Dealer Resources

Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville showcases approximately 150 antiques and horticultural exhibitors.

Exhibition booths are available by application. Applications are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible. Registration information will be provided to accepted applicants. Receipt by the antiques/horticultural chairs of completed registration contract and rent deposit confirms exhibitor’s participation in the Show.

Antiques Dealers

Antiques exhibition booth sizes range from 10’x20’ to 20’x20’. Dealer contracts will be sent this summer and are invitation only. If you are interested in becoming a dealer at the 2027 Show, please apply using the link below.

Horticulture Dealers

Horticulture exhibition booth sizes range from 10’x10′ to 25’x30′. Dealer contracts will be sent this summer and are invitation only. If you are interested in becoming a dealer at the 2027 Show, please apply using the link below.

FAQs

What kind of insurance do I need to exhibit at the show?

The Show has a universal form available upon request that you can send to your agent that outlines exactly what kind of insurance is required.

The requirements are:

Insurance from a company with an A- or higher rating,
General liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate, $100,000 for damage to premises rented to the Show,
Automobile coverage with limits of $1 million,
The Show must be named as an additional insured on all required policies,
Workers’ Compensation compliant with statutory limits in Tennessee, and
You must provide a certificate of insurance confirming coverage.

Where do I load into the Music City Center at my move-in time?

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

Does the show offer porters to assist with move-in and move-out?

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.

What is the cost of reserving porters?

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.

Are porters available during the Show to assist customers?

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.

What are shipping options for my customer?

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 2027 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.

When will my booth number and location be assigned?

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.

What are the preferred hotels, locations and discounted rates?

JW Marriott

615-291-8600 | 201 Eighth Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203
The JW Marriott is located across the street from the Music City Center.

1 Hotel Nashville

615-510-0400 | 710 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37203
1 Hotel Nashville is directly across the street from the Music City Center.

The Hermitage Hotel

888-888-9414 | 231 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37219
The Hermitage Hotel is a 14-minute walk or seven-minute drive to the Music City Center.

Where can I park?

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.

Does my booth come with electricity?

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

How do I order electricity?

Please note that all exhibitors will have to sign up and register to order. If you have questions, please contact the phone number or email address on the sign-up page. The deadline to order is Monday, Dec. 22, 2026.

Does my booth come with communication and technology?

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

How do I order communication and technology?

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 by [DATE COMING SOON] for discounted rates.

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

How do I rent other items for my booth?

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:
Dean Hitt, Show Logistics Coordinator
865-368-9255

Share details with Dean on what you are shipping. All shipping will need to go to Music City Center the week of the event.

Shipping on-site 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

Where is the nearest Home Depot?

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

Is there an ATM at Music City Center (MCC)?

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

Where can I get coffee?

The MCC has handy market cafe right outside of Exhibit Hall D in the Eighth Street/Demonbreun Avenue corner of the building that offers an assortment of coffee and breakfast items. Cafe Intermezzo, a European-style coffeehouse and eatery, is located on the corner of Demonbreun and Second Avenue South. Bongo Java is located in the Omni Hotel, facing Fifth 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.

Where can I get lunch?

Options in the immediate area include: Fresh Pick Market & Cafe (corner of Eighth Ave and 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 Eighth Ave. S)
Decker & Dyer (inside the Westin)
Kitchen Notes, Barlines, Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Bongo Java (inside the Omni Hotel)
Al Taglio (inside MCC at Fifth and Korean Veterans Boulevard)
Pete and Terry’s Tavern (at Bridgestone Area across the street)
Cafe Intermezzo – corner of Demonbreun and Second Avenue South
The Southern – 150 Third Ave. S
Etch – 303 Demonbreun St.
The Farm House – 210 Almond St.
Merchants – 401 Broadway
Bakersfield Tacos – 201 Third Ave.
Trattoria Il Mulino – inside the Downtown Hilton
More restaurants near the Show.

Are chairs provided for each booth?

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

Is there carpet in my booth?

No, only aisle carpet. Flooring is dealer-supplied.

Lighting?

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

How do I get my Preview Party tickets?

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.

How many Preview Party tickets does each Dealer receive?

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

What if I need more Preview Party tickets for my booth than I receive?

Purchase tickets at the Dealer discounted rate of $175 per ticket, entering code dealer27. Limit is two at the discounted rate of $175. The regular price of Preview Party Tickets is $350 per person.

How do I get Bourbon Party tickets?

As a Dealer, you are provided with color-coded wrist bands (two 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 who wish to attend the Bourbon Party, tickets are available for $95 each and can be purchased online through our website.

When will I receive my badge?

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.

Are Dealers able to acquire Show tickets for their guests?

Yes. Dealers are allowed five 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 dealer27.

How should I handle taxes?

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.

What if I do not have any sales?

If you have already registered a sales tax account with the TN Department 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 Department 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 Department of Revenue at 615-253-0601.

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

Move out instructions

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

When is my booth balance due?

All contracts and deposits are due by August 1, 2026. All final payments are due by August 1, 2026, to secure the “Early Bird” 5% discount.

Final payments in full are due December 1, 2026, by 5 p.m. CST.

Accommodations

Make a reservation at Hermitage Hotel.

Make a reservation at 1 Hotel Nashville.

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