2026 Festival

At UT Chattanooga, April 9-11, 2026

the competition

Find out who placed in our 2026 SLF Undergraduate Writing Competition

membership benefits

Join us for the 2026 Southern Literary Festival

FEstival Schedule

Please share!

Lodging, Food, and Parking

lodging

We have special conference rates at Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown, Residence Inn by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown, and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown/Cameron Harbor.

Access group rates by clicking the links for each hotel.The reservation deadline for these rates is March 10, 2026. Please contact Sybil Baker with further questions about the conference rate.

Our SLF Guide to Chattanooga is now available! Please see the guide for more lodging suggestions.

Additionally, the Visit Chattanooga website has comprehensive information about travel to Chattanooga to help you plan your stay--including information on hotels.

courtyard by mariott chattanooga downtown

200 Chestnut St,
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-755-0871

residence inn by mariott chattanooga downtown

215 Chestnut St,
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-266-0600

springhill suites by mariott chattanooga downtown/cameron harbor

495 Riverfront Pkwy,
Chattanooga, TN 37402 ·
Phone: 423-755-0871

There are also many great VRBO/Airbnb properties in Chattanooga. If you have a large group, these are often more cost effective.

Food

For those who like to plan ahead (and who like exciting dining options), Visit Chattanooga's website is searchable by food type, location, and amenities.

Several yummy options (including vegetarian, vegan, GF) are listed in our SLF Guide to Chattanooga.

Parking

More information to come.

more to see

More information to come.