Trade Show Executive's 2009 The World's Top Convention Centers

Trade Show Executive
2009 Directory of the World’s Top Convention Centers
Tennessee
Exhibition Facility by Location Exhibit & Meeting Space Key Features Management
Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 67,000 sf 17,064 sf and 8,800 sf ballrooms. Sharon Rinehart, Director of Sales, (800) 343-1475,
Meeting Space: 13,730 sf Nestled in the foothills of the Great (865) 436-2392, sharonr@ci.gatlingburg.tn.us
18 Breakout Rooms Smoky Mountains; offers family-friendly,
Flex Space: 81,000 sf
See our ad page 49 and
floor plan page 100
walkable environment conducive to
productive meetings and events.
234 Historic Nature Trail/Mail: 303 Reagan Dr.
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com
Knoxville
Knoxville Convention Center
Prime Exhibit Space: 119,922 sf 27,500 sf ballroom; 461-seat Managed by SMG. Mary Bogert, General Manager,
Meeting Space: 54,000 sf lecture hall. Views of Knoxville (856) 522-5669, mbogert@kccsmg.com;
16 Breakout Rooms and World’s Fair Park. Susan Eaton, Assistant General Manager & Sales Director,
(865) 522-5669, seaton@kccsmg.com
See our ad page 5
P.O. Box 2543
Knoxville, TN 37901-2543
www.kccsmg.com
Knoxville Expo Center Prime Exhibit Space: 93,800 sf Crystal White, General Manager, (865) 686-3200,
5441 Clinton Hwy. Meeting Space: 10,080 sf crystal@knoxvilleexpocenter.com;
Knoxville, TN 37912 4 Breakout Rooms Eric Julian, Sales Coordinator, (865) 686-3200,
www.knoxvilleexpocenter.com
eric@knoxvilleexpocenter.com
Memphis
Memphis Cook Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 160,000 sf Includes 125,000 sf column-free Pierre Landaiche, General Manager, (901) 576-1200,
255 N. Main St. Meeting Space: 74,141 sf exhibit hall and 2,100-seat theater. High- plandaiche@memphisconvention.com
Memphis, TN 38103-0016 31 Breakout Rooms speed, wireless Internet throughout.
www.memphisconvention.com
Nashville
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 263,000 sf 600,000 sf flexible space; 6 ballrooms Randy Miller, VP, Sales, (615) 458-2899,
2800 Opryland Dr. Meeting Space: 337,000 sf totaling more than 130,000 sf; 10 min. rmiller@gaylordhotels.com
Nashville, TN 37214-1297 101 Breakout Rooms from airport; 2,881 guest rooms; near
www.gaylordhotels.com
downtown, attractions.
Nashville Convention Center Prime Exhibit Space: 118,675 sf Downtown. Connected to Brian Ivey, Director of Sales & Marketing,
601 Commerce St. 25 Breakout Rooms Renaissance Hotel and Nashville (615) 742-2053, brian.ivey@nashville.gov
Nashville, TN 37203
Arena. 2,000 commitable hotel
www.nashvilleconventionctr.com
rooms in walking distance.
Nashville Municipal Auditorium Prime Exhibit Space: 60,000 sf Located within walking distance of Sharon Hill, Sales Manager, (615) 862-6390,
4174th Ave. North 4 Breakout Rooms the Nashville Convention Center sharon.hill@nashville.gov
Nashville, TN 37201
and the Second Avenue
www.nashvilleauditorium.com
entertainment district.
Sevierville
Sevierville Events Center Prime Exhibit Space: 108,290 sf 19,260 sf ballroom; 54,500 sf outdoor Mike Wilds, Director, Development & Marketing,
P.O. Box 5500 Meeting Space: 20,312 sf space with utilities and anchors for tents. (865) 868-1551, mwilds@seviervilletn.org;
Sevierville, TN 37864-5500 8 Breakout Rooms Martha Norris, Sales, (865) 868-1554,
www.seviervilleeventscenter.com
mnorris@seviervilletn.org
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