We can’t wait to host you at our Spring 2023 Warm-Up Weekend in Nashville! You’ll meet our team, see our events in action, and network with like-minded Directors from across the country.
Below you’ll find the weekend’s itinerary. All activities are subject to change. If you have any questions, please call Stephanie Harrington at 770-262-8081.
Our host hotel for the weekend is: Residence Inn Nashville Downtown Convention Center, 410 Rep John Lewis Way South, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203. Please do not contact the hotel directly with questions. Your accommodations have been taken care of.
Warm-Up Weekend Itinerary:
Friday, March 31
- Hotel Check-in by 4pm at front desk*
- Between 4-5pm: Drop by to pick up your welcome bag from our table in the lobby
- 5pm: Meet & Greet at Residence Inn Hotel bar on 6th floor
- 5:45pm: Depart for dinner (12-minute walk to Hard Rock Café)
- 6pm: Dinner at Hard Rock Café
- 8pm: SAINT-SAËNS “ORGAN” SYMPHONY concert at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Saturday, April 1
- Breakfast at Hotel starting at 7am
- 9am: Meet in Hotel lobby to depart on guided sightseeing bus tour. We will visit Gaylord and Opryland, tour Madame Tussauds, and end with a tour at Ryman Auditorium.
- 1pm: Lunch at Assembly Food Hall
- Free time on your own
- 5pm: Meet at Acme Feed & Seed for Happy Hour
- WorldStrides Exclusive Dinner Reception & Festival Awards Ceremony at Wildhorse Saloon
Sunday, April 2
- Breakfast at Hotel starting at 7am
- 10:30am: Self-guided Tour of Country Music Hall of Fame
- Depart for home
Important notes:
- We will be walking between many locations. If you have mobility issues or are concerned about traveling on foot, please let us know ahead of time. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes.
- *Arrival day: The hotel will give early check-ins as much as able. If you’re not able to check-in early, the hotel is happy to store your luggage for you while you explore.
- Transfers to/from airport: You’ll be provided an Uber voucher as required to travel to and from the airport.