Southern Festival of Books

Name: Southern Festival of Books
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

Nashville, TN · Arts & Culture

When: October 17–18, 2026
Where: Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park · Nashville · TN
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

The Southern Festival of Books is a free two day literary festival on Nashville's Bicentennial Mall, bringing award winning and bestselling authors for panels, readings and signings. Produced by Humanities Tennessee, the 2026 edition marks its 38th year.

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