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# Tennessee Association of Utility Districts Region 1 & 2 Expo 2026 (Meadowview Conference Resort): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/taud-region-1-2-expo-230
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/taud-region-1-2-expo-230/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/taud-region-1-2-expo-230/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/taud-region-1-2-expo-230/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/taud-region-1-2-expo-230/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/taud-region-1-2-expo-230/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/meadowview-resort-and-convention-center-kingsport

- **Dates:** May 12–14, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Meadowview Conference Resort (https://conventions.com/venues/meadowview-resort-and-convention-center-kingsport)
- **Attendance:** 600+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TAUD Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/taud-region-1-2-expo-230/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
Tennessee Association of Utility Districts Region 1 & 2 Expo brings 600+ B2B professionals and buyers in Water & Wastewater Infrastructure to Meadowview Conference Resort in Kingsport, TN (May 12–14, 2026). Meadowview serves as the primary regional hub for TAUD's East Tennessee expo, drawing over 500 utility managers and operators for technical sessions and trade exhibits. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Consolidated Pipe & Supply, Core & Main, G&C Supply Co., Mueller Co..

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Consolidated Pipe & Supply** (consolidatedpipe.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **Core & Main** (coreandmain.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #45
- **G&C Supply Co.** (gcsupplyco.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #33
- **Mueller Co.** (muellerwp.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #22

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Consolidated Pipe & Supply** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #12) — Water & Wastewater Infrastructure): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Core & Main** (Gold (Booth #45) — Water & Wastewater Infrastructure): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **G&C Supply Co.** (Silver (Booth #33) — Water & Wastewater Infrastructure): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Mueller Co.** (Exhibitor (Booth #22) — Water & Wastewater Infrastructure): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Meadowview Conference Resort** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Kingsport Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Kingsport Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Kingsport 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 Tennessee Association of Utility Districts Region 1 & 2 Expo in Kingsport?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Tennessee Association of Utility Districts Region 1 & 2 Expo (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 Utility Districts Region 1 & 2 Expo?
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 $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.