Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association

Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association serves as the trusted voice to advocate, educate, and connect Tennessee's hospitality and tourism industry.
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HospitalityTN represents the interests of Tennessee’s lodging, dining, and tourism establishments and the related businesses involved in the hospitality & tourism industry. HTN is a not-for-profit trade association representing the hospitality and tourism industry in Tennessee and its allied partners. HTN is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. At HTN, cooperation has produced significant politi

cal impact. As the unifying force within the hospitality and tourism industry, we can affect issues that influence your business. Because we are a full-time organization working on your behalf, we provide a great return on your investment. HTN protects your business’ interests on a national, state and local level. We are committed to meeting the challenges presented by the political, legislative, regulatory and economic forces influencing our industry. Our Members Include...
Allied (Product & Service Providers)
Lodging
Restaurants
Attractions
CVB's
Chambers
Convention Centers
Universities
Sports Venues & Organizations

The conference is in 2 weeks, and we're getting excited! Kick off your conference experience with exclusive early arriva...
09/04/2026

The conference is in 2 weeks, and we're getting excited! Kick off your conference experience with exclusive early arrival opportunities across Gatlinburg and Sevier County! And don’t miss our Post Con experience at Dollywood 🎢

Attendees will have access to the following experiences:
Anakeesta
Gatlinburg Craftsman's Fair
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
Gatlin's Mini Golf
Ober Gatlinburg
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
and so many more! 🎉

View the full list of attractions here: https://www.tnhta.org/governors-conference-2026

📸 FREE HEADSHOTS AT GOV CON!Need a fresh headshot for your LinkedIn, company website, or professional profile? The Tenne...
09/02/2026

📸 FREE HEADSHOTS AT GOV CON!

Need a fresh headshot for your LinkedIn, company website, or professional profile? The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is sponsoring complimentary professional headshots for Gov Con attendees, with photos by Madison Bumpus.

✨ Free for anyone attending Gov Con

📝 Pre-conference sign-up is recommended!

Hotel employees are the heart of the Tennessee lodging industry. From the front desk to event spaces, housekeeping to fo...
09/01/2026

Hotel employees are the heart of the Tennessee lodging industry. From the front desk to event spaces, housekeeping to food and beverage, every associate plays a part in creating moments travelers will remember long after their stay.

Join us in celebrating the hotel employees whose work helps make our vibrant city a welcoming destination for visitors and a stronger place to live and work.

Today, we are honoring a true Tennessee legend. Dolly was one of Tennessee’s greatest ambassadors, and her impact on our...
08/26/2026

Today, we are honoring a true Tennessee legend. Dolly was one of Tennessee’s greatest ambassadors, and her impact on our state’s tourism and hospitality industry will be felt for generations to come.

She showed us the power of believing in your community, welcoming others, and never forgetting where you came from.

Thank you, Dolly, for everything you’ve done for Tennessee, our industry, and the world. Your legacy will live on for generations to come. ❤️

✨ SNEAK PEEK: Our Governor’s Conference Closing Session from Angie Briggs of Brand USA.We’re excited to welcome Angie Br...
08/25/2026

✨ SNEAK PEEK: Our Governor’s Conference Closing Session from Angie Briggs of Brand USA.

We’re excited to welcome Angie Briggs, Senior Vice President, Industry Partnerships and Engagement & Chief Development Officer of Brand USA, for an inspiring and engaging General Session on Friday, September 18.

But that’s not all… 👀

As we close out Governor’s Conference 2026, you’ll also be among the first to discover where Governor’s Conference is heading in 2027. We’ll reveal next year’s host location LIVE during the session!

Don’t miss this exciting finale to an incredible conference. Registration closes NEXT WEEK!

08/24/2026

⏰ Registration closes in ONE week!

The 2026 Governor's Conference on Hospitality & Tourism is almost here, and now is the time to secure your spot.

From workforce development and marketing trends to leadership, advocacy, and more, this year's agenda is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the conversation. Registration closes AUGUST 31st!

Having a voice in the decisions that impact your industry matters. 🗣️Another sneak peek at the 2026 Governor's Conferenc...
08/17/2026

Having a voice in the decisions that impact your industry matters. 🗣️

Another sneak peek at the 2026 Governor's Conference on Hospitality & Tourism:

🎤 If You’re Not at the Table, You’re on the Menu: The Role of Political Action Committees (PAC) in Hospitality
Presented by Shawn Danko, Kooky Canuck

The hospitality industry faces important challenges and opportunities every day. This GovCon session will explore the role PACs play in advocacy, why industry involvement matters, and how hospitality professionals can help shape the conversations that impact their businesses and communities.

Have you signed up for GovCon yet?

What if you could better understand who's visiting, where they're coming from, and what inspires them to travel? 📍Here's...
08/10/2026

What if you could better understand who's visiting, where they're coming from, and what inspires them to travel? 📍

Here's another sneak peek at the 2026 Governor's Conference on Hospitality & Tourism:

🎤 Visitation Distilled: How Destinations & Attractions Build Smarter Marketing with Visitor Intelligence. Presented by Tennessee Whiskey Trail × Parli & Co. × Azira

Today's best tourism marketing decisions are backed by data. This session will explore how visitor intelligence can help destinations and attractions better understand traveler behavior, create more effective campaigns, and make smarter marketing investments.

Make sure you've signed up for GovCon so you don't miss this!

Address

2630 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN
37214

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16153859970

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