96th Annual Convention
Join us September 20 to 22 in Destin, Florida, for the Tennessee Trucking Association’s 96th Annual Convention. For nearly a century, this event has brought our industry together to move Tennessee trucking forward. We are proud to celebrate 96 years and look forward to having you be part of it.
Schedule at a Glance:
Day One – Sunday, September 20:
– 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Convention Check-In
– 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM First-Time Attendee Gathering
– 5:25 PM Ribbon Cutting & Expo Opening
– 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Vendor Expo & Opening Reception
– 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM YPC Bonfire & Cornhole Tournament
Day Two – Monday, September 21:
– 7:00 AM Breakfast
– 7:25 AM – 7:30 AM TruckPAC Update
– 7:30 AM – 7:50 AM Leading Edge Graduation
– 7:50 AM – 8:30 AM Senator Paul Bailey and Representative Pat Marsh
– 8:40 AM – 9:30 AM FMCSA Moderated by Scott Carey, Baker Donelson
– 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Vendor Expo
– 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Rocky King SCOUTUS Update
– 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Keynote: Tom Turcich
– 12:30 PM Golf Tournament
– Evening On Your Own
Day Three – Tuesday, September 22:
– 7:00 AM Breakfast
– 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Cargo Theft Featuring Donna Lemm
– 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM Fireside Chat with TN Comptroller Jason Mumpower
– 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Vendor Expo & Passport Drawing
– 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Foundation Presentation & Pinnacle Award Presentation
– 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Industry Awards & Recognition
– 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Break
– 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting
– 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Closing Auction Reception
– 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chairman’s Banquet, After Party & Ice Cream Social
Keynote Speaker: Tom Turcich, the tenth person to walk around the world and the first to do so with a dog, captured the world’s imagination with his remarkable journey.
Additional Activities:
– Convention Golf Competition at Raven Golf Club – Registration: $235/pp, Deadline: August 21, 2026
– Afterparty & Ice Cream Social – DJ, bar, networking, build-your-own sundae bar
– YPC Cornhole Competition on the beach – Free
– YPC Bonfire Social – Included with convention registration
Hotel: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, 4000 S Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550. Room rate available until August 28th or until block filled. Reference Group Code: TNT. Check-in: 4:00 PM, Check-out: 11:00 AM. One night’s deposit required. Cancellations: 14-day notice required for full deposit refund.
