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Convention FAQ
Sigmas, Welcome to Music City!
Getting Around Nashville/Transportation
Hotel Information
Directions to the Hotel
Registration and Check-In
Convention Registration
Meals
Tours
Appropriate Attire
Music City Facts
History and Statistics
2007 Convention Committee
Sigmas, Welcome to Music City!
Nashville celebrated its 200 years as a city in 2006. Nashville has it all! You can listen to music representing all genres from country to blues, rock to jazz, gospel to bluegrass, and classical. To see and hear the different sounds of Music City - stop by the Grand Ole Opry, Printer’s Alley, the Bluebird Café or 2nd Avenue Entertainment District and world famous honky tonks - Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Robert’s Western World.
It is home to three professional sports teams, NCAA college athletics and sporting events. You can get a history lesson at the Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, Historic Belle Meade Plantation, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts or the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Discover the Parthenon, the world’s only full-scale replica of the ancient Greek temple or hear all of the great stories from the Ryman Auditorium. And visit Nashville’s new state-of-the-art concert hall, Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Nashville is also known as the "Athens of the South" for its dedication to higher learning and education. In the mid 1800s, many colleges were founded here. Today more than 17 colleges and universities call Middle Tennessee home.
From the music and dancing to the history and heritage to the sports and festivals and the great food, we hope you enjoy your time in Music City and come back to visit again!
Sigmas, be sure to stop by the Hospitality Table located in the Plantation Ballroom Lobby once you arrive at Convention. We will have additional information on Nashville ranging from local maps, popular places to visit and eat. We will also have a message board, lost and found and smiling Sigmas to answer any questions that you have.
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Getting Around Nashville/Transportation
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
One Terminal Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 275-1675
www.flynashville.com
Once you arrive at the airport, Tri Sigmas will greet you on the Baggage Claim Level. They will be able to help direct you to the hotel shuttle, rental cars or taxi.
The Sheraton Music City provides complimentary shuttle transportation to/from the airport from 5:15 a.m. - 12 midnight. The shuttle arrives at the airport every hour and half-hour.
Once you depart the plane, proceed to the Baggage Claim Level. There will be hotel phone banks located between carousels 2 & 3 and 7 & 8; press Button #46 to arrange for pick-up. You will then need to go down one level to the Airport Shuttle pick-up area to wait for the shuttle.
If you have a car, it is very easy to get around. Nashville is one of only six cities in the nation where three interstates connect: I-65; I-24 and I-40. Your Points-of-Interest map will help outline the major routes and roadways.
There are several Taxi services in the Nashville area. The average cost of a cab ride from the Airport to Sheraton Music City is $12. Below is a list of companies and numbers. The hotel can also assist in reserving a cab.
Allied Cab - (615) 244-7499
Checker Cab - (615) 843-5021
Diamond Cab Service - (615) 254-6599
United Cab - (615) 228-6969
Yellow Cab - (615) 256-0101
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Hotel Information
Sheraton Music City Hotel
777 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: (615) 885-2200 Fax: (615) 231-1133
www.sheratonmusiccity.com
The Sheraton Music City Hotel is brand new, having recently completed the renovation of all guest rooms, meeting spaces, lobbies and public area, restaurants and lounge.
Sheraton Music City offers a wide variety of amenities:
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Directions to the Hotel
FROM AIRPORT
Take the Nashville Exit I-40 West. Travel to Donelson Pike / TN-255 N exit. Take Donelson Pike 0.8 miles to Elm Hill Pike. Make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Follow Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM DOWNTOWN
I-40 East. Turn left onto ramp; stay in right lane to enter the interstate. Follow I-40 toward Knoxville to Donelson Pike / TN-255 N. (Exit 216C). Take Donelson Pike 0.8 miles and make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles
FROM SOUTH (Birmingham, Brentwood, Franklin, I-440, Green Hills)
I-65 North to I-440 Memphis/Knoxville, Exit #80. Follow I-440 East, Knoxville/Chattanooga. Go 2.5 miles to the I-24 / I-40 split, following the left lane to Exit #52-B, I-40 East. Travel I-40 East to Exit 216-C, Donelson Pike / TN-255 N. Take Donelson Pike 0.8 miles and make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM NORTH (Louisville, KY, Hendersonville)
I-65 South to I-40 / I-24 East split toward Knoxville. Take I-40 East toward Knoxville. Exit on the Donelson Pike / TN-255 N (exit 216 C) Follow Donelson Pike 0.8 miles to Elm Hill Pike. Turn left on Elm Hill Pike. Follow Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Turn left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM WEST (Memphis, Bellevue, Belle Meade)
Stay on I-40 East towards Knoxville. Take the Donelson Pike / TN-255 N exit (216 C). Follow Donelson Pike 0.8 miles and make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Take Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM EAST (Knoxville, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Hermitage)
Take I-40 West towards Nashville to Donelson Pike / TN-255 N Follow Donelson Pike 0.8 miles and make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Take Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM SOUTHEAST (Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, Atlanta)
Take I-24 West. Merge onto I-40 East via exit # 52 B toward Knoxville. Exit at Donelson Pike / TN-255 N (exit 216 C). Follow Donelson Pike 0.8 miles to Elm Hill Pike. Make a Left on Elm Hill Pike. Take Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM NORTHWEST (St. Louis, Clarksville, TN)
I-24 merge with I-65 to I-40 East towards Knoxville. Travel I-40 East to Exit #216-C, Donelson Pike / TN-255 N. Follow Donnelson Pike 0.8 miles to Elm Hill Pike. Make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Take Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
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Registration and Check-In
Hotel Check-In/Out:
Hotel Check-In (3:00 p.m.)
When you check in, you will be asked to provide a credit card (all major credit cards accepted) to cover any room charges that you may incur during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, cash pre-payments will be required for all rooms.
Hotel Check-Out (12:00 Noon)
All guests must check our prior to departing to clear their room bills. Although official check out time is 12:00 Noon, please check out early to avoid long lines.
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Convention Registration:
After you have checked in with the hotel, please follow the signs to the Convention Registration desk to pick up your Convention name badge and materials.
Your name badge must be worn at all functions during Convention. The Convention Committee will be on hand to assist you with any questions you might have.
Once you are checked in and registered, take a moment to go to your room, meet your roommate(s) and enjoy the beautiful Sheraton Music City Hotel and its offerings.
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Meals
The Panhellenic Luncheon, Laurels Banquet and Festival of Lights Banquet are the only formal meals planned for Convention attendees, if purchased. All other meals such as breakfasts, lunches and dinners can be obtained at the hotel restaurant or there will be “cash and carry” type meals available in the Main Lobby. These consist of hot breakfast sandwiches, danishes, fruit and juices to salads, sandwiches, chips and soft drinks. Prices will range from $2 - $6.
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Tours
If you still have not registered for a tour, there is still time! For more information about the tours, contact Shari Arnold-Holifield, Tour Chairman or visit the Sigma Sigma Sigma Convention website for a detailed list.
Shari Arnold-Holifield, Tour Chairman
615-458-3366, work
615-403-2662, cell
Sarnold-holifield@gaylordentertainment.com
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Appropriate Attire
Convention is a four-day event. Be prepared for the following activities:
Convention Program Attire
Friday
From Essential Sigma and Forever Sigma: The most important rule when wearing your Badge is to wear it in good taste. It is inappropriate to wear your badge with casual attire, such as jeans or denim, t-shirts, sweatshirts, swimwear, nightwear, tank tops, khakis or strapless tops.
Badge attire is a nice dress or skirt and top, dress pants and sandals. Mini-skirts, khakis, mid-drift blouses and flip flops are not appropriate.
What is Ritual Attire?
From the Ritual Chairman Manual: Members attending Arc Degree and Triangle Degree must wear white dresses or white skirts and blouses and white shoes with their Badge. Shorts, pants or tennis shoes are never appropriate for Ritual Attire. Make-up and jewelry are permitted.
Dresses should be solid white (no cream or beige) and without colored trim. White dress shoes or sandals (no flip flops or house slippers) should be worn. Please remember appropriate undergarments. Tri Sigma Ritual is a beautiful and joyous event, so please dress appropriately.
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Music City Facts
Average Temperature:
Annual Average - 58.8F
January - high 46.9F, low 28.4F
June - high 86.4F, low 65.1F
Summer is warm and humid. Light, easy clothing makes sightseeing more comfortable. For fair skin, sunscreen is advisable for a day outdoors.
Average annual precipitation - 59.5"
Average relative humidity - 70%
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History and Statistics:
Local Nashville Websites:
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Nashville Convention & Visitor Bureau
Nashville Welcomes Sigma
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2007 Convention Committee
Convention Chairman/Meeting Planner
Gwen Hardouin Maniscalco, Gamma Eta
Assistant Convention Co-Chairmen:
Deborah McMahon Standley, Alpha Nu
Helen Sharratt Shull, Beta Gamma
Committee Chairs:
Decorations
Jeanette Calhoun Turner, Alpha Chi
Mary Lou Roberts, Alpha Epsilon
Exhibits
Amanda Swartbough, Beta Epsilon
Freebies
Helen Sharratt Shull, Beta Gamma
Hospitality
Connie Steely Herrell, Alpha Chi
Publicity
Julie Lammel, Alpha Sigma
Registration
Ginny Raynes Lund, Alpha Delta
Tours
Shari Arnold Holifield, Gamma Mu
Webmaster
Jessica Anderson, Delta Beta
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Sigmas, Welcome to Music City!
Getting Around Nashville/Transportation
Hotel Information
Directions to the Hotel
Registration and Check-In
Convention Registration
Meals
Tours
Appropriate Attire
Music City Facts
History and Statistics
2007 Convention Committee
Sigmas, Welcome to Music City!
Nashville celebrated its 200 years as a city in 2006. Nashville has it all! You can listen to music representing all genres from country to blues, rock to jazz, gospel to bluegrass, and classical. To see and hear the different sounds of Music City - stop by the Grand Ole Opry, Printer’s Alley, the Bluebird Café or 2nd Avenue Entertainment District and world famous honky tonks - Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Robert’s Western World.
It is home to three professional sports teams, NCAA college athletics and sporting events. You can get a history lesson at the Hermitage, home of President Andrew Jackson, Historic Belle Meade Plantation, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts or the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Discover the Parthenon, the world’s only full-scale replica of the ancient Greek temple or hear all of the great stories from the Ryman Auditorium. And visit Nashville’s new state-of-the-art concert hall, Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Nashville is also known as the "Athens of the South" for its dedication to higher learning and education. In the mid 1800s, many colleges were founded here. Today more than 17 colleges and universities call Middle Tennessee home.
From the music and dancing to the history and heritage to the sports and festivals and the great food, we hope you enjoy your time in Music City and come back to visit again!
Sigmas, be sure to stop by the Hospitality Table located in the Plantation Ballroom Lobby once you arrive at Convention. We will have additional information on Nashville ranging from local maps, popular places to visit and eat. We will also have a message board, lost and found and smiling Sigmas to answer any questions that you have.
Back to top
Getting Around Nashville/Transportation
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
One Terminal Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 275-1675
www.flynashville.com
Once you arrive at the airport, Tri Sigmas will greet you on the Baggage Claim Level. They will be able to help direct you to the hotel shuttle, rental cars or taxi.
The Sheraton Music City provides complimentary shuttle transportation to/from the airport from 5:15 a.m. - 12 midnight. The shuttle arrives at the airport every hour and half-hour.
Once you depart the plane, proceed to the Baggage Claim Level. There will be hotel phone banks located between carousels 2 & 3 and 7 & 8; press Button #46 to arrange for pick-up. You will then need to go down one level to the Airport Shuttle pick-up area to wait for the shuttle.
If you have a car, it is very easy to get around. Nashville is one of only six cities in the nation where three interstates connect: I-65; I-24 and I-40. Your Points-of-Interest map will help outline the major routes and roadways.
There are several Taxi services in the Nashville area. The average cost of a cab ride from the Airport to Sheraton Music City is $12. Below is a list of companies and numbers. The hotel can also assist in reserving a cab.
Allied Cab - (615) 244-7499
Checker Cab - (615) 843-5021
Diamond Cab Service - (615) 254-6599
United Cab - (615) 228-6969
Yellow Cab - (615) 256-0101
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Hotel Information
Sheraton Music City Hotel
777 McGavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: (615) 885-2200 Fax: (615) 231-1133
www.sheratonmusiccity.com
The Sheraton Music City Hotel is brand new, having recently completed the renovation of all guest rooms, meeting spaces, lobbies and public area, restaurants and lounge.
Sheraton Music City offers a wide variety of amenities:
- Oversized guest rooms
- Private balcony or patio
- Business services
- Concierge services
- Complimentary health club facilities
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Lighted tennis courts
- Jogging course
- Relaxing jacuzzi
- Adagio Spa
- Complimentary roundtrip shuttle service offered on the hour and half-hour to/from the airport. Shuttle service to Opry Mills is also available for a nominal fee.
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Directions to the Hotel
FROM AIRPORT
Take the Nashville Exit I-40 West. Travel to Donelson Pike / TN-255 N exit. Take Donelson Pike 0.8 miles to Elm Hill Pike. Make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Follow Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM DOWNTOWN
I-40 East. Turn left onto ramp; stay in right lane to enter the interstate. Follow I-40 toward Knoxville to Donelson Pike / TN-255 N. (Exit 216C). Take Donelson Pike 0.8 miles and make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles
FROM SOUTH (Birmingham, Brentwood, Franklin, I-440, Green Hills)
I-65 North to I-440 Memphis/Knoxville, Exit #80. Follow I-440 East, Knoxville/Chattanooga. Go 2.5 miles to the I-24 / I-40 split, following the left lane to Exit #52-B, I-40 East. Travel I-40 East to Exit 216-C, Donelson Pike / TN-255 N. Take Donelson Pike 0.8 miles and make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM NORTH (Louisville, KY, Hendersonville)
I-65 South to I-40 / I-24 East split toward Knoxville. Take I-40 East toward Knoxville. Exit on the Donelson Pike / TN-255 N (exit 216 C) Follow Donelson Pike 0.8 miles to Elm Hill Pike. Turn left on Elm Hill Pike. Follow Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Turn left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM WEST (Memphis, Bellevue, Belle Meade)
Stay on I-40 East towards Knoxville. Take the Donelson Pike / TN-255 N exit (216 C). Follow Donelson Pike 0.8 miles and make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Take Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM EAST (Knoxville, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Hermitage)
Take I-40 West towards Nashville to Donelson Pike / TN-255 N Follow Donelson Pike 0.8 miles and make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Take Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM SOUTHEAST (Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, Atlanta)
Take I-24 West. Merge onto I-40 East via exit # 52 B toward Knoxville. Exit at Donelson Pike / TN-255 N (exit 216 C). Follow Donelson Pike 0.8 miles to Elm Hill Pike. Make a Left on Elm Hill Pike. Take Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock Pike. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
FROM NORTHWEST (St. Louis, Clarksville, TN)
I-24 merge with I-65 to I-40 East towards Knoxville. Travel I-40 East to Exit #216-C, Donelson Pike / TN-255 N. Follow Donnelson Pike 0.8 miles to Elm Hill Pike. Make a left on Elm Hill Pike. Take Elm Hill Pike 1.0 miles to McGavock Pike. Make a left on McGavock. The Sheraton Music City entrance will be on the left after 0.6 miles.
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Registration and Check-In
Hotel Check-In/Out:
Hotel Check-In (3:00 p.m.)
When you check in, you will be asked to provide a credit card (all major credit cards accepted) to cover any room charges that you may incur during your stay. If you do not have a credit card, cash pre-payments will be required for all rooms.
Hotel Check-Out (12:00 Noon)
All guests must check our prior to departing to clear their room bills. Although official check out time is 12:00 Noon, please check out early to avoid long lines.
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Convention Registration:
After you have checked in with the hotel, please follow the signs to the Convention Registration desk to pick up your Convention name badge and materials.
Your name badge must be worn at all functions during Convention. The Convention Committee will be on hand to assist you with any questions you might have.
Once you are checked in and registered, take a moment to go to your room, meet your roommate(s) and enjoy the beautiful Sheraton Music City Hotel and its offerings.
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Meals
The Panhellenic Luncheon, Laurels Banquet and Festival of Lights Banquet are the only formal meals planned for Convention attendees, if purchased. All other meals such as breakfasts, lunches and dinners can be obtained at the hotel restaurant or there will be “cash and carry” type meals available in the Main Lobby. These consist of hot breakfast sandwiches, danishes, fruit and juices to salads, sandwiches, chips and soft drinks. Prices will range from $2 - $6.
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Tours
If you still have not registered for a tour, there is still time! For more information about the tours, contact Shari Arnold-Holifield, Tour Chairman or visit the Sigma Sigma Sigma Convention website for a detailed list.
Shari Arnold-Holifield, Tour Chairman
615-458-3366, work
615-403-2662, cell
Sarnold-holifield@gaylordentertainment.com
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Appropriate Attire
Convention is a four-day event. Be prepared for the following activities:
- Business Sessions
- Formal Banquets
- Ceremonial Rituals
- Outdoor Fun
- Poolside Events
Convention Program Attire
Friday
- Workshops: Badge attire
- Opening Ceremony: Delegates will need a white dress and white shoes. Others wear badge attire.
- Welcome Reception: Badge attire
- Foundation Walk: Cool athletic wear and walking shoes
- Business Session and Workshops: Badge attire
- Fun Night: Casual
- Memorial Service: Badge attire
- Circle and Triangle Degree: White dress and white shoes
- General Session: Badge attire
- Convention Picture/Laurels Banquet: Formal or semi-formal dress
- General Session: Badge attire
- Festival of Lights Banquet: Formal dress
From Essential Sigma and Forever Sigma: The most important rule when wearing your Badge is to wear it in good taste. It is inappropriate to wear your badge with casual attire, such as jeans or denim, t-shirts, sweatshirts, swimwear, nightwear, tank tops, khakis or strapless tops.
Badge attire is a nice dress or skirt and top, dress pants and sandals. Mini-skirts, khakis, mid-drift blouses and flip flops are not appropriate.
What is Ritual Attire?
From the Ritual Chairman Manual: Members attending Arc Degree and Triangle Degree must wear white dresses or white skirts and blouses and white shoes with their Badge. Shorts, pants or tennis shoes are never appropriate for Ritual Attire. Make-up and jewelry are permitted.
Dresses should be solid white (no cream or beige) and without colored trim. White dress shoes or sandals (no flip flops or house slippers) should be worn. Please remember appropriate undergarments. Tri Sigma Ritual is a beautiful and joyous event, so please dress appropriately.
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Music City Facts
Average Temperature:
Annual Average - 58.8F
January - high 46.9F, low 28.4F
June - high 86.4F, low 65.1F
Summer is warm and humid. Light, easy clothing makes sightseeing more comfortable. For fair skin, sunscreen is advisable for a day outdoors.
Average annual precipitation - 59.5"
Average relative humidity - 70%
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History and Statistics:
- Nashville was settled in 1779
- Became state capitol from 1812-1815, then permanently in 1843
- Elevation 550 ft. (168 m.) at the lowest point; 1100 ft. (336 m.) at the highest point of the rim around the Nashville basin
- Area: Nashville Economic Market area is 5,225 square miles
- Time: Central Standard, November-March; Central Daylight, April-October
- MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) eight counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson
- Nashville Economic Market 10 counties: Nashville MSA plus Maury and Montgomery counties
- Nashville/Davidson County has a metropolitan government; city limits extend to county line
- Population: Nashville, Davidson County = 569,891; MSA = 1.23 million
Local Nashville Websites:
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Nashville Convention & Visitor Bureau
Nashville Welcomes Sigma
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2007 Convention Committee
Convention Chairman/Meeting Planner
Gwen Hardouin Maniscalco, Gamma Eta
Assistant Convention Co-Chairmen:
Deborah McMahon Standley, Alpha Nu
Helen Sharratt Shull, Beta Gamma
Committee Chairs:
Decorations
Jeanette Calhoun Turner, Alpha Chi
Mary Lou Roberts, Alpha Epsilon
Exhibits
Amanda Swartbough, Beta Epsilon
Freebies
Helen Sharratt Shull, Beta Gamma
Hospitality
Connie Steely Herrell, Alpha Chi
Publicity
Julie Lammel, Alpha Sigma
Registration
Ginny Raynes Lund, Alpha Delta
Tours
Shari Arnold Holifield, Gamma Mu
Webmaster
Jessica Anderson, Delta Beta
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