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# Music City Dental Conference (TDA Annual Session) 2026 (Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/music-city-dental-conference-1262
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/music-city-dental-conference-1262/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/music-city-dental-conference-1262/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/music-city-dental-conference-1262/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/music-city-dental-conference-1262/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/music-city-dental-conference-1262/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/gaylord-opryland-resort-convention-center-nashville-davidson-metropolitan-government-balance

- **Dates:** May 7–9, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/gaylord-opryland-resort-convention-center-nashville-davidson-metropolitan-government-balance)
- **Attendance:** 3,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 166+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MCDC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Dental & Orthodontics • Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/music-city-dental-conference-1262/registration

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Music City Dental Conference (TDA Annual Session) brings 3,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management to Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN (May 7–9, 2026). The Tennessee Dental Association hosts its premier annual session, the Music City Dental Conference, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Delta Dental of Tennessee, Patterson Dental, Henry Schein Dental, Align Technology (Invisalign).

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Delta Dental of Tennessee** (deltadentaltn.com — Title / Presenting, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Patterson Dental** (pattersondental.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Henry Schein Dental** (henryschein.com — Gold, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #205
- **Align Technology (Invisalign)** (aligntech.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #404
- **Straumann Group** (straumann.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #312

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Dental & Orthodontics Executive Outlook • Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Delta Dental of Tennessee** (Title / Presenting (N/A) — Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Patterson Dental** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Henry Schein Dental** (Gold (Booth #205) — Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Align Technology (Invisalign)** (Silver (Booth #404) — Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Straumann Group** (Exhibitor (Booth #312) — Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Ctr** (undefined) — ~$375/nt show week vs. ~$283/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Grand Hyatt Nashville** (undefined) — ~$355/nt show week vs. ~$263/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Omni Nashville Hotel** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$238/nt off-peak (Available)
- **JW Marriott Nashville** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$238/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Renaissance Nashville Hotel** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$238/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Embassy Suites Nashville Downtown** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$238/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Nashville Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Nashville Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Nashville Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Music City Dental Conference (TDA Annual Session) in Nashville?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Music City Dental Conference (TDA Annual Session) (Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Nashville EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center for Music City Dental Conference (TDA Annual Session)?
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is surrounded by 6,793+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Ctr. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Nashville is $238/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.