# Killer Nashville Writers' Conference

- Dates: 20 August 2026 to 23 August 2026
- Location: Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center, Franklin, United States
- Organiser: American Blackguard, Inc
- Industry: Media & Entertainment
- Expected attendance: 36

## About

Killer Nashville is an international writers' conference for genres incorporating mystery, thriller, suspense, action, or romance. It educates and empowers aspiring and established writers, connecting them with industry professionals. The conference is for writers, forensic experts, and fans of crime and thriller literature.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://killernashville.com/)
- [Registration](https://killernashville.com/register)
- [Agenda](https://killernashville.com/schedule)

## Topics

- Entertainment & Media
- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Reed Farrel Coleman
- Heather Graham
- Noelle Ihli

## Sponsors and partners

- Clay Stafford
- Southeast Mystery Writers of America
- Mid-TN Sisters in Crime
- Mystery Writers of America
- Writer's Digest
- Selvidge Injury Law
- Gloss Detailing & Ceramic Coating

## Where to stay

- **Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square**: 180 m from the venue, 75 East State Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhcs-sheraton-columbus-hotel-at-capitol-square/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-614-365-4500
- **The Capital Suites Hotel**: 250 m from the venue, 50 South Front Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhmd-the-capital-suites-hotel/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 614-228-4600
- **Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel**: 280 m from the venue, 50 North Third Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/cmhbr-renaissance-columbus-downtown-hotel/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 614 228 5050
- **Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection**: 290 m from the venue
- **Residence Inn Columbus Downtown**: 340 m from the venue, 36 East Gay Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/cmhrd)
  - Phone: +1 614-222-2610
- **Holiday Inn**: 430 m from the venue
- **The Westin Great Southern Columbus**: 600 m from the venue, 310 South High Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](http://www.westincolumbus.com)
  - Phone: +1-614-228-3800
- **Courtyard Columbus Downtown**: 610 m from the venue, 35 West Spring Street, Columbus, 43215
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/cmhcy)
  - Phone: +1 614-228-3200

## What people are saying

- [Killer Nashville | International Writers’ Conference for Genres Incorporating Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Action, or Romance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH48LmU1sKU)

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