2025 TSTA FALL CONFERENCE
TENNESSEE SCIENCE:
Golden Jubilee: 50 Years of Innovative Science Education
October 16-17, 2025
Event for exhibitors runs from Thursday @ 1 to Friday 5 pm
Embassy Suites Hotel, Murfreesboro, TN
Exhibitors Level Information
SET UP The Exhibit Hall opens from 1-4 PM on Thursday, Oct. 17
Your exhibit hall badge, map & packet are at your booth. An Exhibits Monitor at the Exhibit Hall door will answer questions. Booth 'extras' are based on level of registration and/or sponsorship.
WIFI is FREE again this year in the Exhibit Hall!
but you must Order electricity in Exhibit Hall and Shipping directly from the hotel
You may contact exhibits chairperson Chatoria Franklin exhibits@tnsciteach.org for an email form
Booth set up - Thursday, Oct. 16, 1 - 4 PM
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening- Thursday, 5-6 with reception to follow at Williamson Family Farms (across the street)
Exhibit Hall Hours - Friday: 8 am - 4 pm (closed during lunch for keynote address) NOTE: Exhibit hall remains open Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.
Exhibits Tear Down - Friday, Oct. 17 starting at 4:30 PM (note from attendee evaluation - disappointed some exhibitors left early on Friday because they had planned to visit exhibitors later in the afternoon! )Please do not break down prior to 4 PM
BOOTHS - For each basic 9" x 9'' (approximately) exhibitor booth ($500) there is a 8' dressed table, chair, wastebasket and a 7" x 44" identification sign (additional tables are $100). Larger booths (silver = $800, gold exhibitor $1000) have more tables and benefits. Payment in full is due 9/1/2024.
EXTRA BOOTH SERVICES : Booth electricity is NOT included in booth fees. If you need electricity at your booth you must order through the Conference Hotel. Shipping services are also available via the hotel. Contact the hotel directly OR an exhibits chair person; exhibits@tnsciteach.org for a copy of this form.
TSTA IS SEEKING SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS
for WIFI access, refreshment breaks, & a reception
Please consider becoming a full or partial sponsor for one of these events. Costs vary & benefits and other extras vary according to level of sponsorship. Direct sponsorship questions to Dr. Leslie Suters lsuters@tntech.edu
DOOR PRIZES - Please consider donation of gift cards, materials, etc. to be used in the PASSPORT drawings at the close of the Exhibit Hall.
WANT TO OFFER 1 (or more) SESSIONS? We encourage each exhibitor to provide a session/presentation/workshop. WANT TO PRESENT 1 or more sessions?
Presentation Proposal Form
Contact Program Chair Dr. Kelly Moore; Kelly.Moore@ws.edu
Contact us if you have questions!
TSTA EXHIBITS Co-CHAIRS
Chatoria Kent Franklin, Ph.D. & Melissa Wall
TSTA prefers online payment. If you prefer to pay by check:
Checks made out to:
TSTA Conference
A. D. Popovich
2508 Burgess St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37128-6727
EXHIBITOR REFUND POLICY
September 4-18: 75% Refund
September 19-October 2: 25% Refund
After October 2: No Refund will be provided
