The Antiques and Horticulture Chairmen will reach out to all contracted dealers in January with details regarding Move-In and Move-Out procedures.

Yes, a representative from Distinguished Transport will be reaching out to all of our contracted dealers in January with information on how to reserve a porter for move-in and move-out. Should you need additional information, you can reach them at: info@distinguishedtransport.com.

Porters are available for hire through Distinguished Transport. They can be hired directly by the dealer by emailing the Distinguished Transport team at info@distinguishedtransport.com. They work at a rate of $40 per man per HALF hour.

Porters are available during the Show (provided by Stacy Exposition) and can be contacted by going to Customer Service at the entry to the Show lobby where A&G volunteers will reach out to them over radio communication.

A customer would need to get a “porter form” from the dealer in order to have their item moved from the Dealer booth to the loading dock area for pickup. There are detailed instructions on the “porter forms” for both the dealer and the customer regarding this process and for security it is imperative that those instructions are followed.

Porters work for free, but tips are greatly appreciated. Porters can also sometimes be found near the loading dock area in the Southeast Corner of the Exhibit Hall, but are often busy on the Show Floor moving items.

Shipping vendor services is located near the loading dock door in the Southeast Corner of the Show Floor. Any customer interested in shipping services should contact the shipping vendors directly for their services.

The shipping vendors for the 2026 Show will be Distinguished Transport (678-234-4830). Westbrook Moving is also a shipping provider that has serviced the Show before and can be reached at 843-991-6738.

Booth assignments are made, as always, by the Antiques Committee Chairmen and Horticultural Committee Chairmen once contracts and deposits are received. Dealers will be notified of their assignments as soon as the Chairmen have worked out the logistics based on booth sizes and type of product.

JW Marriott
(615) 291-8600 | 201 8th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203
The JW Marriott is located across the street from the Music City Center.
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The Westin Nashville
(615) 248-2800 | 807 Clark Place, Nashville, TN 37203
The Westin is located across the street from the Music City Center.
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The Hermitage Hotel
(888) 888-9414 | 231 6th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37219
The Hermitage Hotel is a 14-minute walk or 7-minute drive to the Music City Center.
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Courtesy rate is a 15% discount.

Valet parking is usually available at our premier hotel or guests can self-park at the Music City Center garage. MCC garage and valet can accommodate regular size vehicles (clearance is 7’6″ for valet and 7’0″ for MCC garage) and cannot accommodate trailers or large oversized vehicles. Check area surface lots for parking options for oversized vehicles.

Each booth has access to electricity paid for by the dealer. To order, see below.

To order electricity, click here to download the fillable form. Then, email or fax the form directly back to the Music City Center on or before January 25, 2025, for discounted rates.

Each vendor has the option to order technology through the MCC to suit their individual business needs.  To order, see below.

To order, visit the MCC website: MCC EXHIBITOR SERVICES  to download the fillable form. Then, email or fax the form directly back to the Music City Center on or before 4 p.m. CST on January 20, 2025, for discounted rates.

If you need additional help, call MCC Service Representatives: 615-401-1440 or email MCC at orderservices@nashvillemcc.com

Hard walls, wallpaper color: Stacy Exposition Services  413-436-5784

Showcases:  C & D DISPLAYS – 833-243-8263 – charles@candddisplays.com  | (Download Order Form)

Tables, chairs: Heritage Exposition Services – 800-360-4323

Shipping: Contact Dean Hitt, the Show Logistics Coordinator (865-368-9255) with details on what you are shipping.  All shipping will need to go to Music City Center the week of the event.

Shipping onsite at Show: Distinguished Transport – 678-234-4830

Safe/Lock Box Options: West End Lock Company: 888-740-7233 or 615-320-0117 or The Safe House: 615-255-0500

Thompson Lane #732, 2535 Powell Ave, Nashville, TN 37204, (615) 269-7800

Yes, the First Tennessee ATM is located in the UPS Business Services Center, inside MCC at the corner of 6th and Demonbreun.  There is also an ATM at the MCC entrance on 5th Avenue (directly across from the Omni Hotel), and another in the MCC parking garage lobby off of 6th Avenue.

The MCC has handy market cafe right outside of Exhibit Hall D in the 8th Street/Demonbreun Avenue corner of the building that offers an assortment of coffee and breakfast items. Cafe Intermezzo, a European-style coffeehouse & eatery, is located on the corner of Demonbreun and 2nd Avenue South. Bongo Java is located in the Omni Hotel, facing 5th Avenue. There will also be Kajiji Coffee Carts set up in the MCC and the Fresh Pick Market Cafe in the lobby of Exhibit Hall D has coffee.

Options in the immediate area include: Fresh Pick Market & Cafe (corner of 8th Ave & Demonbreun – accessible from the Show Floor and inside the Music City Center) Al Taglio (inside the MCC), Kitchen Notes (Omni Hotel), Barlines (Omni Hotel), Tavern ’96 (Bridgestone Arena) or there will be food carts available on the Show Floor and in the lobby of Exhibit Hall D and in the lecture lobby of Davidson Ballroom (on Friday and Saturday).  Check Customer Service table for times/details. Below are some area restaurants that are close by.

• Sandwiches, salads and soups available from MCC at the Show.
• Stompin’ Grounds (Grab-N-Go Market inside the JW Marriott)
• Nash House Southern Spoon and Saloon (114 8th Avenue South)
• Decker & Dyer (inside the Westin)
• Kitchen Notes, Barlines, Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Bongo Java (inside the Omni Hotel)
• Al Taglio (inside MCC at 5th and Korean Veterans Blvd)
• Pete and Terry’s Tavern (at Bridgestone Area across the street)
• Cafe Intermezzo – corner of Demonbreun and 2nd Avenue South
• The Southern – 150 3rd Avenue South
• Etch – 303 Demonbreum Street
• The Farm House – 210 Almond Street
• Merchants – 401 Broadway
• Bakersfield Tacos  – 201 3rd Avenue
• Trattoria Il Mulino – inside the Downtown Hilton
• More restaurants near the Show.

No, chairs are not provided. Chairs may be rented. Orders must be placed prior to the Show through Heritage Exposition Services.

No, only aisle carpet. Flooring is dealer supplied.

Lighting is dealer supplied. Lights may easily be attached to the fascia at the front of each booth.

Import Flowers (Wholesale) – 615-297-0397 – www.impfl.com
Selective Gardener – Monique Holtkamp, monique@selectivegardener.com – www.selectivegardener.com

Your tickets will be given to you in your Dealer Welcome Packet as you check in at customer service on the Show Floor.  You will sign for your tickets which are allotted based on the square footage of your booth space.

One (1) Preview Party ticket for every 100 square feet of booth space. Example: 10 x 10 booth = 100 square feet = 1 ticket.

Purchase tickets at the Dealer discounted rate of $175 per ticket, entering code 26dealer. Limit is 2 at the discounted rate of $175. The regular price of Preview Party Tickets is $350 per person.

As a Dealer, you are provided with color-coded wrist bands (2 per booth) in your Dealer Welcome Packet that you will sign for at Move-In. Those wrist bands allow (you and one additional worker) access to the food at the Bourbon Party.  The wrist bands for dealers do not include alcohol or the Bourbon tasting, but CASH BARS are available. If you would like to attend the party as a “Guest” or have clients that wish to attend the Bourbon Party, tickets ($95 each) are available and can be purchased online through our website: here.

Badges will be available upon check-in at the Customer Service Booth on the Show Floor under your booth name. If a badge is lost or additional badges are needed, fill out a “Badge Request Form” at the customer service desk in the lobby. Once badge is ready, A&G Show will hand deliver it to your booth. In the meantime, you will receive a temporary badge.

Yes. Dealers are allowed 5 complimentary Run of Show Tickets per booth which will also be provided in your Dealer Welcome Packet at Move In.  Dealers may purchase more at the Group rate of $25 each by entering the Group Code 26dealer.

Please view this Special Event Vendor Letter for information on how to register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue as a new vendor, or what to do if you are already registered from having attended the event in previous years.

If you have already registered a sales tax account with the TN Dept. of Revenue and you do not have any sales, you still must file a zero return.  If you have not previously registered with the TN Dept. of Revenue already, and do not have any sales, you do not need to file a return.  If you are not sure if you have registered already or not, you should call the TN Dept. of Revenue at 615-253-0601.  

For more information, contact the Regional Tax Enforcement office at 615-253-0601.

Dealers who have returned contracts with deposits will be notified of this process by Show officials via email communication closer to the Show dates.

All contracts and deposits are due by August 1, 2025. All final payments are due by August 1, 2025, to secure the “Early Bird” 5% discount.
Final payments in full are due December 1, 2025, by 5 p.m. CST.