Southern Hospitaity...

I have landed in Nashville, Y'all! I just rolled off the tarmac and right into the cordial showering of "southern hospitality". When you step off the plane, you are greeted by the numerous HLAA Nashville natives donning fire engine red vests who make up an elaborate team called the Local Host Committee. They are strategically placed all around the airport and hotel. They are here to help the convention goers find their way to the shuttles and answer all your questions about the area. When you get to the hotel, they are sprinkled throughout the 41.7 acres of Gaylord Opryland. And yes, you read that correctly - 41.7 acres!

So, when in doubt, look for a red vested friend. :)

From left to right: Beverly Geldreich (HLAA Nashville Chapter), Laurie Pullins (President of HLAA Knoxville) and Bob Geldreich (HLAA Nashville chapter)