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A three-day literary event, welcoming more than 20,000 visitors and over 200 guest authors. Festival goers enjoy book signings and panel discussions, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, exhibitors from across the nation, and more. I

Where:

War Memorial Plaza
Nashville, TN
US

When:

October 18 to October 19, 2025

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