Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does the CVB have hi-res photography I can use?
Yes, there is an online photo gallery available on the website with approximately 30 hi-res images that may be used for editorial purposes. The Nashville CVB cannot approve photo requests for advertising materials, real estate promotions or commercial use. The images are strictly for editorial purposes to accompany an article about the area or promote an upcoming meeting or convention to be held in Nashville.

2. Does the Nashville CVB have B-roll video footage?
Yes. The CVB has stock footage that is available for broadcast editorial purposes or to promote an upcoming meeting or convention to be held in Music City. If you’d like to use the CVB’s footage, please submit request via the online form provided. Online clips are available as well as tapes. Please note these tapes must be returned to the CVB within 30 days of receipt.

3. Does the CVB provide media assistance to traveling journalists?
Yes. The Nashville CVB receives numerous requests from journalists seeking assistance. For help in arranging a trip please contact the Public Relations Department. Please note that complimentary and media rate arrangements are at the discretion of the host and may not be available. Unfortunately, we cannot provide airfare nor can we pay for ground transportation or meals.

4. Does the CVB offer Press Trips?
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau offers three, group press tours each year. The CVB contracts with Geiger & Associates Public Relations to coordinate these tours and to qualify journalists. Traditionally, we offer a fall tour in October and a holiday tour in November. In the spring, we offer a tour in April. If you would like to find out if your publication demographics match our requirements, please contact Katie Pequeno with Geiger & Associates:

Geiger & Associates
1846 Junwin Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 942-6685

The NCVB has offices in conjunction with the State of Tennessee in the United Kingdom and Germany. These offices are available to help you coordinate a trip to Music City, receive digital images or just answer any questions you may have.

U.K. Representative
David Nicholson
Woodlands
Park Street
Hitchin Herts SG4 9AH
England
44 (0) 1462 440784
Tennessee@david-nicholson.com

German Representative
Wolfgang Streitborger
Horstheider Weg 106a
D-33613 Bielefeld
Germany
(011 49) 521 9860412
wolfgang.streitboerger@tennesseetourism.de

In addition to two European offices, we also own the international product Rhythms of the South, a joint destination program with Atlanta and New Orleans. Each fall, one of the three cities hosts a Southern Marketplace. If you are interested in attending this event, please contact the Rhythms office directly to be qualified for the Marketplace.

Rhythms of the South
Lisa Chamberlain
PO Box 184
Mawnan Smith
Falmouth
Cornwall TR11 5FA
(011 44) 1326 250213
rhythmsofthesouth.uk@btinternet.com

5. Does the Nashville CVB have a list of local media outlets that I can use to promote my upcoming meeting or convention?
Yes, the CVB has a basic local media list that is available. The list is updated twice a year and is not comprehensive. The CVB is not responsible for changes that occur between updates. See the Nashville media list.