Read all about it: 'Tiny' Parnassus Books turns 10

Happy Monday, friends! I'm Tennessean storytelling columnist Brad Schmitt, here to assure you that you can find all the Tennessee Titans game coverage below.

We're also featuring the story of the Tiny Little Bookstore That Could, from retail reporter Cole Villena. Who ever thought that an independent bookstore in an old tanning salon space in a strip mall would draw Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks, singing sensation Kelly Clarkson and more?

Nationally renowned author Ann Patchett ("Bel Canto") did — or at least she hoped her adopted hometown of Nashville would like it. Patchett and a book publishing sales rep, Karen Hayes, opened Parnassus Books between a paint store and a running shoes store in a Green Hills strip mall 10 years ago.

Here's more on Parnassus:

♦ The President's virtual visit: Barack Obama "stops by" Parnassus this year

♦ Folk singer records at Parnassus: The song is called "Book Nerd"

♦ World's coolest bookstores: Count Parnassus among 'em

Happy reading, and I hope you have a great week.

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