2018 NATIONAL CONVENTION
DECEMBER 5-6, 2018
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown
315 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219
date & LOCATIONThe National Manufactured Home Owners Association (NMHOA) is pleased to announce our 2018 Annual Convention will be held on December 5-6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown in Nashville, Tennessee.
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southeast STATEsFor those of you living in southeastern states, this will be a particularly good year to attend since the most recent conventions held in the southeast were Virginia in 2012 and Florida in 2005.
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CONVENTION SCHEDULE & AGENDA
December 5-6, 2018
NMHOA’s annual convention is a time for home owners from across the country to meet together to learn from each other and outside presenters about the best responses to common issues facing manufactured home owners. The 2018 NMHOA convention is jam-packed with great content and plenty of networking opportunities. Some of the topics to be covered at the convention, include:
You can view this year's schedule here -- 2018 Convention Agenda.
Bookmark this page for continuing updates on convention details.
CONVENTION PROGRAM BOOK
We are producing a program book for the convention that not only describes the sessions and speakers, but provides several useful resources for attendees and extensively outlines our goals, programs, and activities. Attendees generally continue to use the program book as a reference guide in the future. We also publish the book on our website to allow those who did not attend to download it.
We invite you to place an ad in our program book. This is not only a way to support NMHOA and our convention, but also a way for us to promote awareness of your work each time a copy is distributed. If you want to learn more , you can download a copy of the Program Book Advertising Rates.
REGISTRATION & STIPENDS
REGISTER FOR THE CONVENTION
You can REGISTER ONLINE or download a REGISTRATION FORM. Either method includes information about travel and lodging stipends.
NOTE: For those attending from the Tennessee area, you may be able to register for a lesser amount. If you will not be using the hotel stipend, you can register for $30. If you are willing to serve as a volunteer, we may be able to entirely waive the registration fee.
TRAVEL & LODGING STIPENDS
In order to attend and take advantage of travel and lodging stipends, you must be a member of NMHOA. You can learn about membership and download a membership form here -- Membership Information.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
For attendees who require housing, NMHOA and Prosperty Now (formerly CFED) have reserved a block of rooms at a discounted group rate at the conference headquarters, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown, located at 315 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219.
Hotel Reservation Deadline is Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Stay within the official 2018 "I’M HOME and NMHOA" block to receive the discounted room rate of $189 per night (plus applicable taxes & fees) -- you will need to reserve a double room and share with another person to be reimbursed by NMHOA to stay overnight on Wednesday, December 5 -- and receive special amenities including:
State and local taxes are currently 9.25%. Occupancy tax is currently 6%. City fee is currently $2.50. All current rates are per night and are subject to change.
ONLINE: Book, modify and/or cancel your hotel reservation online.*
*Please use the online link above to secure your hotel reservation. If you book online directly with the hotel, you will not receive the discounted group rate.
A credit card will be needed at check-in for incidentals. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room and tax deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. You may cancel your reservation at no charge up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to scheduled arrival date. If you cancel within seventy-two (72) hours prior to scheduled arrival date, you may be charged one night’s room and tax. In the event of a no-show or unscheduled early departure, one night’s room and tax will be charged, and the reservation will be cancelled. All hotel booking, cancellations and modifications to your reservation need to be done directly with the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel.
Note: All hotel bookings need to be handled using the link above. Cancellations and modifications should be handled directly with the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. NMHOA is not responsible for reserving or modifying attendee room reservations.
PARKING AT THE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL
TRAVEL TO NASHVILLE
BY AIR
We recommend that attendees fly into Nashville International Airport. The Doubletree Nashville Downtown is located approximately 8 miles (15 – 20 minute drive) from the Nashville International Airport and is easily accessible by taxi, rental car or bus service.
Nashville International Airport (BNA):
Nashville's airport is designed to keep you moving, with an easy flow to and from the terminal's 45 gates. The award-winning airport features a range of dining and retail options, two massage bars, a nail salon, terminal-wide Wi-Fi access, an extensive Arts at the Airport program featuring visual art and live entertainment, a full-service business center with foreign currency exchange, and even meeting space for one last conference before you head home.
Transportation options from BNA to the Hotel:
BY GROUND
Amtrak: Amtrak, a nationwide rail service, provides convenient and affordable passenger rail service to Nashville. The Doubletree Nashville Downtown is about a 15-minute walk from the Nashville Amtrak Station. For more information on Amtrak service, please refer to the Amtrak website.
BY CAR
The Doubletree Nashville Downtown is conveniently located just steps from Lower Broadway and local attractions such as the Ryman Auditorium, Nissan Stadium, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and Bridgestone Arena.
TRAVEL AROUND NASHVILLE
Once you’re in Nashville, getting around is easy! Most restaurants and attractions are walk-able from the Doubletree Nashville Downtown. If you are looking to go a little further, check out the information below!
Taxis: Travel within the downtown area by hailing a cab! If you do take a taxi, make sure to check the meter rates posted inside the cab.
Ride Share: Lyft and Uber are both active in Nashville. Download the app and request a ride. A nearby driver will be dispatched to your location within minutes.
Buses/Circulator: In town, MTA provides bus service in and out of downtown and throughout the city. All-day, unlimited-ride passes are available for $5.25. Downtown circulator buses, called the Music City Circuit, provide free transportation Monday through Saturday. The Green Circuit carries passengers between downtown and the Gulch, while the Blue Circuit serves key destinations between the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Music City Central, the downtown transit station, is located at 400 Charlotte Avenue. It's a great new way for locals and visitors alike to move around the downtown area with ease. Visit nashvillemta.org for circuit maps and schedule or call 615-862-5950.
Commuter Rail: The Music City Star Commuter Rail has six stations along the route between Lebanon (east of town) and the destination station at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. Upon arrival at the Riverfront Park station, passengers can board one of two Metropolitan Transit Authority buses at no additional cost: one circulates downtown and one goes to West End/Belmont. Trains operate Monday-Friday during peak commuter hours, plus a late train on Friday with a 10:30pm departure from the Riverfront Park station. For more information, call customer service at 615-862-8833 or go to musiccitystar.org.
December 5-6, 2018
NMHOA’s annual convention is a time for home owners from across the country to meet together to learn from each other and outside presenters about the best responses to common issues facing manufactured home owners. The 2018 NMHOA convention is jam-packed with great content and plenty of networking opportunities. Some of the topics to be covered at the convention, include:
- Federal Manufactured Housing Policy -- having an impact on proposed changes to federal manufactured housing laws and regulations
- Consumer Protection Laws -- using consumer laws to support manufactured home owners
- Rent Control -- understanding current rental control measures and the possibility to expand
- Community Risk Assessment -- identifying and responding to the risk of community redevelopment and displacement
- Social Media -- using social media as a collaborative space for manufactured home owners
You can view this year's schedule here -- 2018 Convention Agenda.
Bookmark this page for continuing updates on convention details.
CONVENTION PROGRAM BOOK
We are producing a program book for the convention that not only describes the sessions and speakers, but provides several useful resources for attendees and extensively outlines our goals, programs, and activities. Attendees generally continue to use the program book as a reference guide in the future. We also publish the book on our website to allow those who did not attend to download it.
We invite you to place an ad in our program book. This is not only a way to support NMHOA and our convention, but also a way for us to promote awareness of your work each time a copy is distributed. If you want to learn more , you can download a copy of the Program Book Advertising Rates.
REGISTRATION & STIPENDS
REGISTER FOR THE CONVENTION
- Early-Bird Registration: Register by October 24, 2018 for the discounted rate
- Registration Deadline: The final deadline for registration is November 7, 2018.
You can REGISTER ONLINE or download a REGISTRATION FORM. Either method includes information about travel and lodging stipends.
NOTE: For those attending from the Tennessee area, you may be able to register for a lesser amount. If you will not be using the hotel stipend, you can register for $30. If you are willing to serve as a volunteer, we may be able to entirely waive the registration fee.
TRAVEL & LODGING STIPENDS
In order to attend and take advantage of travel and lodging stipends, you must be a member of NMHOA. You can learn about membership and download a membership form here -- Membership Information.
- Lodging: Attendees who live more than 50 miles round trip from Nashville are covered for overnight lodging, if you share a room with another attendee.
- Ground Transportation: Those traveling more than 50 miles round trip by car can receive 35 cents per mile, up to $150.
- Airfare: Two representatives of each state home owner association can be reimbursed for airfare up to $300 if they also attend the I’M HOME Conference on December 3-5 and are a recognized I’M HOME Lead Organization.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
For attendees who require housing, NMHOA and Prosperty Now (formerly CFED) have reserved a block of rooms at a discounted group rate at the conference headquarters, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown, located at 315 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219.
Hotel Reservation Deadline is Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Stay within the official 2018 "I’M HOME and NMHOA" block to receive the discounted room rate of $189 per night (plus applicable taxes & fees) -- you will need to reserve a double room and share with another person to be reimbursed by NMHOA to stay overnight on Wednesday, December 5 -- and receive special amenities including:
- Complimentary in-room high-speed internet access
- Complimentary access to the pool and fitness center
State and local taxes are currently 9.25%. Occupancy tax is currently 6%. City fee is currently $2.50. All current rates are per night and are subject to change.
ONLINE: Book, modify and/or cancel your hotel reservation online.*
*Please use the online link above to secure your hotel reservation. If you book online directly with the hotel, you will not receive the discounted group rate.
A credit card will be needed at check-in for incidentals. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room and tax deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. You may cancel your reservation at no charge up to seventy-two (72) hours prior to scheduled arrival date. If you cancel within seventy-two (72) hours prior to scheduled arrival date, you may be charged one night’s room and tax. In the event of a no-show or unscheduled early departure, one night’s room and tax will be charged, and the reservation will be cancelled. All hotel booking, cancellations and modifications to your reservation need to be done directly with the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel.
Note: All hotel bookings need to be handled using the link above. Cancellations and modifications should be handled directly with the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. NMHOA is not responsible for reserving or modifying attendee room reservations.
PARKING AT THE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL
- The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel does not have a self-parking garage.
- Valet parking is $42 (plus tax) a night.
- For information about parking in Downtown Nashville, please visit parkitdowntown.com.
TRAVEL TO NASHVILLE
BY AIR
We recommend that attendees fly into Nashville International Airport. The Doubletree Nashville Downtown is located approximately 8 miles (15 – 20 minute drive) from the Nashville International Airport and is easily accessible by taxi, rental car or bus service.
Nashville International Airport (BNA):
Nashville's airport is designed to keep you moving, with an easy flow to and from the terminal's 45 gates. The award-winning airport features a range of dining and retail options, two massage bars, a nail salon, terminal-wide Wi-Fi access, an extensive Arts at the Airport program featuring visual art and live entertainment, a full-service business center with foreign currency exchange, and even meeting space for one last conference before you head home.
Transportation options from BNA to the Hotel:
- Taxi Cab Services: The estimated minimum charge is $25 one-way, not including tip. Cabs are available from the taxi stand on the ground level of the airport.
- Car Rental Information: Please note that there are limited parking options at the Hotel and Downtown.
- Uber / Lyft
- Public Transportation/Buses: The Metro Transit Authority provides hourly service between downtown and the airport seven days a week. For just $1.60 (one-way), you can ride the Nashville MTA's route 18 Airport/Elm Hill Pike bus between the Nashville International Airport and Downtown Music City. Express trips take only 20 minutes, and local service takes 35 to 45 minutes. Visit nashvillemta.org or call 615-862-5950 for more information on schedules and pickup locations.
- Shuttles: The Jarmon Transportation, 615-275-0146, is located on the ground level of the airport and offers transportation to all Downtown & Metropolitan Nashville Area Hotels. Shuttles depart every 15 minutes from the airport. Reservations are not required for service from the airport. Transportation is available from hotels, but reservations are suggested to ensure a timely departure. One-way tickets are $14 per person; round-trip $25 per person.
BY GROUND
Amtrak: Amtrak, a nationwide rail service, provides convenient and affordable passenger rail service to Nashville. The Doubletree Nashville Downtown is about a 15-minute walk from the Nashville Amtrak Station. For more information on Amtrak service, please refer to the Amtrak website.
BY CAR
The Doubletree Nashville Downtown is conveniently located just steps from Lower Broadway and local attractions such as the Ryman Auditorium, Nissan Stadium, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and Bridgestone Arena.
- Click here for driving directions
- Not coming from one of the locations listed in the above link? Click here for directions from wherever you are!
- If using GPS please use: 315 4th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee, 37219-1693 Latitude: 36.165309 Longitude: -86.780590
- Parking:
- Hotel: The Doubletree Nashville Downtown does not have a self-parking garage and valet parking is $42 (plus tax) a night.
- Downtown - Parking and Navigation: More than 28,000 parking spaces make it easy to bring a car downtown. Broadway, downtown's main thoroughfare, bisects numbered avenues into north and south. Most corporate offices and government agencies are north of Broadway. For more downtown parking information, please visit parkitdowntown.com.
TRAVEL AROUND NASHVILLE
Once you’re in Nashville, getting around is easy! Most restaurants and attractions are walk-able from the Doubletree Nashville Downtown. If you are looking to go a little further, check out the information below!
Taxis: Travel within the downtown area by hailing a cab! If you do take a taxi, make sure to check the meter rates posted inside the cab.
Ride Share: Lyft and Uber are both active in Nashville. Download the app and request a ride. A nearby driver will be dispatched to your location within minutes.
Buses/Circulator: In town, MTA provides bus service in and out of downtown and throughout the city. All-day, unlimited-ride passes are available for $5.25. Downtown circulator buses, called the Music City Circuit, provide free transportation Monday through Saturday. The Green Circuit carries passengers between downtown and the Gulch, while the Blue Circuit serves key destinations between the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Music City Central, the downtown transit station, is located at 400 Charlotte Avenue. It's a great new way for locals and visitors alike to move around the downtown area with ease. Visit nashvillemta.org for circuit maps and schedule or call 615-862-5950.
Commuter Rail: The Music City Star Commuter Rail has six stations along the route between Lebanon (east of town) and the destination station at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. Upon arrival at the Riverfront Park station, passengers can board one of two Metropolitan Transit Authority buses at no additional cost: one circulates downtown and one goes to West End/Belmont. Trains operate Monday-Friday during peak commuter hours, plus a late train on Friday with a 10:30pm departure from the Riverfront Park station. For more information, call customer service at 615-862-8833 or go to musiccitystar.org.
