Southern Festival of Books
The Southern Festival of Books is an annual literary festival in Nashville that brings together authors, readers, publishers, booksellers, and literary organizations for a weekend celebrating books and the written word. One of the country’s longest-running literary festivals, the event welcomes more than 100 authors along with thousands of visitors each fall.
The festival includes author talks, panels, performance stages, booksellers and publishers, food trucks, and other literary programming for readers of all ages.
Southern Festival of Books Details
Date
The festival is typically held in October.
Location
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and nearby downtown Nashville venues.
Presented By
Humanities Tennessee.
Cost
Free to attend.
Who It’s For
Readers, families, students, writers, book lovers, and anyone interested in literature and author events.
What to Expect
Author talks, panel discussions, booksellers and publishers, performance stages, food trucks, and literary programming throughout the weekend.
Good to Know
The festival is free, but some related fundraising events, including Authors in the Round, require separate tickets.
