The 38th Annual Southern Festival of Books
The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word is among the oldest literary festivals in the country, annually welcoming hundreds of authors and thousands of visitors to downtown Nashville each October. The Festival is free and includes performance stages, food trucks, and loads of publishers and booksellers. In 2026, we look forward to celebrating the written word with you downtown Nashville at the Bicentennial Mall, Tennessee State Museum, and Tennessee State Library and Archives.
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Contact name:
(615) 770-0006
Email address:
Dates:
10/17/2026
10/18/2026
Time:
See website for details.
Price:
FREE
Ages
All AgesWeb Service