Blizzard Reimagined 2026

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What is Blizzard Reimagined?

Blizzard Reimagined is a professional development conference for tourism / destination marketing organizations (CVBs, chambers of commerce, regional tourism organizations, etc.) within Tennessee. Programming includes educational and networking opportunities. Join us February 17-18, 2026 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs! 

Registration Now OPEN!

Standard attendee registration includes access to all general session programming, networking and three meals.

$99 until January 1 at which time price increases to $119.

Exhibitor/Vendor registration is $250 and includes general session programming, three meals, and a table to promote your products/services to conference attendees. 

Lodging

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
700 Cool Springs Blvd. 
Franklin, TN 37067


Rate: $181/night
Monday night rooms are sold out. Tuesday has availability. Please check dates when booking.
Last day to book: Tuesday, January 20. 

Agenda

Tuesday, February 17 (listed in Central Time)

Optional 10:00 - 12:00: Pre-Conference TDTD One-On-Ones *Appointment Required*
Members of TDTD will be available to meet with you one-on-one in 20 minute appointments related to the following topics: Grants, Welcome Centers, Marketing & Digital Strategy, Marketing Co-Ops, Social Media, Outreach & Initiatives, Communications & PR, Rural, Outdoor Tourism & Bill Dance Signature Lakes, Travel Trade Sales, Data & Research, and Commissioner Ezell.
Request your appointment by emailing Jessica Hollingsworth. Requests will be handled in the order received. 

12:00 - 1:30: Opening Lunch & Keynote: Josiah Brown, The New York Sherpa - Advocacy

1:30 - 2:00: Break

2:00 - 3:00: Session: Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development 
A review of the regional task forces focused on the hospitality and tourism industry as well as an overview of the services and resources available.

3:00 - 3:15: Break

3:15 - 4:15: Session: Winning Grant Applications in a Competitive Market
With competitive requests for funding, this session will cover the importance of well-written grant applications and a sneak-peek of a new grants management system. 

4:15 - 5:15: Vendor Reception
Join for a networking reception with participating vendors to learn about their products, programs and services. 

6:15 - 7:30: Dinner & TN Dept. of Tourist Development Updates with Commissioner Ezell

Wednesday, February 18

8:00: Breakfast available

8:15 - 9:15: Keynote: Fired Up! Culture: "Would You Work for You?" A Leadership & Culture Transformation Roadmap

9:15 - 9:30: Break

9:30 - 10:15: Session:

10:15 - 11:00: Session: 

11:00: Closing Remarks from TDTD