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Southland Books & Cafe Blount County's authentic hometown bookstore! We're the biggest used bookstore in Maryville, featuring 80,000 books, new and (mostly) used.

Our Café serves up local coffee plus lunch and brunch.

Our Philosophy is simple! Eat well, love life!The ZENO - The Ultimate Grilled Cheese sandwich more than 2,300 years in ...
10/09/2026

Our Philosophy is simple! Eat well, love life!

The ZENO - The Ultimate Grilled Cheese sandwich more than 2,300 years in the naming, but made fresh to order for you.

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Grilled Onion, Boiled Egg and Swiss with Spicy Mayo, served on your choice of toasted house-made Rosemary-Garlic or White Bread.

Think about it...a match made in heaven.

Join us in the Cafe, where we ponder good food Monday - Saturday, 10am-3pm, and be sure to stop by Southland Books next door to find food for thought, Open Monday - Saturday, 10am-6pm.

Sometimes, it's the little things...and, we have the little things!If you're looking for that perfect little gift for yo...
10/08/2026

Sometimes, it's the little things...and, we have the little things!

If you're looking for that perfect little gift for your bibliophile friends and family, look no further.

Next time you're in the Bookstore or Cafe, check out our selection of tchotchkes to go along with that new book. Whether you're gift giving or self gifting (we know you deserve it), we've got some fun little options up front.

The Bookstore is Open Monday - Saturday, 10am-6pm, while the Cafe next door is Serving you Monday - Saturday, 10am-3pm.

Stop by soon! We'd love to see you and serve you!

With an array of choices, classic flavors and freshly made fare, you are sure to find something to love here are Southla...
10/08/2026

With an array of choices, classic flavors and freshly made fare, you are sure to find something to love here are Southland Books and Cafe.

From our favorite Rosemary Garlic Chicken Salad options, to Vegan delights, we are serving up fresh, delicious and affordable lunch options for everyone.

House-baked breads and hand-made salad dressings are just a bit of what makes us tick! Stop by and see us - let us serve you the food we love, because we know you'll love it too.

The Cafe at Southland Books is open Monday - Saturday, 10am-3pm, while the Bookstore is Open Monday - Saturday, 10am-6pm.

We look forward to seeing and SERVING YOU soon!

Looking for a quiet evening tonight but not sure what to do?Stop by The Bird & The Book (downstairs and around the back ...
10/07/2026

Looking for a quiet evening tonight but not sure what to do?

Stop by The Bird & The Book (downstairs and around the back from Southland Books & Cafe), grab a bite and a brew, and have a thoughtful relaxing evening.

Tonight you will find fellow readers at our monthly Silent Book Club, and fellow concerned thinkers at our weekly Constitution Roundtable, facilitated by Professor John Sullivan. Both start at 5pm.

The Bird & The Book hosts events nearly every Tuesday - Saturday - from community groups, to a regular meeting spot, to exhilarating events and performances.

The Kitchen downstairs serves a fabulous, fresh selection of pub grub, with a unique menu, while the Bar carries an assortment of draft classic and craft beers, a huge selection of brew in cans and bottles, a full array of cocktail and w**e options, and an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages.

Check out The Bird & The Book page to see what's going on! There is truly something for everyone to eat, to drink and to do.

The Bird & The Book is Open from 5pm-9pm or 10pm (depending on events), with the Kitchen dishing up delicious pub grub from 5pm-8pm (and sometimes later).

The Bird & The Book

Everybody's favorite! Chili!This week's chili is made vegan - it's rich, tasty and perfect for this time of year!Our me...
10/07/2026

Everybody's favorite! Chili!

This week's chili is made vegan - it's rich, tasty and perfect for this time of year!

Our menu abounds with delicious options, including Sandwiches cradled in our house-made bread, hand-made Chicken Salad, Pimento Cheese, and BLTs; and, vegan delights like Hummus and Pimento Cheese (Yes, Vegan Pimento Cheese!), also made in-house.

Big, fresh salads served with your choice of four freshly-made dressing options, plus our hand-crafted Soups, with Tomato Basil always on the Menu, and specials like this week's Chili, are sure to please.

Stop by today and grab the lunch you deserve - quick affordable bites made by us for you with love.

Southland Cafe is Open Monday - Saturday, 10am-3pm, while Southland Books is Open Monday - Saturday, 10am-6pm.

We hope to see you and serve you soon!

"Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read."That is the theme of Banned Books Week 2026 which is taking place now, Octob...
10/06/2026

"Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read."

That is the theme of Banned Books Week 2026 which is taking place now, October 4th–10th.

History matters!

Launched in 1982 Banned Book Week was sparked by a surge in book challenges and the Supreme Court case Island Trees School District v. Pico, in which it was decided that local school boards cannot remove books from public school libraries simply because they dislike the ideas in those books or wish to enforce a political or social orthodoxy.

While the first few decades after 1982, challenges were relatively scare and mostly hyper-local, usually driven by a single parent or community member objecting to a specific book their child brought home.

The fight continues!

More recently, instead of single-book objections, modern challenges are being initiated by organized advocacy groups and political constituencies. These groups submit long, pre-compiled lists demanding the simultaneous removal of dozens or hundreds of books from entire school districts or library.

Nearly 12,000 instances of book bans during the 2025–2026 school year were recorded, affecting thousands of unique titles and authors. Most challenged books center on LGBTQIA+ themes, race and social justice, or minority viewpoints.

Protect free speech, protect learning, protect banned books!

Southland Books is a proud champion of free speech, access to information and thought, and the freedom to read. Stop by the store and find a banned book to read today!

Question of the Day: What is your favorite banned book?
10/06/2026

Question of the Day: What is your favorite banned book?

Did you know women weren’t allowed to compete in Highland Games until the 1980s and then for nearly a decade they threw ...
10/05/2026

Did you know women weren’t allowed to compete in Highland Games until the 1980s and then for nearly a decade they threw the same weight as the men?

Nowadays, despite being historically and currently male-dominated, modern festivals increasingly offer full slates for Women Open (ages 18–39), Women Masters (ages 40+), and lightweight divisions.

Some modern Scottish events have even achieved an equal 50/50 split between male and female strength competitors!

If you've ever had your interest in the Highland Games piqued, but have no idea what to do, The Bird & The Bird is hosting an Information Session just for you.

No experience in Highland Games, track and field, or sports of any kind is required! Some people come into it with years of track and field experience - some people have never played a sport in their lives. And many new competitors start later, in their 30s and 40s.

Stop by this Wednesday, October 7th and get to know real competitors that are not so different from you. Ask questions, try out some weights, meet other curious folks and and learn about the events that make up Highland Games.

There aren't many reasons not to learn about Highland Games, as a woman (or anyone for that matter).

We hope you come by and learn more! All are welcome!



Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games

Banning Books is serious business.Help us in the fight this Banned Book Week, October 4th-10th!The American Library Asso...
10/05/2026

Banning Books is serious business.

Help us in the fight this Banned Book Week, October 4th-10th!

The American Library Association tracked over 4,200 unique book titles targeted for censorship last year, primarily driven by challenges organized by pressure groups or officials, with fewer than 3% coming from individual parents.

Of the unique titles challenged in 2025, nearly 1,700 (40%) represent the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and people of color.

Here at Southland Books, we firmly believe that fighting book bans is essential to safeguard free thought, and ensure that diverse, marginalized voices can be heard.

We stand with you and for you to ensure that our community, and especially young readers, can engage with complex ideas, build empathy for different life experiences, and learn to think for themselves.

Stop by the store today, bring the kids, and find your next read. Better yet, make it a banned book - we have plenty on the shelves!

Southland Books is Open Monday - Saturday, 10am-3pm.

We hope to see you soon!

Cathartes Aura, a.k.a., the Turkey Vulture, is the most widespread of the New World vultures. One of three species in th...
10/03/2026

Cathartes Aura, a.k.a., the Turkey Vulture, is the most widespread of the New World vultures. One of three species in the genus Cathartes of the family Cathartidae, the turkey vulture ranges from southern Canada to the southernmost tip of South America.

Known for their vigilance at guarding books and other eccentric collections, they are famously kept as friendly overseers in bookstores and antique shops throughout North and South America.

When properly hand-raised and bottle-fed, they have proven to be docile, kind creatures prone to long hugs and sleeping in the Mystery Aisle.

Unlike their nemeses, the common buzzard for which they are oft-confused, Turkey Vultures remain loyal for life and are adept at recognizing friends and allies in retail settings.

Come meet our favorite literary caretaker at Southland Books, Open Monday - Saturday, 10am-6pm. And, be sure to stop by the Cafe next door to grab a very fresh lunch, Monday - Saturday, 10am-3pm.

Address

1505 E Broadway Avenue
Maryville, TN
37804

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+18659844847

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