a day for readers, by readers
Bad Shelf is a bookish fantasy faire that will be hosted in Lebanon, TN. It's a gathering of vendors, authors, and people who love all things fantasy.
We're bringing together a collection of bookish vendors and authors for you to discover. More details on who's joining us coming soon, follow along so you don't miss the announcements.
The Schedule
Here's what the day will look like
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Forge Fight & Flow Fitness with Casey
Train like the Valkyrie. This is a ticketed event (limited to 20 people) that will be a fantasy-based combo fitness class built for any level. A free drink will be included in your ticket purchase.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fantasy Faire
Shop from our bookish vendors and meet local authors while enjoying good food and drinks! No ticket required.
Everything you need to know:
Date
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Location
East Nashville Beer Works: 1688 Callis Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090
Fitness
9:30–10:30 AM
Ticketed
Spots are limited
Faire
11 AM–3 PM
Free
No ticket required
Meet Your Hosts
Get to know the leading ladies of this event
Erin Hale
Bad Spell Books
A new fantasy & sci-fi indie pop-up bookshop in Nashville. Erin’s favorite genres are Romantasy and Sci-fi. She loves chatting books over coffee, especially if the stories involve magic, dragons, fae, or vampires.
Megan Austin
The Open Shelf Books
Megan is a Mt. Juliet-based graphic designer and indie pop-up bookstore owner with a deep love for romantasy, all things fae, and anything with a vampire on the cover.
Casey Westlund
Fitness by Casey
Casey Westlund is a Nashville-based group fitness instructor and certified nutrition coach with credentials from AFAA and NASM. With a background spanning barre, Zumba, Les Mills, and WARRIOR Rhythm, she brings energy and variety to every class she leads. She's also, notably, a self-described book goblin.
Thank you to our venue hosts:
GRAB YOUR EVENT TICKET
Forge Fight & Flow Fitness with Casey
An hour of movement to start your Bad Shelf morning right. Led by Casey Westlund, Forge Fight & Flow blends strength, conditioning, and movement into a single session built for all fitness levels. No experience required, just show up ready to move.
Ticker purchase includes 1 free drink from East Nashville Beer Works after the class concludes.
Sunday, July 19 · 9:30–10:30 AM · East Nashville Beer Works, Lebanon TN · Tickets required, spots are limited.
$15.00
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