Nashville in ’08!

We are excited to announce the 2008 TARPA Convention will be held in “Music City”  Nashville, Tennessee.   

For our headquarters hotel, we have selected the finest property in the Nashville area, “The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center”.   Located next to the world famous Grand Ole Opry this nine acre complex is comprised of three unique, glorious atriums;  The Garden Conservatory, the Cascades with waterfalls, tropical flowers and Caribbean greenery, and the Delta with the rhythm and fun of a New Orleans style town. 

Our special TARPA rate at the hotel will be $135.00 per night for single or double occupancy.  There is an additional resort fee of $15.00 per room, per night that includes complimentary local and 800 phone calls, high speed internet access, complimentary use of the fitness center, a USA Today delivered to your room, 2 bottles of water per day and scheduled resort transportation.  Call 615-883-2211 for reservations.   Be sure and mention the TARPA group (code X-TWA) for our special rate.   

The hotel is within walking distance of the Opry Mills Shopping Complex, with over 200 discount and specialty retailers, numerous world class restaurants and just 10 minutes from the Nashville Airport.  For more information visit www.gaylordhotels.com.

Our optional tours will include: 

·       Country Music Hall of Fame including a visit to Downtown Nashville for our opening Reception.·        

·       The Hermitage:  President Andrew Jackson’s’ Home with lunch at the Cabin by the Spring 

·       An evening at the Grand Ole Opry 

·       Cruising aboard the General Jackson Showboat  

·       Ladies Luncheon at the Belle Meade Plantation  

·       Tour and Bar B Que Lunch at Jack Daniels Distillery

·       Dinner at the Gaylord Springs Golf Resort  

The official date of the 2008 convention are September 28 – October 3, 2008.  The Convention Registration form is enclosed in this edition of TARPA Topics.  Please complete the form, send in your check, and join us for a great time in Nashville! 

Special note on Liquor in Nashville:  The state of Tennessee charges a 15% beverage tax and a 9.25% sales tax on all alcoholic beverages.  So you will find the cost of cocktails and wine higher in Nashville than you might expect.  We’ll anticipate a good turn out in the Hospitality Suite where drinks are provided with your convention registration fees! 

Questions, contact Ed Madigan or Vicki as listed below: 

Ed Madigan                                               Vicki McGowen

Treasurer, TARPA                                 McGowen Marketing

edmadigan@mac.com                             vickimcgowen@charter.net

775-831-1265                                           775-722-2811

Schedule of Events                                 Registration Form