Taylor Street Art and Books

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:

May 6, 2025: Love and Saffron by Kim Fay.

June 2, 2025: Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.

July 1, 2025: Orbital by Samantha Harvey

August 5, 2025: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.

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

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:

June 8, 2025: All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto by George M. Johnson.

July 13, 2025: Sold by Patricia McCormick

August 10, 2025: The Handmaid's Tale (graphic novel version) by Margaret Atwood

September 14, 2025: The Bluest Eyes by Toni Morrison

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.

The Women's Circle: Where Ambition Meets Authenticity

May 17, 2025, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

RECLAIM YOUR TIME, REDISCOVER YOUR POWER

For the woman who does it all, but rarely does anything just for herself. You excel in the boardroom, you're present for your family, and somehow you make it all look effortless. But in the quiet moments, you wonder: When was the last time you connected with what truly fills your cup?

The Women's Circle isn't just another networking event to add to your calendar. It's the permission slip you've been waiting for—a carefully crafted morning where strategic thinking meets soulful connection.

What awaits you:

Community Building with women who understand the delicate balance of leadership and life (no explanation needed about why you're checking your phone between sessions)

David Lipscomb University business professor, Dr. Donita Brown's exclusive talk on turning decision fatigue into decisive action—the same strategies that have transformed operations for Fortune 500 executives.

Watercolor workshop with acclaimed watercolorist Dani Taylor, who will help you reset your brain for innovative problem-solving. This is the creative break your analytical mind has been craving.

This is for you if:

Your calendar rules your life, but you're ready to reclaim control.

You're tired of being the only woman at the table making tough calls.

Your best ideas come when you actually have space to think.

You know, networking can be more meaningful than business card exchanges.

This $60 event is limited to 25 participants to ensure a genuine connection. Click here to secure your space.

School Is Out for Summer: Adult Book Fair
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 4–7 PM at Bearded Iris Brewing

Need a summer read for that epic road trip, your reading challenge, or some quality time in the park? We’ve got you covered.

Join us for another round of our Adult Book Fair—a happy mashup of books, beer, and bookish joy.
☀️ Browse handpicked reads
🍺 Grab a cold drink from Bearded Iris
🥐 Nibble on baked goods from Literary Flour
💍 Shop bookish jewelry from Clay & Clover
📖 Chat with fellow readers and hang for a while

We might even be launching our Summer Reading Challenge—and you’ll be the first to get a peek. 👀

Whether you’re here for the paperbacks or the pilsners, come kick off summer with us.

So, You Want to Write a Book?
Join author, ghostwriter, and Taylor Street Art and Books co-owner Brian Kannard—a 15-year publishing industry veteran with 33 books under his belt—for a 90-minute crash course on what it really takes to write a book. Whether you’re dreaming of your first novel, tackling a nonfiction passion project, or finally organizing that memoir, this workshop will give you the tools to get started (and stay on track).

Brian has collaborated with New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors and editors, and he’s bringing that experience to Taylor Street Art and Books for one night only. Topics include:

* Writing strategies for fiction and nonfiction.

* Why you don't need an English degree to write a book.

* Digital tools that streamline your writing.

* Time management for writers with day jobs.

* How to set realistic goals and manage expectations.

* Creative tips to beat writer’s block.

* What you need to know about writing with AI (ethically and effectively).

📍 Taylor Street Art and Books, 100 Taylor Street
📅 Friday, June 6, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Class fee is $35—reserve your spot early by clicking here.

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.