Meeting Professionals International Tennessee Chapter

06/19/2026

Swing Into Summer with MPI Tennessee!

Join us at Five Iron Golf for a summer FUNdraiser packed with networking, friendly competition, and good vibes.

Whether you’re bringing your A-game on the virtual greens or just coming to connect with some of the best minds in hospitality and events — you belong here.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
⛳ Golf games & competition challenges
🍹 Cocktails & great conversation
🤝 Networking with fellow industry professionals
🏆 Bragging rights (very important)

Beyond the fun, this event directly supports MPI Tennessee’s mission — providing education, programming, and meaningful connections for hospitality and event professionals across Nashville and the state of Tennessee.

Your presence = your support. Come out, have fun, and help us keep building an incredible industry community.

📌 RSVP link in bio — see you there!

06/18/2026

Join us at St. John's Event Hall for a night of craft cocktails, seasonal bites, and real conversations with meeting and event professionals across the Southeast.

St. John's sits in a historic building in the heart of downtown Chattanooga — nearly a century of stories in its walls and the kind of atmosphere that makes networking feel effortless.

Whether you're looking for a new vendor partner, a future collaborator, or just a great reason to finally make it to Chattanooga — this is the event for you.

📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
🕓 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
📍 St. John's Event Hall | 729 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN

RSVP link in the comments — spots are limited, so don't wait.

06/16/2026

We’d like to think your Tennessee chapter did you proud at this years WEC in San Antonio!

We gathered, we learned, we celebrated, and we prepared for yet another year of events, activations, and supporting our chapter.

These photos were collected from your fellow members: Josh Rubin Cat B. Beth McDaniels Nashville Photographer Cory Brooks Brook Dilworth Heather Dameron Alley Cintron Elizabeth Moore Amick and more.

It was so good to connect and learn from our industry leaders and we can’t wait to attend again next year!

06/16/2026

🏌️ Swing Into Summer with MPI Tennessee!

Join us at Five Iron Golf for a summer FUNdraiser packed with networking, friendly competition, and good vibes.

Whether you're bringing your A-game on the virtual greens or just coming to connect with some of the best minds in hospitality and events — you belong here.

Here's what's waiting for you:

⛳ Golf games & competition challenges
🍹 Cocktails & great conversation
🤝 Networking with fellow industry professionals
🏆 Bragging rights (very important)

Beyond the fun, this event directly supports MPI Tennessee's mission — providing education, programming, and meaningful connections for hospitality and event professionals across Nashville and the state of Tennessee.

Your presence = your support. Come out, have fun, and help us keep building an incredible industry community. 🎉

📌 RSVP link in the comments — see you there!

06/11/2026

⭐ May 2026 Rockstar: Hannah Howell

Hannah is a hospitality sales professional specializing in group meetings and events within the corporate market.

With extensive experience in hotel sales and event planning, she is passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences while building lasting relationships with meeting planners, corporate clients, and industry partners.

Known for her attention to detail and commitment to service, she enjoys collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life while showcasing the best of the Chattanooga region.

Hannah serves as the Membership Chair for the Chattanooga Region and is the planner for the Southeastern Summer Fam Tour and the Chattanooga Summer Mix Event coming up at the end of July.

Thank you Hannah!

06/11/2026

The June newsletter out! There are savings, JOB OPPORTUNITIES, new member shout outs and more. If you’re not on our mailing list this newsletter is a great way to stay informed and up to date. ✨

Special shoutout to Hannah Howell for winning rockstar of the month!

Check your inbox or follow this link: https://conta.cc/4vafOCU

06/08/2026

At our May 29th Lunch and Learn event, Tina G. Gionis generously sponsored complimentary headshot photography for our attendees.

Professional, fun, and effortlessly talented, Tina made sure every single person walked away looking their absolute best.

If you've been putting off updating that LinkedIn photo or professional headshot, consider this your sign.

We are so grateful for your generosity and talent, Tina.

MPI Tennessee is lucky to have supporters like you in our community.

📩 Want to book Tina for your next event or personal session?

Connect and reach out to her today!

06/08/2026

🎉 What an incredible afternoon at Nelson's Green Brier Distillery!

On May 29th, MPI Tennessee members gathered for a lunch event that truly delivered — great food, great people, and a keynote that had everyone talking.

Rashad Rayford took the stage and absolutely brought the energy!

His D.O.S.E. framework — Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins — gave us a whole new lens for understanding the science of storytelling and how we connect with clients.

His message was engaging, practical, and genuinely memorable. If you weren't there, you missed something special. 🧠✨

A huge thank you to Schenk Photography for sponsoring the event photography and capturing every moment beautifully.

Schenk have 83 stunning photos from the day — click the link in the comments to view the full album on Schenk Photography's page! 📸👇

And none of this would have happened without the hard work of our incredible MPI Tennessee Board members — a heartfelt thank you to Matt Gaca and Chera Wilbanks for organizing such a seamless and memorable event.

You two are rockstars! 🙌

To everyone who joined us — thank you for making this event what it was. We can't wait to see you at the next one!

06/08/2026