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…
Kick off your Southern Festival of Books weekend with The Porch on Friday, October 17. You’ll have the unique opportunity to learn from celebrated authors as they pass through Nashville…
One of your favorite events returns Friday, October 17, 2025 at an exciting new venue: Marathon Music Works. Located in the Marathon Village neighborhood, our 2025 dinner venue tells its…
The festival presented by Vanderbilt University will host more than 175 authors to appear for panels, book signings, readings and discussions at the festival, Oct. 18 and 19 at Bicentennial…
Community support ensures Humanities Tennessee’s beloved literary festival continues, thanks to new partnerships and a shared commitment to the written word. Humanities Tennessee (HT) and Vanderbilt University announced today that…
In Response to Federal Cuts to National Endowment for the Humanities, Mellon Foundation Announces $15 Million Emergency Funding for Humanities Councils, including up to $250,000 for HUMANITIES TENNESSEE This investment…
Book bans at public institutions have been on the rise in recent years. Since Fall 2021, PEN America has tracked over 10,000 book bans in public schools across the country.…
We are proud to welcome our literary friends from Nashville’s The Porch back to the Southern Festival of Books with four facilitated writing workshops before the Festival officially begins. For…
Humanities Tennessee today announced the initial lineup of award-winning, bestselling authors who will headline the 36th Annual Southern Festival of Books, taking place at Bicentennial Mall, the Tennessee State Museum…
We hope you’ll join us Thursday, July 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Tennessee State Museum! Our initial roster of authors for the 2024 Southern Festival of Books will be announced,…
