Taylor Street Art and Books

Fall Adult Book Fair
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 4–7 PM at Bearded Iris Brewing

Cooler evenings, crisp pages, and the perfect excuse to gather—our Fall Adult Book Fair is back.

Join us for another round of books, beer, and bookish community. This time around, we’re adding a spelling bee to the mix. We’re still working out exactly how it will look, but trust us—you’ll want to be part of it.

Browse handpicked reads from TSAB, grab a cold drink from Bearded Iris, and meet local makers like Literary Flour. More vendors will be announced soon.

Whether you’re here to shop, sip, or spell, the Fall Adult Book Fair is the place to be.

Book Club at Bearded Iris
Every first Tuesday at 7 PM

We're partnering with Bearded Iris Brewery for an open book club on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. The vibe is chill. There are no tricky questions or pop quizzes. We believe that books are designed to stimulate conversations between friends.

Here are the books for the next few months:

September 2, 2025: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.

October 7, 2025: Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

November 3, 2025: My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones

December 1, 2025: We're having a book swap and general chat about books we loved reading this year.

If you didn't buy the book from us, don't worry. If you didn't read the book, don't worry. We'd love for you to come out, grab a Bearded Iris beer, and hang out.

Banned Book Club
Every Second Sunday at 1 PM

Join us at Taylor Street Art and Books for a bold and thought-provoking book club celebrating the power of banned books! Each second Sunday at 1 PM, we’ll dive into a different title that has faced censorship in schools and other institutions, exploring the stories, ideas, and controversies that make these books so important. We'll be discussing the following:

September 14, 2025: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

October 12, 2025: Daughters of Eve by Lois Duncan

November 9, 2025: Jerusalem: Chronicles from the Holy City by Guy Delisle

December 14, 2025: Lord of the Flies (Graphic Novel) by William Golding

Whether you’re a free speech advocate, a literature lover, or just curious about the books they don’t want you to read, this is your space to engage in open discussions and challenge the status quo.

Come for the conversation, stay for the freedom to read.

Open Painting Hours with Dani Taylor
Every last Sunday of the month at 1 PM

Join watercolorist and Taylor Street Art and Books co-owner Dani Taylor for open painting hours. This casual gathering is a chance to sit down with your own supplies, try something new, or just enjoy the shop's creative atmosphere.

All skill levels are welcome, and there’s no cost to attend. Some people come to paint, others come to talk about their week, and plenty enjoy being in the room with art in motion.

Sketchbook Club

September 7th at 1 PM

Whether you’ve been drawing for years or are just starting to fill your first pages, this club warmly welcomes everyone to explore, express, and connect through the pages of a sketchbook.

Every gathering is a wonderful blend of inspiring prompts, relaxed sketching moments, and optional sharing, all about enjoying your creativity at your own comfortable pace.

Bring your favorite tools or try something new! All styles and experience levels are welcome. This is your space to create freely, connect with fellow makers, and keep your sketchbook practice alive.

First meet-up: September 7th at 100 Taylor in the lobby in front of @100tsab

100 Taylor Street Art Market

On the third Saturday of every month, from 4-9 PM, 100 Taylor Street Art Collective hosts an art market. Over the years, the event has become a staple of Nashville's Germantown community. Art vendors fill the building's hallways to create a unique experience where you can discover new pieces in a relaxed environment. Taylor Street Art and Books are through the end of the art market, so come by and chat with us about what book you're currently reading.