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Loews Vanderbilt Hotel – Nashville, TN 615-320-1700

The date is rapidly approaching; GUAA’s 31st annual meeting will be held in Music City USA from June 11th through the 14th. Again this year we are extending a special invitation to our friends at the Society of Actuaries who have joined us in developing a comprehensive schedule of workshops. At least 15 of the scheduled workshops offer Professional Development Credits for our delegates. We have a wide variety of program topics to interest our diverse membership.

If you are planning to join us you will find the information below helpful.

Getting There

Nashville International Airport (BNA) services major airlines and is located within 30 minutes of the hotel. You can choose a taxi which will cost approximately $23 one way and are available from the taxi stands on the ground level of the airport. The Gray Line Airport Express (615-275-1180) shuttle service is also located on the ground level of the airport and runs every 30 minutes from 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. and from 7 – 11 p.m. by reservation. If you choose to rent a car and park at the hotel you will pay $14 – overnight self parking or $18 daily valet parking.

Hotel

The Loews Vanderbilt Hotel sits in the heart of the famed West End. The West End neighborhood has been thriving since the late 1800’s when Centennial Park and Vanderbilt University entered Nashville’s landscape. When Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel opened in 1984 it immediately became the preferred gathering place for city socialites and a frequent stop for some of the nation’s most prominent figures, from presidents and dignitaries to musical artists and celebrities. The Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, a AAA four-diamond hotel, is considered by Fortune Magazine to be the top business hotel, as well as the only place to stay in Nashville according to Zagat Guide. Located at 2100 West End Avenue, the hotel is within one mile of Nashville’s entertainment district, and within walking distance of numerous fine restaurants and nightclubs.

Entertainment

Take advantage of the many sites in Nashville from great music to great eating and shopping. You will find Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Historic Sites, Music City Fun, Sports and Games including Golf, Musical Nightlife, Shopping and Great Dining. Give Nichol or Corey a call at the concierge desk (615-321-1955) and they will help you to select just what you are looking for or visit: www.nashville.com for a comprehensive review of all that Music City USA has to offer.

Just a few facts

• The Tennessee sales tax is 9.25%
• The hotel room tax is 14.25% (9.25 percent sales tax and 5 percent hotel/motel tax).
• You can rent a tour trolley by calling: Grayline Tours (615-883-5555, Johnny Walker Tours (615-834-8585) or Grand Ole Opry Tours (615-889-9490).
• If you would like to check the weather before leaving home you can call for the forecast by dialing MIX 92 Info Line at (615) 244-9393 for weather, entertainment, events and sports updates or the WSIX Time & Temperature Service at (615) 259-2222.

For more information about registering for this meeting and future meetings please visit our website at: www.guaa.com. If you have questions feel free to contact Karen Gritton at Gritton Productions at: 302-422-0446. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!