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ETPA and TAPP Fall Professional Development Conference

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Date and Time

Thursday, October 29, 2026, 8:00 AM until Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

Additional Info

Event Contact(s)

Carol Maines

Category

Annual Conference

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

About this event

Attendee Registration is below to attend the 2026 ETPA TAPP Fall Professional Development Conference Sponsor Flyer, either in-person or virtually, on Thursday, October 29th thru Friday, October 30th.

The agenda for this year's Conference is currently being finalized. Please check back soon for updates and additional details.

TAPP is hosting an Introduction to Public Procurement course on Tuesday, October 27th and Wednesday, October 28th. This is an excellent opportunity to unlock the essentials of success in public procurement. Click here to learn more and register for the course. 


Hotel Reservations may be made by clicking here or by calling 1-877-325-WILD and letting the reservation agent know you are booking a room under the Booking ID # ETPA at the Stone Hill Lodge. Room rate is $130 (Tuesday thru Thursday) plus 12.75% tax (unless proper tax exemption shown). Hotel reservations include:
  • Complimentary self-parking
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the resort
  • 14 on-site dining options (between Stone Hill Lodge and River Lodge)
  • Complimentary shuttle on property to access the other lodge and waterpark
  • Waterpark access included in the room rates
  • Adjacent to the Sevierville Golf Club (2 - 18-hole courses)
  • Check-in time is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 10:30 am
  • Guests may arrive after 12:00 pm and pre-register to obtain wristbands for the water park even if their room is not ready until check-in time. Guests may use the facilities all day on their scheduled departure date.
  • Cancellation Fee: Rooms may be cancelled for free until October 4th. Rooms cancelled between the cut-off date (October 5th) and up to 72 hours prior to arrival incur a $30 cancellation fee. Cancellations 72 hours or less prior to arrival require 1-night room cost.

SPONSOR Information: Please see the various sponsorships/attendance options available below under the ACTIVITIES link or on the Sponsor Flyer. Sponsors do not have to register as an attendee; that cost is included in your booth cost. Sponsors may also register for the discounted hotel rate using the booking information above.


Choose your attendance options by adding to the quantities below:

Number of People Who Will Attend

In-person Conference Attendee
Virtual Conference Attendee
Diamond Sponsor $2,500 (Includes 2 attendees)
Gold Sponsor $1,000 (Includes 2 attendees)
Platinum Sponsor $1,500 (Includes 2 attendees)
Silver Sponsor $750
Add'l Sponsorship Attendee $25/ea
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Event Sponsorship - with booth
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Event Sponsorship - no booth included

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East Tennessee

The East Tennessee Purchasing Association, an Official Chapter of NIGP, serves public procurement officials employed in local government agencies in the Eastern region and throughout the state of Tennessee. ETPA was chartered in 1987 to promote, support, and advance the public procurement profession 

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