Voices of Nashville:
Stories That Connect Us
Humans of Nashville captures the rich, personal stories of Music City’s residents, blending storytelling with social science research to help foster connection and understanding across our community.
Discover Our Approach
Explore how Humans of Nashville captures and shares personal stories to deepen community understanding and connection.
Step One:
Sharing Stories
Begin by engaging with community members through interviews, gathering authentic narratives that highlight the diversity of Nashville.
Step Two:
Research and Analysis
Through social science methods, analyze narratives to uncover insights about relationships and social networks in the city.
Step Three: Community Impact
Use these findings to foster empathy, amplify voices, and contribute to ongoing social change in Nashville.
Interested in
Telling Your Story?
Behind the Lens
Humans of Nashville is led by Dr. Rong Wang, Assistant Professor at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University, and head of Vanderbilt’s Network Dynamics for Social Change Lab.
The lab is made up of a cross-section of graduate and undergraduate students from across campus interested in tackling complex social issues rooted in community partnership.
