2019 Tennessee Study Tour

Thank you to this year's hosts and sponsors for a wonderful event!

2019 Study Tour Hosts

 

2019 Study Tour Sponsors

 

 

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WHERE

Crowne Plaza Knoxville
401 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 1-865-522-2600

Travel & Location

Closest Airport: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - Approx. 20 min drive
Hotel is located in the city center
Convenient Location to: Market Square, Downtown and Old City Restaurant & Shops

Schedule

Sunday

• 2:00pm – 4:00pm Registration
  Attendees pick up Welcome Bag at registration table.

• 4:00pm – 6:00pm
  Knoxville Walking Tour with Knoxville History Project guides.  Meet in hotel lobby.  Tips appreciated!

• 6:00pm - 7:30pm Reception at Pour Taproom
  Light food and beverages.

  Dinner on own

Monday

• 7:30am-9:00am:  Breakfast with member forum from 8:00-9:00am.

• 9:30am-10:30am:  Braxton-Bragg facility tour.

• 11:00am- 2:00pm:  Tennessee Stone
  Live product, fabrication & install demos. Includes bbq lunch

• 3:30pm – 4:30pm  YOGA (optional) at hotel

• 6:00pm Reception

• 7:00pm – 9:30pm Dinner/Auction

Tuesday

• 7:30-9:00am: Breakfast with Member Forum from 8:00-9:00am.

• 9:00-10:00am (central time):  BMJ Stone facility tour

• 10:15am-11:15am:  Tennessee Building Stone facility tour

  Box lunch.– Eat on bus

• 1:30pm: Arrive at Hotel

• 2:30pm:  Depart Hotel for Planned Recreation
  - Ijams Nature Center (Aerial Park; Paddle; Bike) Return 5:30pm
  - Brew Tour - Return 6:00pm
  
  Night on own

Wednesday

• 7:30-9:00am:  Breakfast with member forum from 8:00-9:00am.

• 9:15am – 10:00am Candoro Heritage Site

• 10:30am – 11:30am: Tennesse Marble Company

• 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch at Lakeshore Park

• 3:30pm:  Meet in Lobby/Depart Hotel – walk to Maple Hall bowling lanes

• 4:00-7:00pm: Team bowling at Maple Hall. Includes reception and give back activity.

  Night on own

Registration Costs

Register before June 14 and save!
$1,295.00  Early-Bird Full 1st in Room       
$   695.00  Early-Bird Full 2nd in Room      
After June 14
$1,395.00  Full 1st in Room           
$   695.00  Full 2nd in Room           
Non-Lodging Rate            
$   695.00  Excludes lodging.           
All other registration inclusions apply.
À la carte
À la carte registration is available for:

• Sunday Tour/Reception 4:00PM - 7:30PM  ($55.00)
  Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Knoxville followed by a reception at Pour Taproom.
• Monday Banquet  6:00PM - 9:00PM ($150.00)
  Join us for a reception, banquet, and annual auction
• Wednesday Team Challenge  4:00PM - 7:00PM ($45.00) 
  Join us at Maple Hall for team bowling, food and drinks. A local give-back activity will also be offered.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Institute relies on the generous contributions of our sponsors to defray event costs not included in registration fees. Please support the Institute and elevate your company’s exposure to the attendees through one of our opportunities.

$1250  Closing Reception    
$1000  Transportation          
$  750  Team Building          
$  750  Bar/Reception          
$  500  Welcome Package       

Each sponsor receives:

• Website, and on-site signage recognition
• Their company logo featured within this year’s event gift
• The opportunity to participate in product, fabrication and installation demos held at the Tennessee Stone location on Monday.

Sponsorship deadline is July 12, 2019.  Printed materials for Welcome Bag need to arrive at the hotel between August 12th -15th.  Sponsorship questions: email jane@naturalstoneinstitute.org
 

Hotel Amenities

• Generous rooms with choice of Double, Queen or King beds
• Suites with sofa beds are available
• Mahogany's Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert (2nd floor Mezzanine Level)
• The Library lounge (Lobby level-across from Front Desk)
• In-room dining available
• Equipped gym, free for hotel guests, open 24 hours
• Indoor Heated Lap Pool (6:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
• Same-day dry cleaning
• Free WiFi
• 8 Accessible rooms

Things to Consider

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Rain jacket
• A secure cross-bag or purse
• Extra empty bag or suitcase (for local shopping)

Climate

Average August High 86° / Average Low 68°
(consider humidity)

Nearby Attractions

Old City
Market Square
University of Tennessee Knoxville Campus
Thompson Boling Arena
Civic Auditorium and Coliseum
Knoxville Convention Center
Tennessee Theatre
Knoxville Museum of Art
Zoo Knoxville
Worlds Fair Park
Volunteer Landing and Knoxville Riverboat Company
East Tennessee Historical Society
Blount Mansion
James White Fort
Neyland Stadium
Bijou Theatre