Southern Festival of Books 2026
Southern Festival of Books
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SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS. A PROGRAM OF HUMANITIES TENNESSEE. VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY PRESENTS. OCTOBER 17 & 18 2026. 2026 AUTHOR SUBMISSION FORM WELCOME! Vanderbilt University Presents: The Southern Festival of Books, a program of Humanities Tennessee OCTOBER 17 (9am to 6pm) OCTOBER 18 (10am to 5pm) 2026 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. Stay up to date and subscribe to SFB emails. We also post updates here and here. 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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Nashville - Tennessee State Museum, Tennessee, USA