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Southern Festival of Books

38th annual literary festival with over 175 authors, free all-ages programming, food trucks, and booksellers. One of the oldest and best free events Nashville hosts annually.

When
Oct 17-18, 2026
Where
Nashville, TN
Organizer
Humanities Tennessee & Vanderbilt University

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38th annual literary festival with over 175 authors, free all-ages programming, food trucks, and booksellers. One of the oldest and best free events Nashville hosts annually.

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