ABOUT THE NASHVILLE
CONVENTION CENTER
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Located in the heart of
downtown Nashville, our guests are definitely
at an advantage. They have a
variety of restaurants, live music venues, NFL Titans football, NHL
Predators hockey, night clubs, The Country Music Hall of Fame and Frist Art
Museum.
We are connected to the
Renaissance Hotel and Gaylord Entertainment Center and offer 118,675 sq. ft.
of exhibit space, a newly updated ballroom and 25 meeting rooms. All of this
plus over 2,000 committable hotel rooms within walking distance.
The level of service our guests receive is second to none which makes
us “Beyond the Ordinary.”
EXHIBIT HALL
Located on the ground level,
the 118,675 square foot Exhibit Hall offers unlimited floor load, 27 foot
ceilings, minimal column obstructions and easy set-up and break-down with
drive on access through two 20' x 15' doors that lead from the underground
truck ramp. Six loading docks and three freight elevators provide additional
access to the main
hall floor.
The main Exhibit Hall can be divided into three sections. Undivided, the
Exhibit Hall can seat up to 9,000 people for general sessions, 6,000 for a
banquet dinner or house 615 10' x 10' booths.
NCC utility service supports any staging or booth needs. Utilities are
conveniently accessed through floor panels at 30-foot centers or column
access on 90-foot
centers.
Communications
Technology capabilities include fiber optic backbone, world-wide video
conferencing capabilities, Internet and e-mail access, as well as
business-to-business teleconferencing. Our connectionless data service (CDS)
lines provide for quick and clear transmissions. Standard utility accesses
include high-voltage electrical power, compressed air, natural gas, water
and
drainage.
Nashville's 20,000 capacity Gaylord Entertainment Center is directly
connected to the Nashville Convention Center exhibit floor. The 22-foot wide
connector that leads from the convention center under Broadway to the arena
allows easy access
to show attendees and staff.
The Nashville Convention Center is also complimented by an entrance on the
Broadway side of the building which faces the neighboring Gaylord
Entertainment Center. Entrance provides quick and easy access to Broadway's
exciting restaurants and entertainment venues including the Country Music
Hall of Fame.
THE NASHVILLE BALLET
3630 Redman Street
615-297-2966
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NASHVILLE
CONVENTION CENTER
601
Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203 615-742-2000
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COMING TO THE
NASHVILLE CONVENTION CENTER?
Do you need a place to stay for business or leisure
while attending an event? Thanks to our
Nashville hotel listings, you
can book a room near the
Nashville Convention Center
online immediately. Our comprehensive listings of hotels, bed and breakfast,
and guesthouse accommodations in Nashville is updated regularly
and will provide you with the most accurate information about our Hotels near the Convention Center.
FEATURED HOTELS NEAR THE CONVENTION
CENTER......................................
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GENERAL INFORMATION HOTELS
NEAR THE CONVENTION CENTER
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ACCESSIBILITY
MAIN
ENTRANCE
The main entrance to
the Convention Center is on the third level, off Commerce Street.
This open, naturally lit space is a welcoming first impression for
visitors and show attendees. The spacious 13,000 square foot lobby
area and the open air garden terrace lend themselves to unique
reception sites. From this level, attendees can walk directly into
the Renaissance Nashville Hotel lobby. Attendees will also have
access from the Nashville Convention Center to the Gaylord
Entertainment Center from this lobby that
connects to the
Broadway Entrance also.
MEETING ROOMS &
BALLROOM
The Convention Center's 25 meeting rooms, ranging from 500 to 4,000
square feet, are located on the first and second levels with easy
access to the main Exhibit Hall. Two meeting rooms on the second
level feature large picture windows that provide an observation
point to the exhibit floor.
The 11,000 square foot Ballroom on the second level seats 1,000
people theater-style or 860 for banquet seating. Like the Exhibit
Hall, the Ballroom can also be divided into three separate rooms.
All of the meeting rooms offer set-up flexibility to customize each
meeting or meal function. Special lighting, telephone connections
and an array of audio visual services are available in every room.
Bourbon Street
Blues & Boogie Bar
220
Printers Alley
(615) 242-5837
Wildhorse Saloon
120 2nd
Ave. North
Phone: (615) 251-1000
Hard Rock Cafe
100
Broadway
(615) 742-9900
Mortons of Chicago
618
Church St.
(615) 259-4558 |
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The Hermitage Hotel
Best Western Downtown Convention Center
Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel
Hilton Suites Nashville Downtown
Doubletree Hotel Nashville
Best Western Downtown Music Row
Ramada Limited at the Stadium Downtown
Days Inn at the Stadium/Downtown
Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville Vanderbilt
Courtyard By Marriott Vanderbilt West End
Hampton Inn Nashville Vanderbilt
Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville at University
Loews
Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville
Guesthouse International Nashville
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CONVENTION CENTER
(615) 742-2000
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DIRECTIONS FROM NASHVILLE
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Approx. 15
minute drive
OTHER HOTELS
IN THE AREA
Guesthouse Music Valley
Alexis Inn & Suites
Hilton GI Nashville Airport
Marriott at Vanderbilt Univ
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Renaissance Hotel
Best
Western Inn
Hilton suites Hotel
Courtyard Marriott
Hampton Inn Suites
Doubletree Hotel
Marriott Vanderbilt
Holiday Inn Select
Ramada Limited
Days
Inn Hotel
Extendedstay
Hotel
Knights Inn Hotel
La
Quinta Inn Hotel
Millennium Maxwell
Springhill Suites
Hampton Inn Suites
Knights Inn Hotel
Days Inn Nashville
Ramada Nashville
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COMMUNICATIONS
The Nashville
Convention Center offers state of the art communications and technology
services to its clients and exhibitors through our exclusive in-house staff.
Our on-site technical staff provides:
- High-speed
Internet Access (Shared Ethernet)
- T-1 and other Special Data Circuits
- Temporary LAN/WAN/VPN Construction
- Point-to-Point Data Networking
- Digital and Analog Voice Lines
- Voice Mail, Rollover, Call Forwarding, Cellular Rentals
- Fax and Credit Card Lines
The Nashville
Convention Center's fiber optic backbone supports the most demanding
requirements you may have, from standard 56k Ethernet to a broadband
DS-3 connection. NCC has telephone and data connections that extend
to any location in the facility. Our on-site professional technical
staff will help coordinate your telecommunication needs in advance
or on site.
Please feel free
to contact the NCC Communications department with any questions
concerning your event; we look forward to serving you!
To Order:
Call Eric Blouin, Communication Manager
Tel (615) 742-2021
Fax (615) 742-2029
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RENAISSANCE EVENT TECHNOLOGY
is the in-house audio visual provider for the Nashville Convention Center.
RENAISSANCE EVENT
TECHNOLOGY is ready to take care of all your audio visual needs.
We can help you with everything from the large general sessions for 9,000 to
the small board meeting of 10 people.
In today's world of ever changing technology, we can handle all aspects of
the show for you. We have a full staff of trained professionals with the
latest in equipment. Our equipment is regularly inspected to insure it meets
your needs.
We can help you create the perfect show, or just the right mood.
For more information contact
Gene Yates
Sales Manager
Phone: (615) 493-4052
Fax: (615) 525-4100
CATERING AT THE
CONVENTION CENTER
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We are proud to
have
MASTERPIECE
CREATIONS upscale
catering division of Centerplate, as the exclusive Caterer for the Nashville
Convention Center.
Masterpiece Creations recognizes that every food and beverage event is a
testament of their creativity and professionalism.
They will customize menus to your culinary preference, as well as create
themed events that will help make your event more memorable.
"The service level and
attention to detail from the convention center staff is outstanding.
Regardless of my request, they're available and ready to please."
-Karla Bryant
National Event Planner,
Ingram Entertainment, Inc. |
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Convention Center, be sure to pass through Nashville.
And be sure to stay at one of
the many discount Nashville hotels listed on our Discount Nashville
Convention Center hotel page. Our comprehensive listings of hotels, bed and
breakfast, and guesthouse accommodation in Northwestern Tennessee is updated
regularly and will provide you with the most accurate information about our
Hotels in Nashville, Tennessee.
NASHVILLE CONVENTION
CENTER
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Located in
the heart of downtown Nashville, the Nashville Convention Center is
surrounded by numerous restaurants, clubs and shops within a short walking
distance. Featured in Travel and Leisure and Bon Apetit magazines and The
New York Times, the bustling metropolis of Nashville offers something for
everyone, including, of course, music. A true songwriter's town, original
jazz, blues, rock-and yes, even country music-are played every night by some
of the nation's most talented artists. Delegates may discover the next big
hit. They'll certainly discover a good time.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
The Tennessee State
Museum
505
Deaderick St.
(615) 741-2692
Belmont Mansion
1900 Belmont Blvd
(615)
460-5459
The Nashville
Sounds Baseball Club
P.O. Box 23290
(615) 242-4371
Nashville Zoo at
Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Rd.
(615) 833-1534
Bicentennial Mall
State Park
598 James Robertson Parkway.
(615) 741-5280
Music Vally Wax
Museum
2515 McGavock Pike
(615) 883-3612
The Parthenon
West End & 25th Avenues,
Centennial Park
(615) 862-8431
Grand Ole Opry
2804 Opryland Drive
(615) 889-6611
Dancin in the
District
Riverfront Park
(615) 256-2073
Ryman Auditorium
116 Fifth Avenue North
(615) 254-1445
DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
It's as easy
to get around Nashville as it is to get here. Downtown Nashville is
very pedestrian friendly, and with so many restaurants, clubs and
other attractions within walking distance, attendees can easily and
safely explore Music City and all it offers. Position your next event
in the heart of Downtown Nashville and see if your attendees don't
start asking, "When are we coming back to the Nashville Convention
Center?"
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