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support you need for a successful event in Memphis. Memphis International Airport services the area with more than 30 exciting desti- nations to travel to and from. • • NASHVILLE • • Music City has been a hit with meeting planners and delegates for decades, but expanded offerings and worldwide attention over the last few years have propelled Nashville to superstar status. In musical terms, the city has gone double-platinum. At the heart of Nashville's popularity is the city's willingness to march to its own tune. It's a place where haute cuisine and down-home cooking are equally landed, where urban offerings meet Southern charm, and where the craft of songwriting is as revered as the superstars 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 multi- tude of unique venues and attractions for off-site functions, Nashville has what you want for your next event. Anchoring Nashville's meetings infrastructure, Music City Center offers stunning views of the Nashville skyline and, in keeping with the city's commitment to sustainable develop- ment, 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 downtown a cinch. The facili- ty boasts a 57,500-sq. ft. Grand ball- room, 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 facili- ty, Gaylord Opryland, includes 700,000-plus sq. ft. of meeting space and 2,800 stylish guest rooms mak- ing it the perfect event destination. The National Museum of African American Music in downtown Nashville is the only museum dedicated to pre- serving the lega- cy and celebrat- ing the accom- plishments of the many music gen- res created, influ- enced, 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 nestled along the banks of the Tennessee River, Chattanooga is surrounded by the natural splendor of picturesque mountains and offers a variety of outdoor adventures. Chattanooga is one of the most revital- ized cities in the country with a thriving arts, music, and dining scene complemented by exceptional world- class attractions. The "Scenic City" offers all the amenities of a major metro- politan city in a comfortable, convenient and beautiful location, including a free electric shuttle serving the downtown area and the fastest citywide internet speeds anywhere in the world. Accessible, affordable 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 attrac- tions 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 B M & T ••• November/December 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 51 AREA GUIDES Nashville Music City Center photo credit: Nashville CVC