Vendor / Conference Information

TML's 69th Annual Conference

For a schedule at a glance, click here.

 Two Highly-Acclaimed Speakers featured during Annual Conference.

    The formula for successful cities and overcoming community opposition on public projects will be the focus of two highly acclaimed speakers during TML’s Annual Conference in Memphis.
    Carol Coletta, president of CEOs for Cities and host and producer of the nationally syndicated public radio show Smart City, will discuss how strong cities make a strong America – taking an in-depth look at urban life, the people, places, ideas, and trends shaping cities. Coletta will serve as the keynote speaker on Sunday, June 22, during the opening general session from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. For more information about Carol Coletta, click here.    

    Patrick Slevin,  an award-winning, nationally recognized public relations consultant with years of experience in winning high profile, some times controversial public campaigns, will present a workshop on  Monday afternoon on How to Overcome NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) Opposition on Public Projects.
    Getting a project approved and completed can be an expensive undertaking, and NIMBYism only compounds the costs with delays, concessions, and lawsuits. Most elected officials have experienced the public hearings or council meetings, where community activists have packed the chambers with angry citizens while members of the media delight in writing the David vs. Goliath stories.  For more information about Patrick Slevin, click here.

    Other workshops will focus on a variety of issues, including:

• changes in the Open Meetings / Open Records laws;
• a panel presentation that focuses on annexations, court rulings, and pending cases;
• disaster training and lessons learned in Jackson;
• leadership training; and
• Municipal Urban Forestry and becoming a Tree City USA. 

    Other conference highlights include: a 5K walk / run scheduled for Sunday morning; a special spouse’s program that includes a guest speaker, lunch and a trip to Memphis’ Botanic Gardens;  the host city reception; the annual TML Risk Management Pool Party; door prizes; awards; plus much more. 

Spouse and Guest program

For more information about a special spouse and guest program that includes a keynote speaker, lunch and a trip to Memphis’ Botanic Gardens, click here.

Delegate / Guest Information 

Click here to download or print the registration documents so that you may fax them back to us.  

Click here to register online.   

Memphis Marriott Downtown

To make a hotel reservation for the conference Click here  (Rooms for Friday and Saturday SOLD OUT!)

TML Legislative Conference 2008 Recap

Click here to watch videos of speakers and see a recap of this year's legislative conference.   

Exhibitor / Exposition Information

The exhibit program is an important part of the Annual Conference. To participate in TML's 69th Conference, click here for a contract form.

Other vendor information includes:

• Vendor Rules and Regulations (click here)
  
• Exhibit Hall Floor Plan (click here)

If you have questions, about the exhibit program, contact Debbie Kluth at 615-425-3908, or email at dkluth@tml1.org.

All other conference inquires chould be directed to Sylvia Trice at 615-425-3903, or by email at strice@tml1.org. Information on conference registration and program information will be made available soon.