EPIC TRAVEL INFORMATION

HOTEL & LOCATION INFORMATION

Experience the charm and energy of Music City at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, home of EPIC27! Just minutes from downtown Nashville, this one-of-a-kind resort brings Southern hospitality and unforgettable experiences together under one roof. Explore lush indoor gardens, cascading waterfalls, winding pathways, and an incredible selection of dining and entertainment options. After a full day of conference sessions, exploring the exhibit hall, or connecting with fellow procurement professionals, unwind in beautifully appointed accommodations or venture out to experience Nashville's legendary live music, honky-tonks, and vibrant culture. From meaningful connections to memorable moments, your EPIC27 experience is sure to hit all the right notes.


Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
 

We have secured rooms in our conference hotel for our attendees. Please make your room reservation early to secure a room. Reservations start at $289 a night, plus resort fee ($30) and applicable taxes.  Please book your room by Wednesday, March 10, 2027 or before our room block fills. 

The resort fee of $30.00 plus applicable taxes, will be added to the guest room rate. This fee will cover several in-room amenities which at the time of check-in may include: 

  • Daily scheduled shuttle service to Opry Mills and The Inn at Opryland for 2 guests.
  • Daily transportation to Gaylord Springs Golf Links, practice range access and daily bucket of balls 
    for 2 guests (rental club provided; appropriate attire required)
  • Daily Sunrise Yoga Meditation for 2 guests. 
  • **Resort fee does not include Gaylord's Soundwave Water Park.

Applicable Taxes
  • 9.75% State Occupancy Tax
  • 7.00% Local Occupancy Tax
  • $2.50 Fixed Tax on $30 Resort Fee

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Attendees are responsible for securing hotel accommodations at the official conference hotel, Gaylord Opryland. If you have not done so already, please click the hotel link provided to secure your room at the conference rate. Rooms can sell out so secure your room once your conference registration is completed. If you receive an email from a non-NAEP email regarding availability at a different hotel, please disregard. 



AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

The Gaylord Opryland Resort is easily accessible via Nashville International Airport (BNA), just 10-20 minutes from the hotel.

Story behind the code "BNA" - Many people assume the "N" and "A" stand for Nashville, but wonder where the "B" comes from. The airport code stands for Berry Field Nashville. It was named in honor of Colonel Harry S. Berry, a decorated WWI and WWII Army Air Force commander who later served as the state's Works Progress Administration (WRA) administrator. He oversaw the construction of the original airport, which officially opened in 1937.

The Ultimate Music City!
True to its nickname, BNA hosts daily live music performances across multiple stages throughout the terminals. Because so many major musicians call Nashville home, BNA is one of the most common airports for celebrity sightings. It is completely normal to pass country stars, rock icons, or famous indie artists carrying their own gear through the terminals.