Annual Convention

Convention 2020 and the Commercial Flooring Trade Show will be hosted at the Sheraton Music City

Sheraton Music City | 777 McGavock Pike, Nashville, Tennessee 37214

FCICA has reserved blocks of rooms for the group rate of $179 (single or double occupancy) plus tax per night. Room block rate is subject to availability; reservations must be made by February 14, 2020. Reserve your room by calling 888-627-7060 and referencing group code FCICA, or by using the following link: https://book.passkey.com/e/49991696.

Excellent service is a tradition at the Sheraton Music City Hotel. With a dedicated Guest Services Department, we are poised to exceed your every need. We offer a complimentary full-service Sheraton Fitness with free weights, aerobic machines, whirlpool, and full locker room facilities. Enjoy a swim in our indoor and seasonal outdoor pools after an invigorating workout. Sheraton Music City Hotel has been the winner of 10 consecutive “Gold Key Awards” for meeting excellence from Meetings &
Conventions magazine.

Monday, March 9

Golf at Hermitage Golf Course | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Additional fee $89
The President’s Reserve, designed by architect Denis Griffiths, trails through 300 acres of natural Tennessee wetlands and along the banks of the beautiful Cumberland River. Playing up to 7200 yards, The President’s Reserve can offer any golfer as much challenge as one might desire while also a pleasurable golfing experience for even the occasional golfer. The President’s Reserve has been recognized by Golf Digest Magazine as one of the TOP 10 in Tennessee. Let us know if you need club rentals. Transportation will be decided once golfers are registered. Cost: $89

Taste of Nashville | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Additional fee $139
Start your Convention experience a day early with a Taste of Nashville! Attendees will start their afternoon with a sweat treat, a dessert-making class at Goo Goo Candy Shop. Goo Goo is the home to the first ever multi-ingredient candy bar, and you will partake in creating your own. Next, you will visit the historic Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. The tour takes you through the generations of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery History, followed by a walk-through of the production floor, sharing the processes that go into making their products. The tour concludes in the tasting room, where a sample tasting is included. Cost: $139

Tuesday, March 10

Nashville in the 1800’s | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Additional fee $176
Located less than 20 minutes from downtown Nashville, the beloved historical site Belle Meade Plantation is most notable for its enduring contribution as a world-known thoroughbred farm – an extensive list of Kentucky Derby winners can trace their bloodline to this farm. FCICA attendees will enjoy an exclusive docent-led tour of the plantation and grounds and finish the tour in the historic kitchen where guests will learn to cook some Southern classics. Cost: $176

Wednesday, March 11

Nashville in the 1900’s | 8:30 am - 12 noon | Additional fee $149
This morning is full of country music history! The day starts with a private tour of RCA Studio B, where greats like Elvis and Dolly Parton have recorded some of their biggest hits. Next, we will tour the Ryman Auditorium, the original home to the Grand Ole Opry, also known as the Mother Church of Country Music. The day is perfect for both music and history lovers alike! Cost: $149

Thursday, March 12

Nashville in the 2000’s | 8:30 am - 12 noon | Additional fee $99
On this day we will explore the 2000's, which is rich in Country Music and the arts! Guests will start with a docent-led tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame – the “Smithsonian of the South” – where you will see artifacts from your favorite stars from every decade. Afterwards, you will walk down the hall to the Hatch Show Print Shop, where you will learn about the history of the Hatch Show Print and watch the printing process! Cost: $99

Listening Room Dinner | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Additional fee $180
This evening FCICA attendees will enjoy dinner and a show at the Listening Room Café. This one-of-a-kind venue offers patrons a true Music City Experience with a great meal. It is where the biggest songwriters and artists in the music business can be heard. FCICA guests will start with dinner in the front room, and then enjoy dessert and drinks during the show. Dinner entrées include Turkey Cobb Salad, Smoked Pork Steak, Bourbon Peach Salmon or Pulled Pork Platter. Vegetarian option also available. Cost: $180

*All spouse/companions must be registered as a spouse/companion attendee to access any meals, breaks, events or optional tours.

FCICA and the Successors invite you to join us in supporting Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Ten percent of all raffle ticket sales will be donated to the Children’s Hospital. We will also be collecting Items from the below list to be donated to the hospital. Please note, because it is a hospital, Monroe Carrell Jr Children’s Hospital is unable to accept donations except those listed below.

GENERAL NEEDS: Individual Play Dough | Stress balls | Crayons, washable markers, colored pencils | Bubbles | Coloring books | Playing cards | Children’s books | Children’s movies | Stuffed animals | Portable DVD players | Socks | Shirts | Maxi pads | Tampons | Underwear | Travel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash | Plastic bins | Grab and Go toys | Small fans

INFANT/TODDLER NEEDS: Crib side aquariums | Rattles and teethers | Activity balls | Activity cubes | Plastic mobiles |  Light up toys

PRESCHOOL AGE NEEDS: Building Legos | Playbooks | Puzzles | Fisher Price medical toys

BIG WISH ITEMS:
• Disney Light Spinners
• Sound spa machine
• Bumbo
SCHOOL AGE NEEDS:
• Legos
• Board games
• Puzzles
• Match box cars
• Train set
• Superhero and princess figures
• Barbies
TEEN NEEDS:
• Board games
• Playing cards
• Jewelry making kits
• Journals
• Canvases
• Craft kits