Events

There's always something going on at Taylor Street Art and Books or at our home in Marathon Village. Here are just a few of the events we hope to see you at.

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Southern Festival of Books 2026 flyer artwork
Southern Festival of Books
October 17 and 18, 2026
Bicentennial Capitol Mall
Taylor Street Art and Books will be at the 2026 Southern Festival of Books with two booths, two special guests, and plenty of reasons to stop by.
Joining us this year are artists Jessica Roux and Scott Christian Sava for a celebration of art, books, and the people who bring them to life. (Schedules TBD; check our Instagram for up-to-date info. Festival hours are 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday and 10 AM to 5 PM Sunday.)
Jessica Roux’s richly detailed illustrations draw readers into a world of woodland creatures, botanical beauty, and folklore. Scott Christian Sava brings an imaginative approach to painting, illustration, and storytelling, along with an enthusiasm for helping people discover their own creativity.
Visit our booths to meet Jessica and Scott, explore their work, and spend some time with the TSAB community. Whether you’ve followed these artists for years or are discovering them for the first time, we’d love to see you at the festival.
If you're not familiar with Jessica and Scott's work, find out more about them:
Jessica Roux: Website · Instagram @jessicasroux
Scott Christian Sava: Website · Instagram @ssavaart
Southern Festival of Books map highlighting Taylor Street Art & Books between the restrooms and Cumberland Tent, near the Tennessee State Library & Archives. An orange oval and “We’re Here!” arrow mark the location.
Junk Journaling with Jessica Roux at Poplar Point, October 27 at 6 PM. An open journal displays ornate floral collages, surrounded by flowers, vintage scissors, and decorative objects.
Junk Journaling with Jessica Roux
October 27, 2026
Poplar Point next door to TSAB
Join Jessica Roux and Danielle Taylor for a junk journaling workshop hosted by Taylor Street Art & Books! Attendees will receive a copy of Jessica’s new sticker book, The Collector’s Curio: A Sticker Treasury, and all materials will be provided (feel free to bring anything you’d like to use). We’ll cover the basics of junk journaling and explore composition tricks and techniques. Perfect for beginners and experienced junk journalers alike!
Click the link here to reserve your seat at this event.


Artist Scott Christian Sava, wearing round glasses and a gray flat cap, holds two colorful fantasy portraits beside his face: a blue-skinned figure with flowing red hair and a snake-haired Medusa.
COLORING BOOK RELEASE PARTY WITH SCOTT CHRISTIAN SAVA
November 15, 2026
Corsair Distillery in Marathon Village
Join Taylor Street Art & Books at Corsair Distillery on November 15, 2026 at 1 PM for a coloring book party celebrating Scott Christian Sava’s two new releases:
Curls, Swirls, Braids & Beards: A Coloring Book of Self-Expression, Humanity & Hairs
Knights, Gnomes, Dragons & Dwarves: A Coloring Book of Daring Adventurers & Fantastical Creatures
Spend an afternoon coloring in good company as we celebrate Scott’s imaginative worlds, from expressive hairstyles to fantastical creatures and daring adventurers.
An animator, illustrator, filmmaker, and self-described part-time Hobbit, Scott has brought beloved characters to life for Disney, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, and more. The Tennessee-based artist also directed the animated film Animal Crackers.
Your preorder of either coloring book includes party admission. Order both books and save 10%. Secure your spot by clicking here.
Nashville's Frist Art Museum 25th anniversary logo
Museum Store Sunday at the Frist 
November 28 and 29, 2026
Frist Art Museum
We’ll bring a selection of shop goods to help you find gifts for the readers and art lovers on your list, or something special for yourself. Stop by, browse, and say hello while supporting a local independent business. While you’re at the Frist, explore 2026 Young Tennessee Artists in the Conte Community Arts Gallery. Featuring work by 33 high school artists from across Tennessee, the exhibition celebrates the creativity and skill of our state’s young artists. Make a weekend of art, books, and holiday shopping with us.


Retro TSAB Book Club graphic with yellow, orange, and green rays, a smiley face, and the tagline “A community building book club for everyone.” Footer lists the former 100 Taylor Street location as 1200 Clinton Street in Nashville's historic Marathon Village.
Book Club at Bearded Iris
Every first Tuesday at 7 PM
We're partnering with Bearded Iris  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:
November 10, 2026: You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson is available in the store and at Bookshop.org
December 8, 2026: BYOB (Bring Your Own Book). We'll discuss your favorites and not-so-favorites.
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 graphic featuring a red-haired woman peering over a yellow book against a bright blue, pink, and yellow background. Text reads “1 PM every 2nd Sunday.”
Banned Book Club 
Every Second Sunday at 1 PM
Join us at Corsair Distillery in Marathon Village for a bold and thought-provoking book club celebrating the power of banned books! On the second Sunday of each month 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: 
November 8, 2026: The Odyssey Graphic Novel is available in the store and on Bookshop.org.
December 13, 2026: Brave New World is available in the store and on Bookshop.org.
January 10, 2027: The Color Purple is available in the store and on Bookshop.org.
If 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. 
Coffee Talks October and November schedule on a vintage library card with a green border. October 3: SideKicks; October 10: 8th & Roast on Charlotte; October 17: Southern Festival of Books; October 24: Primitive Coffee; October 31: The Loading Dock; November 7: International Tea and Coffee; November 14: Cafe Sperry’s; November 21: Tempo; November 28: TBD. Hosted by @100tsab.
Coffee, Books, and Quiet Company 
Time: 8:00–10:00-ish AM
When: Sort of kinda weekly, primarily Saturdays
Where: Locations will be shared a month at a time (see below)
Not everything needs to be a formal book club. Sometimes the best conversations happen over coffee, without an agenda, a reading list, or the pressure to be “on.”
Most Saturdays, you’ll find us early at a local coffee shop for a low-stakes, come-and-go gathering centered on books, ideas, and community. Talk about what you’re reading. Talk about the world. Bring a sketchbook. Sit quietly if that’s what you need. This is simply a chance to share space with your neighbors.
There’s no required book and no expectation to stay the whole time. Grab a cup, sit for a minute, or hang out longer if the mood strikes. Whether a few people show up or it’s just one quiet morning with coffee, the door is open. Sometimes that’s more than enough.
October 17: Southern Festival of Books
October 24: Primitive Coffee
October 31: The Loading Dock
November 7: International Tea & Coffee Company
November 14: Cafe Sperry’s
November 21: Tempo
November 28: Location to be announced








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