Meeting Professionals International Tennessee Chapter

08/14/2026

🎉 Join us for the September 2026 Nashville Mixer!

MPI Tennessee invites you to an evening of networking on the stunning rooftop at The Pinnacle Nashville. Connect with fellow meetings and events professionals over light bites and signature cocktails, all with a gorgeous Nashville skyline as your backdrop.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Pinnacle Nashville Rooftop, Nashville, TN

A big thank you to our sponsor, Edley's Tacos, for helping make this event possible!

Whether you're looking to expand your network, catch up with industry colleagues, or just enjoy a relaxed evening with great company — we'd love to see you there.

RSVP today ( Link in Comments) and we'll see you on the rooftop! 🥂

08/10/2026

Calling all Memphis area meeting and event professionals — (𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, and other business service professionals) — join me for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and skyline views at Beck & Call, the rooftop restaurant atop Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis.

We'll network and fellowship with fellow meeting professionals from across the Memphis area, with light bites, signature cocktails, and a karaoke contest — all set against one of the best rooftop views the city has to offer.

Catch up with familiar faces or make some new ones — either way, it's the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon with the MPI Tennessee community.

📍 Beck & Call Rooftop, Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
🗓️ Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕒 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Come grab a cocktail, make some connections, and take in the view — can't wait to see you there!

📌 RSVP link in the comments!

08/08/2026

Last week, the MPI Tennessee chapter was in Chattanooga, hosting a FAM tour sponsored by the Defoor Hospitality Group.

This three-day event curated experiences to showcase the best of what Chattanooga has to offer.

Thank for to our great sponsors and friends:

• Defoor Hospitality Group
• St. John's Restaurant
• The Westin Chattanooga
• Hotel Clemons
• Tennessee Aquarium
• Marriott Downtown Chattanooga
• Hotel Indigo
• Nooga Shuttles
• Chatt Booth
• TNT Goods Jewelry Charm Bar
• Volunteer Balloons
• Kait Makes
• Encore
• The Brew Collective
• MPI Georgia
• Chattanooga Brewing
• Club Pilates
• Chattanooga Salt Caverns
• SiFi Entertainment
• Connect Event Group
• Photography by Flint Chaney Photography & Content creation by Sydney Jackson

Special thank you to Beth Inglish, Our chapter's Vice President of Membership for sponsoring and organizing the FAM.

And much appreciation to Hannah Howell with The Westin Chattanooga for chairing the FAM with Beth.

Everyone did such an amazing job and we are so thankful to have you all being a part of the MPI Tennessee community!

08/07/2026

📷 Would you like a Free professional headshot?

Join us at the MPI Tennessee Education Luncheon, August 13th at Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown for a Professional Headshot offered by Tina Gionis Photography!

Whether you need a refreshed look for LinkedIn or your company website, stop by to get your photo taken.

There will be sign-up sheets available so make sure to sign up for a slot either from 10:30am to noon or right after our meeting from 1pm-1:30pm."

08/07/2026

Most people are barely scratching the surface of what AI can actually do — Ollie Gabriel is about to change that.

Join MPI Tennessee for our next Education Luncheon:

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Cambria Nashville Downtown
🎤 "AYY, I GET IT NOW" — how to use AI at a level most people have never seen. No jargon, no theory — just tools you can use Monday morning.

Bring a friend and you're both entered for a chance to win tickets to this year's Gala. 🎟️

Seats are limited — don't come alone. Link in comments 💬

See you at the Cambria. Let's get it now. ✨

08/07/2026

Cory Brooks of Connect Event Group is our July Rockstar.

Cory was instrumental in our recent association management company search. She and the rest of the committee were diligent in identifying companies for us to interview.

She set up the interviews, kept track of the notes and made sure everyone was well-informed during the initial process and during the selection. Cory has also taken the lead on a review of our chapter policies and procedures and the committee will be working on that in the upcoming months.

Her contributions are instrumental in helping our board and membership to thrive!

Congratulations and Thank You Cory!

07/27/2026

🏌️‍♂️ Last week, MPI Tennessee hosted our Annual Fundraiser at FIVE Iron Golf in Nashville — and it delivered on every front.

Cocktails, friendly competition, darts, swings, and the kind of real, face-to-face connection that makes our industry what it is. Watching members compete, laugh, and network side by side was a reminder of why we do this: community first.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, played, and gave back. Your support directly fuels the education, programming, and professional development that MPI TN delivers all year long. 💙

And of course — the competition was fierce because the prizes were good. Congratulations to our winners, who took home:

🚢 4 dinner vouchers for 2 aboard the Nashville Riverboat
🎶 A CMA Fest package — CMA hat + $100 Fleming's gift card
⛳ A dozen Srixon golf balls + Good Good Golf putter & driver cover
🏨 A one-night stay at the Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt
🍷 6 bottles of wine

To our sponsors, volunteers, and members — thank you for making this one of the best events of the year. Moments like these are what MPI is all about.

📸 Swipe through for a few highlights from the night!

07/27/2026

📣 Congratulations to our June Rockstar of the Month, Heike Reagan 🌟

Heike is the owner of Volunteer Balloons in Knoxville, TN, where she creates memorable events through custom balloon décor for grand openings, conferences, galas, and corporate celebrations.

Building relationships and supporting our local events industry is one of her favorite things to do, and she has been chairing our MPI TN Chapter events in Knoxville throughout "Lunch Club" community-building initiatives and sponsoring events with her gorgeous balloon displays.

Thank you Heike!!

07/23/2026

Beth Inglish and Tina Gionis are sharing the strategies that have actually worked for building real, lasting business relationships through MPI Tennessee.

From researching the attendee list before you ever walk in the door, to reaching out with a simple "can't wait to meet you" message beforehand, to volunteering in ways that fit your schedule, these are the moves that turn a membership into a career-changing investment.

The biggest takeaway? Show up, lead with curiosity instead of a pitch, and play the long game.

Because the connections you make here have a way of turning into friendships, referrals, and opportunities you never saw coming.

Watch the full video and let us know what resonates.

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07/23/2026