In This Issue
Dates for 2012 TN FFA
Registration & Sponsorships
Lodging Info
Quick Links

Thanks to our 2011 Exhibitors.  We hope to see you in April!
Alpha Gamma Rho
UT, Knoxville

Alpha Gamma Rho
UT, Martin

Atlas Manufacturing Inc.

Barefoot Athletics 

CEV Multimedia

Country Meats 

Drop Tine Ramps, LLC

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America

FarmHouse Fraternity

Fundrasing with Florida Farm Bureau

Great American Country

Gandy Ink Spirit Wear

Hiwassee College

Langdon Barber Groves  

Learning Labs, Inc.

Lonestar Livestock Equipment Co., Inc.

M.P. & K.D. Horn and Leather

Mize Farm & Garden Supply, Inc.

MTSU School of Agribusiness and Agriscience

Nashville Auto Diesel College

Northwest MS Comm. College, John Deere

NWTF 

One Less Thing

Ozark Delight Candy Co.

Pee Jay's Fresh Fruit

Pigeon Creek


River Brite Citrus Fundraising

Society of St. Andrew  

Southern Heritage

Tennessee Farmers Cooperative

Tennessee Farm Bureau

Tennessee Ag in the Classroom

Tennessee Agriculture Educators

TN FFA Alumni Association

Tennessee FFA Foundation

Tennessee Tech University - Collegiate FFA

Tennessee State University

TN Wildlife Federation

Tulsa Welding School

USDA - Farm Service Agency

US Navy

UT Ag & Extension Ed

University of Northwest Ohio

University of Tennessee - Knoxville

UTK Collegiate FFA

University of Tennessee - Martin

Walters State Community College

Westel Greenhouses, LLC.

Wonder Works

More Important Dates
Additional FFA Trade Shows in the Southeast

Alabama FFA Association
Trade Show:
June 6-7

Florida FFA Association
Trade Show:
June 27-28

North Carolina FFA Association
Trade Show:
June 19-20

For More Information on any of these shows, please contact
Rob Mann

rob@tmpstyle.com
The 2012 TN FFA Career & Trade Show is coordinated by The Market Place, an agricultural marketing and communications firm.  They specialize in web design, video production and special events.  Consider TMP if you need agricultural marketing services.


January 2012
Greetings!

You are invited to participate in the 84th State FFA Convention of the Tennessee FFA Association to be held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee from April 1 - 4, 2012. We are anticipating an exciting and jam-packed convention as we celebrate another year of excellence in the Tennessee FFA, celebrating the theme I Believe.

Whether you are a college or university, fundraiser or agribusiness, you don't want to miss the opportunity to visit with 3,000 of Tennessee's best and brightest.  This audience only comes together once a year.2011 - 2012 TN Officers

Enclosed you will find all the information you need to be a part of this fun-filled and educational event, held again at the beautiful Gatlinburg Convention Center. The career and trade show will be in Ballroom 3. Career and Trade Show packets have recently been mailed with all the pertinent information or you can click here for a PDF printable version.

While last year was our largest trade show on record, we hope to make it even bigger this year!

To ensure a booth space, please complete the registration packet and return by Friday, March 2, 2012. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Tennessee FFA

For more information contact:
FFA Trade Show Coordinators
Rob Mann or Erin Freel
rob@tmpstyle.com or erin@tmpstyle.com, 352-821-0774

EXHIBITORS SAVE THE DATES
convention center 2012 Career & Trade Show Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg Convention Center - Ballroom 3

Move In: Sunday, April 1, 2012 - 1:00p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Move Out: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 4:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Show Hours:
Monday, April 2, 2012  8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012  8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

303 Reagan Dr. - Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-2392
REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP
It's time to register for the 2012 Tennessee State FFA Convention Career and Trade Show.

Booth Space is just $250 and includes:
  • 10 X 10 space
  • skirted table
  • 2 chairs
  • Electricity (2000 watts)  
  • convention registration for two company representatives  
Tennessee University Affiliation Booths are $100

Additional tables and chairs can be purchased upon request.
  • Additional Tables @ $20/each    
  • Additional Chairs @ $1/each    
Additional Electricity can be purchased upon request.
  •  $80/2,000 watts                
Sponsorships are extremely crucial this year.  We thank you in advance for your consideration of this request.
  • Exhibitor Break, Monday $500                          
  • Exhibitor Break, Tuesday $500                          
To register, email Rob Mann, Trade Show Coordinator, or click here for a registration packet.  Questions, call 352-821-0774.
HOTEL AND LODGING INFORMATION
Edgewater Hotel (Headquarters Hotel):
402 River Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: 1-800-423-9582
Local Phone: 865- 436-4151
www.edgewater-hotel.com
Room Rate: $78

Glenstone Lodge:
504 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: 1-800-362-9522
Local Phone: 865-436-9361
www.glenstonelodge.com
Room Rate: $79

Garden Plaza Hotel:
520 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: 1-800-435-9201
Local Phone: 865-436-9201
http://www.4lodging.com
Room Rate: $57.99 w/Continental Breakfast

Four Seasons Motor Lodge:
(Formerly Ramada Inn Four Seasons)
756 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: 800-933-8678
Local Phone: 865-436-7881
www.gatlinburgfourseasons.com
Room Rate: $75

Rocky Top Village Inn:
311 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: 800-553-7738
Local Phone: 865-436-7826
J M Jenkins, Manager
www.rockytopvillageinn.com
office@rockytopvillageinn.com
Room Rate: $61

Sidney James Mountain Lodge:
610 Historic Nature Trail/Airport Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Toll Free: 1-800-876-6888
Local Phone: 865- 436-7851
www.sidneyjames.com
reservations@sidneyjames.com
Room Rate: $60 w/Continental Breakfast