Fall Conference Registration Now Open!

Registration for the 2026 TCMA Fall Conference on September 16 - 18 in Gatlinburg is now open. Members and Sponsors can register for the conference HERE.

There will be lots of interesting educational programming including:

• Leadership for a Lifetime - Keynote Address by Paul Butler
• Utilization of Infrastructure Development Districts in TN Cities
• Emerging Issues with Commercial Property Assessments and Appeals
• ICMA Ethics Update
• UT Center for Local Planning
• And much more...

The conference takes place at the new Embassy Suites Hotel and Resort, 604 Airport Road, Gatlinburg. The special TCMA standard room rate is $189/night ($209/night for balcony rooms). To book a room, you may call the hotel directly at 865-436-2095 (be sure to ask for the special rate code (TMA) or go online and book directly using this link for Embassy Suites Gatlinburg.

The Wednesday Night Social Event will take place at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Plan to attend this ticketed event and enjoy dinner and beverages, along with full access to the aquarium and socializing with your fellow conference attendees.  Registration for the Wednesday night social event will open on July 20.

Golf Outing:  Reminder that MTAS Management Consultant Pete Auger is organizing a pre-conference golf outing on Tuesday, September 15 at the Gatlinburg Golf Course in Pigeon Forge. This scramble event is open to all TCMA members and sponsors and promises to be great fun. The cost is $45. Please contact Pete ASAP at peter.auger@tennessee.edu to sign up as he needs to make the necessary reservations very soon.