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# Summit: The Gathering of Tennessee Baptists 2026 (Sevierville Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/summit-tennessee-baptists-annual-meeting
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/summit-tennessee-baptists-annual-meeting/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/summit-tennessee-baptists-annual-meeting/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/summit-tennessee-baptists-annual-meeting/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/summit-tennessee-baptists-annual-meeting/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/summit-tennessee-baptists-annual-meeting/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/sevierville-convention-center-sevierville

- **Dates:** Nov 15–18, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Sevierville Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/sevierville-convention-center-sevierville)
- **Attendance:** 1,800+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 100+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TBC Summit Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Non-Profit & Religious • Denominational Conventions
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/summit-tennessee-baptists-annual-meeting/exhibitors

## 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
Summit: The Gathering of Tennessee Baptists brings 1,800+ B2B professionals and buyers in Denominational Conventions to Sevierville Convention Center in Sevierville, TN (Nov 15–18, 2026). The annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, known as Summit, is scheduled at the Sevierville Convention Center for November 15-18, 2026. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include GuideStone Financial Resources, Lifeway Christian Resources, Carson-Newman University, Union University.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **GuideStone Financial Resources** (guidestone.org — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #102
- **Lifeway Christian Resources** (lifeway.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #204
- **Carson-Newman University** (cn.edu — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #301
- **Union University** (uu.edu — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes** (tennesseechildren.org — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #410

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Denominational Conventions Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Non-Profit & Religious Executive Outlook • Denominational Conventions Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **GuideStone Financial Resources** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #102) — Denominational Conventions): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Lifeway Christian Resources** (Gold (Booth #204) — Denominational Conventions): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Carson-Newman University** (Silver (Booth #301) — Denominational Conventions): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Union University** (Silver (Booth #305) — Denominational Conventions): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes** (Exhibitor (Booth #410) — Denominational Conventions): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Wilderness at the Smokies** (undefined) — ~$390/nt show week vs. ~$286/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Summit: The Gathering of Tennessee Baptists in Sevierville?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Summit: The Gathering of Tennessee Baptists (Sevierville Convention Center, Sevierville) 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 Sevierville EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Sevierville Convention Center for Summit: The Gathering of Tennessee Baptists?
Sevierville Convention Center is surrounded by 760+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Wilderness at the Smokies. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Sevierville is $215/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.