Music City Hitmaker
Congratulations to Beth Deits from the Pancake Pantry, the first recipient of the Music City Hitmaker award. Read the press release and learn more about the Hitmakers program.

Next Big Boom Town
Nashville was recently ranked #3 in Forbes’ list of places to settle, make money and start businesses. See why Music City is one of the next big boom towns.

Holland House Bar & Refuge Named Best "Hideout Bar"
Congratulations to the Holland House Bar & Refuge for being named one of the best bars in the country by Entrepreneur Magazine. Read the full article.

Tourism Connection
We invite you to brainstorm, collaborate and partner with other NCVB members at the bi-monthly Tourism Connection meeting. Join us at this event to hear highlights of NCVB tourism sales & marketing initiatives, updates on events, renovations & promotions from fellow members, and network with Nashville’s tourism professionals. The next meeting will be held on September 22 (location TBA).

NCVB Road Show
The 2011 NCVB Road Show is headed to Chicago November 14-17 and all Hall of Fame Members are invited to help "Sell Nashville." Want to participate? Contact Anne Elizabeth McIntosh to learn more about upgrading your membership.

Advertise in the 2012 Vacation Guide
Advertising space is still available in the 2012 Vacation Guide and is a great value to reach over 500,000 people who are visiting or planning a trip to Music City. To purchase an advertisement, please contact Herb Harper with Journal Communications at (615) 947-6733 or hharper@jnlcom.com.

Contact your Membership Team if you're interested in learning more about your benefits.

2011-2012 Meeting Planning Guide
The newest version of the NCVB Meeting Planning Guide has arrived! It is filled with over 110 pages of information to help groups plan their events in Music City. Check out your listing!

Links & Likes
Make sure to "like" our Visit Music City Facebook page and link to our website, visitmusiccity.com, on your business page or website! You can also follow us on Twitter for news on what's happening in Nashville!

What's New With You?
Remodeling? Planning a new event? Hosting a new program? Let us know so we may share the news.

What Do You Want to Know?
What information you would like to see included in this newsletter? Send your suggestions here.

Nashville Shores, located on Percy Priest Lake, has reopened its RV campground and lakeside cabins. The complete renovation includes full hookups, cable/Wi-Fi, a playground, a rec hall, an arcade and a totally refurbished bathhouse. The cabins sleep up to 6 people and feature spectacular lake views with air conditioning, full bath, leather furniture, flat screen TV, new appliances, and cable/Wi-Fi. If you are looking for a vacation getaway or a staycation close to home, Nashville Shores is now offering special Fall camping packages. Learn more at www.nashvilleshores.com or (615) 889-7050.

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Sell Nashville
August 25 - 7:45 a.m.
NCVB Boardroom

Nashville Backstage
September 13 - 10 a.m.
NCVB Boardroom

Nashville Backstage: History & Culture
September 20 - 10 a.m.
NCVB Boardroom

Tourism Connection
September 22
Location TBD

21st Century Leadership Institute
Adagio Massage Co. & Spa
Franklin on Foot
Mike's Ice Cream
Nordstrom
Premiere Speakers Bureau
Red Rooster
Second Harvest Food Bank

Member Events
Convention Calendar
Renew Online
Order Hitmakers Materials

At Home Tennessee
Make sure you take advantage of this offer from At Home Tennessee Magazine: 30% Off 6-Month or 12-Month Advertising Contract (Any Ad, Any Size). Get this deal.
See all Member-to-Member Offers.

Anne Elizabeth McIntosh
Director of Membership

Caroline Smith
Associate Director of Membership

Andrea Pinkard
Marketing Assistant