Hello Tennessee Valley Exhibitors,

 

Here is important information for you as you prepare for the National Council for the Social Studies conference in Nashville, TN (Dec. 1-3, 2023)

 

• What time will the exhibit hall be open?

  • Friday: 9am – 5pm

  • Saturday: 8am-4pm

 

• When can I access the exhibit hall to begin setting up?

  • The exhibit hall will be open to exhibitors (as indicated by their badge) beginning on Thursday from 8am – 6pm. It will also open up on Friday at 7am.

 

• Where can I park to unload my materials?

  • If you are bringing any large items for you table, you can utilize the loading docks for the Music City Center (MCC).

  • Use 700 Korean Veterans Blvd. and look for the docks for Hall B.

  • Once you unload, you’ll need to park in the MCC garage, at 701 Demonbreun St.

  • See parking rates here.

 

• How will I get my exhibitor name badge?

  • Each person associated with an exhibitor, including the “extra workers”, should receive an email from the registration company. In that email there will be a unique bar or QR code that you will scan at kiosks in the Music City Center. This will work similar to airport kiosks.

  • Once you scan it, it will print your name badge, which will indicate to the Music City Center workers that you are an exhibitor.

 

• Where will the registration kiosks be located?

  • According to the NCSS program, the registration area will be located in Grand Lobby B

 

• What size are the tables?

  • These are standard 8’ rectangle tables. Plus, there will be two chairs.

  • You are responsible for all decorative and marketing materials (e.g., tablecloths, signs, et cetera)

  • IF YOU WANT OR NEED ELECTRICITY. YOU MUST PAY FOR THAT SEPARATELY.

    • Please order through the Music City Center.

 

• ​Do I have to staff my table the entire time?​​

  • ​No. we understand you may need to use the restroom, eat lunch, or present. It is recommended you have a sign indicating you are away and that it is okay for people to take your promotional items. You can even have a way to collect contact information.

 

• How can I access the program?

  • You can access the NCSS program by:

    • Downloading the Whova app: CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

    • Downloading the Conference Program Booklet HERE.

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• Where will my table be located?

  • The Tennessee Valley Exhibit space will be tables 40-49

    • ​Table 40-Tennessee Council on Economic & Free Enterprise Education @MTSU

    • Table 41-Tennessee Holocaust Commission

    • Table 42-MTSU Center for Historic Preservation

    • Table 43-Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

    • Table 44-Tennessee State Library & Archives

    • Table 45-Tennessee Geographic Alliance

    • Table 46-Tennessee Tech University: College of Education

    • Table 47-University of Tennessee Knoxville: Theory and Practice in Teacher Education

    • Table 48-Institute of American Civics

    • Table 49-TCSS