The SouthWord Literary Festival, a celebration of writers from or now living sand working in the South, is in its 40th year and is held in Chattanooga, Tenn. 

In 2023, Southern writers will speak about their current work individually, in an interview style with another author, or in a panel discussion.

Visiting authors committed to date:
Richard Bausch
Rick Bragg
Kimberly Brock
Clyde Edgerton
Silas House
Beverly Lowry
Ron Rash
Maurice Ruffin
Alina Stefanescu
Dr. Han VanderHart
Juan Vidal
Daniel Wallace
Janelle Williams

We'll also have books for sale, thanks to our friends at The Book & Cover, and many authors will be available for signings.