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# Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads Annual Convention 2026 (Meadowview Conference Resort): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

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

- **Dates:** Oct 1–3, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Meadowview Conference Resort (https://conventions.com/venues/meadowview-conference-resort-kingsport-tn)
- **Attendance:** 850+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 47+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TARS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Emergency Medical Services & Public Safety
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/tars-annual-convention/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
Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads Annual Convention brings 850+ B2B professionals and buyers in Emergency Medical Services & Public Safety to Meadowview Conference Resort in Kingsport, TN (Oct 1–3, 2026). The TARS Annual Convention is a long-standing fixture at the Meadowview Conference Resort, utilizing the convention center's 35,000 sq ft exhibit hall for heavy rescue vehicle displays and equipment demonstrations. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include MES - Municipal Emergency Services, Holmatro, Emergency Mobile Health Care, Stryker.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **MES - Municipal Emergency Services** (mesfire.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Holmatro** (holmatro.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #204
- **Emergency Mobile Health Care** (emhc.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Stryker** (stryker.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #312

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Emergency Medical Services & Public Safety Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Healthcare & Medical Executive Outlook • Emergency Medical Services & Public Safety Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **MES - Municipal Emergency Services** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Emergency Medical Services & Public Safety): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Holmatro** (Gold (Booth #204) — Emergency Medical Services & Public Safety): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Emergency Mobile Health Care** (Silver (N/A) — Emergency Medical Services & Public Safety): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Stryker** (Exhibitor (Booth #312) — Emergency Medical Services & Public Safety): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads Annual Convention in Kingsport?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads Annual Convention (Meadowview Conference Resort, Kingsport) 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 Kingsport EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Meadowview Conference Resort for Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads Annual Convention?
Meadowview Conference Resort is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Meadowview Conference Resort. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Kingsport is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.