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Join us for another Southern Festival of Books!

ABOUT from web:
This fall, Humanities Tennessee and Vanderbilt University will once again partner to present the 38th annual Southern Festival of Books. More than 175 authors and 25,000 guests are expected at the family-friendly weekend festival, which will be held at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Tennessee State Museum, and Tennessee State Library and Archives on Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18.

The festival will include author panels, signings, and book sales, as well as live performances, food trucks, a beer garden, appearances by beloved book characters, book vendors, and a children’s area.

TICKETS/COST:
Free of cost

TIME:
Festival runs from 10am to 5pm
Let's meet at 10:30am

MORE INFO:
Southern Festival of Books
Schedule: Southern Festival of Books 2026

PARKING:
Free parking available in State of Tennessee lots.

LOCATION:
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243