, talents, and tunes are:

Natalie Chanin. Our hero from Florence (Alabama, the cool Florence) will share her tales of her life and work as the legendary founder of Alabama Chanin. Her handmade clothing is iconic, gorgeous.

 

Franklin Habit. Our correspondent from Paris will be coming to Nashville. Live! In person! Dreams can come true, y’all.

 

Jeni Hankins. The charming singer-songwriter-storyteller-writer will be sharing stories and music—a highlight!

 

Patty Lyons. The best-selling, iconic teacher extraordinaire will lead us into her rabbit hole of tips, tricks, hacks, and general joy of knitting.

 

Jeanette Sloan. All the way from Bristol, England, Jeanette is the utterly delightful and brilliant designer whose Field Guide No. 15: Open is a favorite. We can’t wait to see her latest work.

Our Host

Between the talks, Samantha Brunson will be roaming the event at the Nashville Fairgrounds, visiting with the wonderful artisanal vendors. External Link. Opens in new window.. External Link. Opens in new window. who have come from all over the country to Nash Yarn Fest.

 

And oh yeah: these two. Ann and Kay will pop in to welcome speakers—and you!—to Nashville.