Killer Nashville Awards Dinner

Celebrate the Best in Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense

Join bestselling authors, industry professionals, and fellow readers for the annual Killer Nashville Awards Dinner, an international gala honoring excellence in thriller, mystery, suspense, and crime-based literature.

Enjoy an evening of celebration and connection as you mingle with authors, socialize with literary agents, editors, and publishers, and recognize the outstanding work and contributions of the writing community.

An Evening of Awards and Celebration

The Awards Dinner honors exceptional achievements across the literary world, with presentations including:

  • Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Awards — Recognizing the best books of the previous year

  • Claymore Awards — Honoring the best unpublished manuscripts

  • International Readers’ Choice Award — Celebrating the best book as determined by voters worldwide

  • John Seigenthaler Legends Award — Honoring lifetime service to writers

  • Guest of Honor Awards — Celebrating the conference’s Guests of Honor

  • Mystery Writers of America Southeast Chapter Magnolia Award — Recognizing award-winning work

Dinner, Music, and Celebration

Admission includes an evening of author appearances and awards presentations, along with a buffet dinner, cash bar, and live music. Whether you’re celebrating an award, connecting with industry professionals, or simply enjoying an evening with fellow book lovers, the Awards Dinner offers a memorable opportunity to come together and celebrate the literary community.

Open to Everyone

You do not need to be registered for the Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference to attend. The Awards Dinner is open to conference attendees and the wider writing and reading community. Bring your friends and family!

Reserve Your Seat

Saturday, August 21, 2027

7:00–10:00 p.m.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. The Awards Dinner sells out every year, so early reservations are strongly recommended.

Celebrate the stories, the writers, and the people who make the literary community extraordinary.

Purchase your ticket in advance to secure your place.

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