BPA National Leadership Conference
May 6 - 10, 2026 (Nashville, Tennessee)
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NLC Housing Assignments

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Address: 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
Rate: $287 per night ($336.17 inclusive of taxes & fees*)
*Includes 9.75% Sales Tax, 6% Occupancy Tax, and $2.50 city tax per room per night
States:
AK, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MT, NM, OH, OK, SC, TX, WI, International Chapters, Virtual Chapter

The Inn at Opryland, a Gaylord Hotel
Address: 2401 Music Valley Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
Rate: $269 ($316.56 inclusive of taxes and fees*)
*Includes 9.75% Sales Tax, 6% Occupancy Tax, and $2.50 city tax per room per night
States: IA, KS
Planning Guide
| Estimated Costs of Attendance | |
|---|---|
| Registration | $150 |
| Travel | $500 |
| Hotel (4 nights quad occupancy) | $300 |
| Meals (5 days) | $250 |
| Tours | $150 |
| Miscellaneous | $125 |
| Per Attendee Estimate | $1,450 |
