Please note that all of these FAQs pertain to the 2026 event only.
Is there an age requirement to enter?
Yes, you must be 18 years or older to enter.
Do I need a Ticket to attend?
Yes, you must purchase a ticket prior to the event, no tickets will be sold at the door. You can get tickets here: Tennessee Lit Con 2026 Tickets, Friday, September 25-Saturday, September 26 • 10 AM-11 PM | Eventbrite
Does my Spouse/Partner or Child need a ticket?
Anyone that is entering the signing hall MUST have a ticket to enter.
Will tickets include meet & greets, parties, and panels?
If you have purchased a VIP Ticket, you will be able to join us Friday night at the Panels, and PJ party with storytelling from the narrators, and Saturday night at the Celestial Dreams after party. General Admission tickets only include signing hours.
How many tickets will be sold?
200 VIP tickets, and 800 general admission tickets.
Is ID required?
Yes, you must present a valid ID with a name that matches the ticket.
Are tickets refundable or transferable?
No, tickets are not refundable. However, in the event that you can no longer attend you can list your ticket for sale on our Facebook Group Attendee Page. Tickets must be sold for the purchase price only. There is no guarantee that your ticket will sell.
An Author/Narrator/Vendor that I was hoping to see is no longer attending can I have a refund?
Sadly, life happens, and sometimes authors/narrators/and vendors are no longer able to attend. Our attending list is always subject to change. We do not offer refunds on tickets because someone can no longer attend. Please make sure when buying tickets, you have a few authors you'd like to see, and you are not purchasing for one singular attending.
Will authors have pre-orders available?
Yes! We have put together a pre-order spreadsheet for your convenience. You can find that at the bottom of this page.
What payment forms will be accepted:
Most authors will be able to accept all major credit and debit cards. Each Author/Narrator/Vendor will have their own payment acceptances and policies. It is important to always bring cash, in the event that your card isn't accepted, or technical difficulties with card processing machines. We also recommend bringing smaller bills as authors/narrators/vendors may not have change for $50s and $100s.
Can I bring books from home?
Yes! You absolutely can bring books from home!
Is there a limit to howe many books I can bring?
We have a 5 BOOK Limit for each author. However, author's may set their own limits which will supersede any preset limit Tennessee Lit Con has set. Please contact the author ahead of time to see if they have their own limits.
Will all authors have books to purchase at their booth?
Almost all authors will have books at their booths; however, it is up to the author. Most authors will travel with limited quantity of books, so it is important to preorder books you absolutely want to avoid sell out. If you want a certain book, and don't see it on the author's preorder please reach out to them directly. Tennessee Lit Con has no control over what books or how many an author brings.
Is there a room block available for attendees?
Yes, a room block is available until it is sold out. AT THIS TIME OUR ROOM BLOCK HAS SOLD OUT
Are outside food and drinks allowed?
No, outside food and beverages are not permitted within the convention. However, the concession stand will be open for the entirety of the event as well as we will have water stations throughout the convention space.
What time is registration?
VIP Registration Thursday 6PM- 7PM
General Admission Registration Thursday at 7PM- 8PM.
VIP Registration Friday- 8:30AM-10AM
General Admission Friday- 9AM-12PM
All Registration on Saturday 9AM-11AM
*Please note that you only have to register once. We have many registration times for the convivence of those who are arriving at different times/days.
What times are the signing hours on Friday and Saturday?
VIP Signing hours are from 10AM-3PM
General Admission Signing hours are from 11PM-3PM.
I opted for Badge Shipping but lost my badge, what happens?
If you lose your badge, put in the wrong mailing address, etc. You will not be able to attend Tennessee Lit Con, nor will your ticket be refunded. Please make sure you keep your badge in a safe place when choosing badge shipping. Once we ship your badge, you are virtually checked in.
Are book carts allowed?
Yes, top loaded book carts are allowed. However, wagons are not. Please see below to make sure your cart is one that will be permitted inside. If you bring a cart that is not permitted, you will be asked to leave it in your vehicle/room before entry is permitted to the signing hall.
Is there an age requirement to enter?
Yes, you must be 18 years or older to enter.
Do I need a Ticket to attend?
Yes, you must purchase a ticket prior to the event, no tickets will be sold at the door. You can get tickets here: Tennessee Lit Con 2026 Tickets, Friday, September 25-Saturday, September 26 • 10 AM-11 PM | Eventbrite
Does my Spouse/Partner or Child need a ticket?
Anyone that is entering the signing hall MUST have a ticket to enter.
Will tickets include meet & greets, parties, and panels?
If you have purchased a VIP Ticket, you will be able to join us Friday night at the Panels, and PJ party with storytelling from the narrators, and Saturday night at the Celestial Dreams after party. General Admission tickets only include signing hours.
How many tickets will be sold?
200 VIP tickets, and 800 general admission tickets.
Is ID required?
Yes, you must present a valid ID with a name that matches the ticket.
Are tickets refundable or transferable?
No, tickets are not refundable. However, in the event that you can no longer attend you can list your ticket for sale on our Facebook Group Attendee Page. Tickets must be sold for the purchase price only. There is no guarantee that your ticket will sell.
An Author/Narrator/Vendor that I was hoping to see is no longer attending can I have a refund?
Sadly, life happens, and sometimes authors/narrators/and vendors are no longer able to attend. Our attending list is always subject to change. We do not offer refunds on tickets because someone can no longer attend. Please make sure when buying tickets, you have a few authors you'd like to see, and you are not purchasing for one singular attending.
Will authors have pre-orders available?
Yes! We have put together a pre-order spreadsheet for your convenience. You can find that at the bottom of this page.
What payment forms will be accepted:
Most authors will be able to accept all major credit and debit cards. Each Author/Narrator/Vendor will have their own payment acceptances and policies. It is important to always bring cash, in the event that your card isn't accepted, or technical difficulties with card processing machines. We also recommend bringing smaller bills as authors/narrators/vendors may not have change for $50s and $100s.
Can I bring books from home?
Yes! You absolutely can bring books from home!
Is there a limit to howe many books I can bring?
We have a 5 BOOK Limit for each author. However, author's may set their own limits which will supersede any preset limit Tennessee Lit Con has set. Please contact the author ahead of time to see if they have their own limits.
Will all authors have books to purchase at their booth?
Almost all authors will have books at their booths; however, it is up to the author. Most authors will travel with limited quantity of books, so it is important to preorder books you absolutely want to avoid sell out. If you want a certain book, and don't see it on the author's preorder please reach out to them directly. Tennessee Lit Con has no control over what books or how many an author brings.
Is there a room block available for attendees?
Yes, a room block is available until it is sold out. AT THIS TIME OUR ROOM BLOCK HAS SOLD OUT
Are outside food and drinks allowed?
No, outside food and beverages are not permitted within the convention. However, the concession stand will be open for the entirety of the event as well as we will have water stations throughout the convention space.
What time is registration?
VIP Registration Thursday 6PM- 7PM
General Admission Registration Thursday at 7PM- 8PM.
VIP Registration Friday- 8:30AM-10AM
General Admission Friday- 9AM-12PM
All Registration on Saturday 9AM-11AM
*Please note that you only have to register once. We have many registration times for the convivence of those who are arriving at different times/days.
What times are the signing hours on Friday and Saturday?
VIP Signing hours are from 10AM-3PM
General Admission Signing hours are from 11PM-3PM.
I opted for Badge Shipping but lost my badge, what happens?
If you lose your badge, put in the wrong mailing address, etc. You will not be able to attend Tennessee Lit Con, nor will your ticket be refunded. Please make sure you keep your badge in a safe place when choosing badge shipping. Once we ship your badge, you are virtually checked in.
Are book carts allowed?
Yes, top loaded book carts are allowed. However, wagons are not. Please see below to make sure your cart is one that will be permitted inside. If you bring a cart that is not permitted, you will be asked to leave it in your vehicle/room before entry is permitted to the signing hall.
