CorporateWe would like to express our sincere gratitude for the invaluable guidance, assistance, and services provided by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. Their support played a crucial role in ensuring the success of our recent event, the 2024 Supplier & Training Expo (STX) in Nashville. This event, which was the largest of its kind in the automotive industry, was incredibly well-received, and we are delighted to share that it exceeded all expectations.
The team at CVC truly went above and beyond to ensure that our experience in Nashville was nothing short of exceptional. They were always available to provide information about the city’s attractions and assist our customers in discovering unique activities to enhance their visit. Thanks to their outstanding hospitality, we are already looking forward to returning to Nashville for our future events.
Thank you once again to the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp for their outstanding support and for making our event a truly unforgettable experience. Taryl O’Shea, Senior Manager Customer ExperienceAdvance Auto PartsMarch 2024 – Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention CenterEducationUNITED: "The National Conference on School Leadership recently concluded a highly successful conference in Nashville, and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. The vibrant city of Nashville provided the perfect backdrop for our conference, offering a unique blend of culture, hospitality, and entertainment that our attendees thoroughly enjoyed.
The feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their appreciation for the city's charm and local attractions, which made it a memorable conference experience. The local support made the planning and execution seamless and stress-free. We are already looking forward to returning to Nashville in the near future."
Deborah Young, CMP, CEM, Assistant Executive Director, Conferences & ExhibitsNational Association of Elementary School PrincipalsJuly 2024 – Music City Center Sports/Hobby"The Southeastern Conference (SEC) Men’s Basketball Tournament has held our annual Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville for many years due to the great hospitality shown by everyone in Nashville, especially the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp! The team at the Nashville CVC rolls out the red carpet for us every year. Their team has made every one of our participants in the tournament feel welcome with true hospitality, from helping with dinner reservations to securing hotel rooms.
The convention services team has made my job as an event organizer extremely easy by making connections with the appropriate people throughout town and being our eyes on the ground. The Nashville CVC is a true turnkey operation, but more importantly it is truly an enjoyable experience to work with the Nashville CVC every year!" Kory Dahlen, Director of Championships The Southeastern Conference (SEC)March 2024 – Bridgestone Arena"Safari Club International’s 2025 show was the most successful convention in the company’s history!
This is in no small part due to the amazing partnership with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. The support and guidance we are given is curated and cultivated to our companies wants and needs. From the simplest entertainment ideas to the large-scale accommodations our convention requires we always feel informed and supported with innovative ideas and open communication.
The Southern hospitality is palpable, the city of Nashville is electric, and our partners at the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. make the choice to stay in this city for years to come simple…SCI chooses Music City!" Raymie Grimm, Director of International Events and ConventionSafari Club InternationalJanuary 2025 – Music City CenterTrade/Technical"Thank you to the city of Nashville and the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp for rolling out the welcome carpet for NRECA.
I’m happy to report that our event came back to life at pre-pandemic numbers, over 9,800 in attendance. This was a 16% increase from 2022. We had one of the smoothest conventions ever.
The warm weather and the excitement of returning to meetings invigorated my attendees. I’m so glad it happened in Nashville." Eric Commodore, CMP, DES, Director, Meeting & Event PlanningThe National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)March 2023 - Music City Center"There are client/vendor relationships which work but then there are true partnerships where everyone is equally committed to the success of the same goal.
The collaboration between the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp and ABA resulted in our largest ever operator attendance and one of the highest overall satisfaction scores over the past 30 years. This was all accomplished during a historic ice and snow event during which the city, the CVC, the hotel partners, and Music City Center staff worked together so our delegates could continue to do business, engage in education sessions, build their network and have a lot of fun! We are so grateful that the Nashville CVC is more than a member of our association.
They are valued partners. We look forward to working together again." Vicki Osman, Vice President, Meetings, Events & EducationAmerican Bus AssociationJanuary 2024 – Music City Center"Wow!
Working with Visit Music City was such a warm and wonderful experience. We alternate cities from West to Central to East every three years, and Nashville made us want to stay in one place! The experience was top notch from planning to execution ...
can’t wait until next time!" Debi Kensell, Executive Director & CEORestaurant Facility Management AssociationMarch 2022 – Music City Center"The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 2024 Airport Business Conference meeting in Nashville was amazing. The city’s cultural diversity, rich history, authentic and welcoming atmosphere proved to be a major draw for the AMAC attendees, as the group experienced record-breaking attendance numbers.
From the beginning of the planning stages working with the local host committee lead by the Nashville International Airport, to the support of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp team, beautiful Music City Center, and top-notch hotels ~ Music City’s stellar performance helped AMAC produce a successful experience for the attendees!" Qualena Odom-Royes, CSEP, CMP, CDMP, PresidentEventEssentials, LLCThe Airport Minority Advisory Council August 2024 – Music City Center