Tennessee meeting and event planning destinations reflect all manner of diversity. From Chattanooga's newly developed riverfront to “home of the Vols” Knoxville, from the R&B of Memphis to country music capital, Nashville, meeting and event planning in Tennessee run the whole gamut. However, the powerhouse for Tennessee meeting and event planning programs is Nashville, a mecca for business, industry and entertainment. Gaylord Hotels & Resorts launched its first hotel here, the former Opryland.