Conference Plan Your Trip

Overview
Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Nashville

Conference Hotels

Hotel registration for the 2026 Making Schools Work Conference will be open soon. Make sure you book your hotel room as soon as possible because the rooms book fast. 

Overview
Attendees ride the bus at the 2024 conference in Nashville

Conference Transportation

Conference Location

All conference events will be held at the Gaylord Opry Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Overview
Nashville Skyline

Explore New Orleans

We are excited you are joining us at the 2026 Making Schools Work Conference in Nashville!

To ensure you make the most of your time here, we’ve gathered some resources to help you plan your trip.

From figuring out the time zone to knowing where to go and how to get discounts, we hope you find this a helpful resource.  

Local Time

Nashville is located in the Central Time Zone. Make sure to set your watches correctly!

Food

Nashville Hot Chicken