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# THCA/TNCAL Annual Convention & Trade Show 2026 (Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/thca-tncal-annual-convention-520
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/thca-tncal-annual-convention-520/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/thca-tncal-annual-convention-520/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/thca-tncal-annual-convention-520/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/thca-tncal-annual-convention-520/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/thca-tncal-annual-convention-520/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/music-city-center-nashville

- **Dates:** Aug 16–19, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport (https://conventions.com/venues/music-city-center-nashville)
- **Attendance:** 1,100+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 61+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official THCA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Long-term Care & Assisted Living
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/thca-tncal-annual-convention-520

## 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
THCA/TNCAL Annual Convention & Trade Show brings 1,100+ B2B professionals and buyers in Long-term Care & Assisted Living to Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport in Nashville, TN (Aug 16–19, 2026). The THCA convention utilizes the Sheraton Music City's extensive ballroom space for its trade show floor, hosting over 100 exhibitors and over 1,000 attendees annually. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include PharMerica, McKesson, Medline Industries, Direct Supply.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **PharMerica** (pharmerica.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #201
- **McKesson** (mckesson.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **Medline Industries** (medline.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #112
- **Direct Supply** (directsupply.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #410

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Long-term Care & Assisted Living 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 • Long-term Care & Assisted Living Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **PharMerica** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #201) — Long-term Care & Assisted Living): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **McKesson** (Gold (Booth #305) — Long-term Care & Assisted Living): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Medline Industries** (Silver (Booth #112) — Long-term Care & Assisted Living): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Direct Supply** (Exhibitor (Booth #410) — Long-term Care & Assisted Living): 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 THCA/TNCAL Annual Convention & Trade Show in Nashville?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at THCA/TNCAL Annual Convention & Trade Show (Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport, 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 Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport for THCA/TNCAL Annual Convention & Trade Show?
Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport 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.