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Conventions
NSAA HEADS TO NASHVILLE
‘Music City’ to Host 2016 Convention & Tradeshow
BY EARL SALINE, EDUCATION PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR
AFTER A GREAT EVENT IN SAN FRANCISCO, NSAA is heading The Convention will continue to present the high-qual-
to another American landmark—Nashville, Tenn., for its ity educational content you have come to expect from
next National Convention and Tradeshow May 18–21, 2016. NSAA. Bringing resort leaders together to reflect on the past
season and look forward, the Convention will feature area
Nashville rightfully owns the nickname “Music City” managers and industry experts sharing their knowledge and
with more than 100 live music venues where you can catch experience, and delivering solutions to the most pressing
up-and-coming acts and seasoned veterans. And, Music City issues facing areas now.
means so much more that country music. Nowhere else can
you hear such diverse music as Americana, jazz, blues, rock ‘n’ Between the keynotes, presentations, and panels you’ll
roll, country, rockabilly, classical, and gospel. In this city of be sure to head home with great ideas and new insights you
authentic musicians and songwriters, you are sure to find a club can leverage right away. In addition, the Tradeshow will
that will have you kicking up your heels or tapping your toe. put the latest and greatest innovations in the industry right
in front of you. You’ll be able to talk with the experts and
Convention headquarters will be the Omni Nashville, learn how they can help your area be more efficient, more
providing a one-of-a kind Music City experience. Directly appealing, and more successful.
attached to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum,
the Omni is located in the heart of downtown, within easy Described as the coolest, tastiest city in the South by
walking distance to the city’s world famous live music and Bon Appetit magazine, Nashville will be a fantastic wrap
hottest new restaurants. Speaking of food, to get a preview to your winter season as well as a great transition into the
of independent locally owned restaurants that are serving summer. Start planning now to come to the 2016 NSAA
up the good stuff, from southern to Italian, check out National Convention and Tradeshow. Visit nsaa.org for
nashvilleoriginals.com. lodging and registration information.
The Country Music Hall of Fame is just steps from the Omni Nashville, headquarters of NSAA’s 2016 Convention and Tradeshow.
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