The Tennessee School Boards Association annual convention gathers education leaders and management teams from across the state to give exhibitors a target audience. The Annual Convention Tradeshow is an integral part of TSBA's convention. The TSBA Tradeshow is the largest and best venue for any organization that wants to market to K-12 public education in Tennessee.

1. November 9-10, 2013
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
November 9-10, 2013
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
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TennesseeSchoolBoardsAssociation
2013AnnualConventionTradeshowBrochure
Our exhibitors and sponsors are more than just
vendors - they’re our partners in education.
Approximately 1,000 superintendents, school board members, administrators and
educators are expected to visit the 2013 tradeshow during the Tennessee School Boards
Association Convention. You should be there too!
Approximately 1,000 superintendents, school board members, administrators and
educators are expected to visit the 2013 tradeshow during the Tennessee School Boards
Association Convention. You should be there too!
The Tennessee School Boards Association annual convention gathers education leaders and
management teams from across the state to give you a target audience. The tradeshow is an
integral part of TSBA’s convention and exhibiting companies are publicized prior to and during
the convention.
The TSBAAnnual Convention and Tradeshow is the largest and best venue for any organization
that wants to market to K-12 public education in Tennessee. Most school board members can’t
meet with vendors on a daily basis. Our event brings you together with these influential buying
teams for two busy days of networking.
TSBA Tradeshow Dates/Hours
Saturday, November 9 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 10 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
TSBA Tradeshow Dates/Hours
Saturday, November 9 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 10 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

2. Saturday Tailgate Party
During the tradeshow, the decor and hors d’oeuvres will center around a tailgate party theme. This year we will
be showing college football games and the tradeshow will offer attendees a great place to watch the game while
networking with our exhibitors. This event was a crowd pleaser last year and you won’t want to miss it this year!
Sunday Breakfast
Breakfast on Sunday will be served in the exhibit hall from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be available at no
charge for attendees of the TSBA convention; thereby, increasing the visibility of your service and/or product.
Door Prizes
TSBA will sponsor a door prize giveaway on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. during the tradeshow. Board members
and superintendents will be coming by your booths to obtain signatures for this giveaway. This is an excellent
opportunity to share information about your product and/or services to the attendees. If you would like to donate
an item, please contact Leigh Mills at the Tennessee School Boards Association at
615/815-3905 or lmills@tsba.net.
Connect @ Convention
Connect with TSBA and our membership at our Annual Convention and Tradeshow. Like the TSBA Facebook
page at facebook.com/TennesseeSchoolBoardsAssociation and watch for updates and activity. Follow TSBA
at twitter.com/TSBA_News and include the convention hashtag: #tsbaac13 in your tweets to share quick,
informative information to our membership before, during and after the convention.
Exhibit Hall Learning Lounge
Does your company/organization have a product/concept they would like to present to TSBA exhibit hall
attendees? This year, TSBA will offer an opportunity for exhibitors to purchase time in a TSBA learning lounge.
All learning lounge sessions are held in the Exhibit Hall on Saturday November 9 during exclusive exhibit hours.
The cost to host a 45 minute continuing education session will be $350.00. Limited space is available. If you are
interested in a learning lounge opportunity, contact Lindsay Campbell at lcampbell@tsba.net or visit www.tsba.
net.
Sponsored Clinics
There are a limited number of clinic rooms for exhibiting TSBA Business Affiliates to use for
presentations on Sunday, November 10, scheduled from 10:15-11:15 a.m. The sponsored clinic fee is $350.00. If
you are interested in a sponsored clinic, contact Lindsay Campbell at the Tennessee School Boards Association at
615/815-3907 or lcampbell@tsba.net.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the convention. If you are interested in being a sponsor for an event,
keynote speaker, breaks, print on demand center, and/or have a promotional item, contact Lindsay Campbell at
the Tennessee School Boards Association at 615/815-3907 or lcampbell@tsba.net.
Additional Events/OpportunitiesAdditional Events/Opportunities

3. TSBA Convention Exhibitor Rules & RegulationsTSBA Convention Exhibitor Rules & Regulations
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Applicants for exhibit space are required to read, agree to the
below rules and regulations and accept them through the online
form before being considered as an exhibitor. These rules
and regulations constitute a bona fide part of the contract for
space. TSBA reserves the right to render all interpretations
and decisions, should questions arise, and to establish further
regulations as may be deemed necessary to the general success
and well-being of the conference. Exhibit management
decisions and interpretations shall be accepted as final in all
cases. It is the responsibility of the exhibiting firm to be fully
familiar with these exhibit regulations and to see that each
member of the firm attending the conference is familiar with
the regulations.
BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS
Each 10’ x 10’ single booth and 20’ x 10’ double booth will
be set with an 8’ high back-drape and a 3’ high side drape.
All fabrics are factory flame proof and supported by steel
framework. Included with each booth will be one 7” x 44”
identification sign with your company name. Also enclosed
with the single booth will be one 6’ x 30” skirted table or
two 6’ x 30” skirted tables for the double booth, two folding
chairs and one wastebasket. Freeman Decorating Company
of Nashville will provide the actual booth and its furnishings.
Any additional items needed must be ordered through Freeman
Decorating Company. Upon receipt of both deposit and
application form, Freeman will send an exhibitor kit containing
complete information.
Electrical outlets will be provided by Opryland Hotel for an
additional charge. Freeman Decorating Company will send
information about this service as well.
Booth selections are made by the Tennessee School Boards
Association on a first-come, first serve basis, with priority
given to TSBA Business Affiliates. Only one company may
occupy each booth. Booth assignments will begin October 4,
2013 and continue until the date of the event.
EXHIBIT LOCATION AND HOURS
The tradeshow will be located in the Ryman B1 & B2 Exhibit
Hall of Opryland Hotel, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville,
TN 37214. The hall offers more than 20,000 square feet of
functional space with a uniform ceiling height at 12 feet.
Saturday, Nov. 9 Set up 7:00 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Nov. 9 Exhibit Show Noon. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10 Exhibit Show 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10 Tear down 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Exhibitors must register at the TSBA booth in the exhibit hall
before setting up booths. Exhibitor representatives must wear
their identification badges at all times. Representatives of
firms not exhibiting are forbidden from entering the exhibit
hall, unless accompanied by exhibit staff, nor are they allowed
to distribute materials in or around the TSBA Convention or
tradeshow area.
PAYMENTS
The online application/contract must be accompanied by
FULL payment to be processed. Mail payment to TSBA at
PO Box 440011, Nashville, TN 37244-0011 ATTN: TSBA
Exhibitor Payment. Booths range in price from $638 to
$1,035 for Business Affiliates and $850 to $1,150 for non-
Business Affiliates.
CANCELLATIONS
If written cancellation is received by the TSBA office on or
before October 3, 2013, 100% of the exhibit fee paid will
be refunded. If a written cancellation is received by the
TSBA office on or after October 3, 2013, the payment will be
forfeited.
LIABILITY
The Tennessee School Boards Association, members of the
Board of Directors, employees thereof, nor their representative
or exhibit manager, will be responsible for any injury, loss
or damage that may occur to the exhibitor, or the exhibitors’
employees or property, prior to, during or subsequent to the
period covered by the exhibit contract. The exhibitor, on
signing application/contract, releases the Tennessee School
Boards Association, individuals and firms from any all claims
for such loss, damage or injury. Exhibitors who want to carry
insurance on their own exhibits or equipment must do so at
their own expense. The Tennessee School Boards Association
reserves the right to make such rules as are deemed necessary
to ensure the safety and success of the exhibition.
EXHIBITOR LOUNGE
Coffee and soft drinks will be available in the exhibit hall for
exhibitors each morning and afternoon.
MEAL FUNCTIONS
There will be a college football tailgate party on Saturday,
November 9 and a breakfast on Sunday, November 10 for
convention attendees and exhibitors in the exhibit hall. This
will be a wonderful opportunity for exhibitors to network with
convention attendees.
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