CEO/ED Retreat

Join us for our 6th Annual TNSAE CEO/Executive Director Retreat hosted and sponsored by
Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa and Greater Birmingham CVB!

SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2026​

Mark Your Calendar! Join association executives from across Tennessee in Birmingham for a couple days together in September 2026. The CEO/ED Retreat is an incredible opportunity for networking, fun, and confidential conversations to share successes, challenges, and best practices. 

Participants, together in facilitated discussion, will share best practices, discuss and challenges, and explore new ideas, tools, and insights to take back to your own associations, staff, and boards. 
*Space is limited for this program.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 CEO RETREAT SPONSORS:

Past, Present & Future of the CEO/ED Retreat:

• 2019:  TNSAE held its inaugural CEO/ED Retreat in Memphis! Our incredible sponsors, The Peabody Memphis and Memphis Tourism, helped bring this now annual event to life. 
• 2022: 2nd retreat was sponsored by Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa and the Sevierville Convention Center. 
• 2023: 3rd CEO/ED Retreat was sponsored by Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Chattanooga Marriott.
• 2024: 4th retreat was sponsored by Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa.
• 2025: Sponsored by Visit Kingsport and MeadowView Marriott Conference Center & Convention Center.
  
• 2026: We are headed to Birmingham, Ala.! We can't wait to spend time at the beautiful Renaissance Ross Bridge!
• 2027: Interested in sponsoring and hosting this retreat in 2027? Contact TNSAE to discuss!