Black Meetings and Tourism

November/December 2021

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its own tune. It's a place where haute cui- sine and down-home cooking are equally landed, where urban offerings meet Southern charm, and where the craft of songwriting is as revered as the super- stars who bring the music to life. With two main convention centers offering a choice of an urban or resort setting, an outstanding array of hotels and additional meeting space, a multitude of unique venues and attractions for off- site functions, Nashville has what you want for your next event. Anchoring Nashville's meetings infra- structure, Music City Center offers stun- ning views of the Nashville skyline and, in keeping with the city's commitment to sustainable development, boasts a 4-acre green roof. In addition, the building has been designed to capture Nashville's best attributes and immerse visitors in the unique character of Music City. The LEED Gold-Certified Music City Center boasts 1.2 million sq. ft. of public space with a variety of meeting rooms, ballrooms, and meeting space, offers stunning views of the Nashville skyline, and is just blocks away from Broadway, making walking around down- town a cinch. The facility boasts a 57,500- sq. ft. Grand ballroom, 350,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 60 meeting rooms. With its soaring atriums, nearly 20 restaurants and bars, plus shopping and entertainment, the second facility, Gaylord Opryland, includes 700,000-plus sq. ft. of meeting space and 2,800 stylish guest rooms making it the perfect event destination. The National Museum of African American Music in downtown Nashville is the only museum dedicated to preserving the legacy and celebrating the accomplishments of the many music genres created, influenced, or inspired by African-Americans. Marie Sueing, Senior Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for the Nashville CVC, is poised to assist you in your efforts to bring your meeting to Nashville. So make sure give her a call! WHO YOU GONNA CALL? NASHVILLE CVC – (800) 657-6910 www.visitmusiccity.com • • CHATTANOOGA • • Chattanooga is a meeting planner's dream! A dynamic mid-sized city nes- tled along the banks of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is surrounded by the natural splendor of picturesque mountains and offers a variety of out- door adventures. Chattanooga is one of the most revitalized cities in the country with a thriving arts, music, and dining scene complemented by excep- tional world-class attractins. The "Scenic City" offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan city in a com- fortable, convenient and beautiful loca- tion, including a free electric shuttle serving the downtown area and the fastest citywide internet speeds any- where in the world. Accessible, afford- able and hospitable, Chattanooga is the perfect destination for your next meeting, convention, trade show or reunion. There are 2,250 first-class gue- strooms downtown, most on the City's free downtown electric shuttle providing attendees easy access 7 days a week to restaurants, shopping, downtown attractions and the Chattanooga Convention Center. An additional 8,250 guestrooms are in the surrounding area 5-15 minutes away. The Center offers 185,000 gross sq. ft. of multi-pur- pose function space on one-level plus 100,000 sq. ft. of column-free exhibit space and 21 meeting rooms. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? CHATTANOOGA CVB (423) 756-8687 or (800) 322-3344 www.chattanoogafun.com • • KNOXVILLE• • For the meeting planner seeking a des- tination that will deliver, Knoxville offers a surprisingly real, truly accessible and unexpectedly sophisticated mix of cul- ture, adventure and cuisine rooted in his- tory and genuine Southern hospitality. First time visitors are typically amazed by all Knoxville has to offer and meeting plan- ners are consistently impressed with the city's ability to host conventions and events. The Knoxville Convention Center serves as the cornerstone of Knoxville's meeting facilities. Located alongside World's Fair Park, minutes from the University of Tennessee, and a short drive from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, this beautiful, 500,000- square-foot gathering space is ideal site for gatherings of all kinds. Just ask any of the millions of attendees from more than 80 countries who have attended events here. Knoxville offers a diverse selection of nearly 9,000 hotel rooms throughout the city. Many hotels are within walking dis- tance of Knoxville's unique restaurants, shopping, attractions, nighttime entertain- ment and Convention Center. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? VISIT KNOXVILLE (800)-727-8045 or (865)-523-7263 www.visitknoxville.com B M & T ••• November/December 2021 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 48 AREA GUIDES Music City Center Marie Sueing Photo Credit: Nashville CVC

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