The Central Region invites you to Celebrate FCS in downtown Nashville, Tennessee!

April 11-13, 2023

Celebrating Family & Consumer Sciences

Agenda Overview

All times are CST central standard time.

Tuesday, April 11th

2:00 p.m. TEAFCS Board Meeting

3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration open. Check in, relax, and immerse yourself in all that Nashville has to offer before our welcome event at the Drury.

5:30 p.m. Hotel Kickback for guests

6:30 p.m. Welcome Event @ Drury (business casual attire)

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Hospitality Room open

Wednesday, April 12th

6:30 a.m. For the early risers, meet up for a morning walk along the pedestrian bridge.

6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at hotel (complimentary for hotel guests)

8:30 a.m. Business Meeting (casual attire)

10:30 a.m. Tours

4:00 p.m. Networking event: Downtown Goose Chase!

5:30 p.m. Hotel kickback for guests

6:00 p.m. Evening on your own!

Thursday, April 13th

6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at hotel (complementary for hotel guests)

10:00 a.m. TEAFCS Awards Brunch (business casual attire)


Grab your boots and join us Tuesday night in the Hospitality Room!


Registration Information

Conference registration link: https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eya5u7XH4bW6bHg

The registration link will be live on January 18th and will remain open until March 1st.

The conference fee is $125.00 for TEAFCS Members and $155.00 for nonmembers. The price includes the opening event, Tuesday evening meal, a tour and tour meal on Wednesday, transportation, Thursday morning brunch, speakers, and refreshments/favors.

Fees can be paid via PayPal OR by check sent to Conference Treasurer:
Attn: CR TEAFCS Treasurer, Kim Davis
UT Extension Sequatchie County
170 Church Street
Dunlap, TN 37327


PLEASE READ IF PAYING VIA PAYPAL:
– The registration fee will need to be paid to 2023teafcsconf@gmail.com.
– To avoid additional processing fees from PayPal, it is suggested to have a bank account linked to your PayPal account and process the transaction using the account rather than a credit/debit card.
– Additionally, we are asking that you select “Friends and Family” when asked what type of payment is being made. This helps to avoid additional fees from PayPal.
– Please print your receipt after payment for documentation and reimbursement purposes.


Hotel Information

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Nashville, stay at the new Drury Plaza Hotel (300 Korean Veterans Blvd, Nashville, TN 37201)

Group rate: $229 per night

On-site Parking: $35 per vehicle per day (carpooling is encouraged)

Amenities:
 Free Hot Breakfast – Start every day with make-your-own Belgian waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy, KELSO+BROS® coffee and more. Free hot breakfast is served daily from 6–9:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7–10 a.m. on weekends.
 Free 5:30 Kickback®* – Join us from 5:30–7 p.m. every evening to enjoy free hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®. We feature a rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.
 Free Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel – Get the score, check your social networks or email family members from anywhere in the hotel – for free!
 On-Site Facilities – Take advantage of the business center, fitness center or pool while you’re away from home. Print your boarding pass, finish a presentation or check e-mail in our business centers.

Book your room by Thursday, March 9th to receive the group rate. To make your reservation, click the link: https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10008191

Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to our group number 10008191.


Tour Information

Conference participants will be able to choose from one of four exciting tour options. See below for more info!

Celebrating Soul

(2 tours; Max. 20 participants)
National Museum of African American Music (https://www.nmaam.org/)
Ryman Auditorium – The Soul of Nashville Tour (https://www.ryman.com/tours/)

Celebrating the Arts

(2 tours; Max. 14 participants)
Nashville Mural Tour (https://www.nashvillemuraltours.com/)
Hatch Show Print – Hatch Block Party (https://www.hatchshowprint.com/visit/experiences)

Celebrating Culinary

(Max. 30 Participants)
Green Door Gourmet (https://www.greendoorgourmet.com/)

Celebrating Traditions

(MIN. 20 participants)
Belle Meade Plantation (https://visitbellemeade.com/history-tours/)

If you questions about the conference, please contact VP of Professional Development, Terri Orr terorr@utk.edu