Background & Upbringing
Savannah grew up in a lively musical family in East Nashville—her father played guitar in a local country band, and her mother taught music at a nearby elementary school. Weekends were spent at the Grand Ole Opry or attending street festivals, where Savannah first developed her ear for storytelling through lyrics.
Education
She attended a performing arts high school, focusing on vocal performance before pivoting to a BA in English at Vanderbilt University. Later, she completed a minor in Music Business to better understand the industry side of her hometown’s most prominent cultural export.
Professional Background
Savannah started out writing song lyrics and collaborating with up-and-coming local musicians. She soon discovered a passion for narrative prose, weaving the cadence of country music into short stories about Southern life and family bonds. Now, she publishes both personal essays in local magazines and novels inspired by Nashville’s blend of tradition and modern hustle.
Places Lived
Except for a semester abroad in London (studying British literature), Savannah has remained in Nashville, using its cultural scene as a continual source of material.
Influences
Country icons like Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash shaped her appreciation for heartfelt, straightforward storytelling. She also admires Southern literary giants such as Eudora Welty and Jesmyn Ward. The soul of her writing often mirrors the raw honesty found in Americana music.
