**Please note our change of Venue**
Omni Nashville
250 Rep. John Lewis Way S.,
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-782-5300
As of 8/1/23 our original venue, 21c Hotel/Banker's Alley Hilton Tapestry, does not have functioning air conditioning. The 2023 Southern Drug Expo will now be held at the Omni Nashville located just a few blocks away. We have worked with the team at the Omni to transfer all guest reservations automatically. Please provide your credit card upon check-in. They are honoring our prior room rate ($244/night).
Please refer to Charlie's email to all attendees on 8/1/23 for additional information.
Our welcome reception, from 5-8pm, will now be at the Barlines Restaurant located at the Omni Nashville.
If you have any questions or need any assistance please don't hesitate to reach out.
Charlie Hartig: 563-599-4676
Allie Hartig: 317-258-6418
AGENDA
Please note, the Agenda is subject to change.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
4:00 PM
Omni Hotel
Standard Check-In Time at Omni Nashville Hotel
If an earlier check-in time is desired, please contact the hotel for availability.
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Omni Hotel- Barlines Restaurant
Registration & Welcome Reception
All attendees & guests are welcome for cocktails & heavy hors d’oeuvres.
Thursday, August 3, 2023
7:00 – 9:00 AM
21c Hotel – Main Gallery
Breakfast (Members & Guests)
8:00 – 12:00 PM
21c Hotel – Gallery 4
General Sessions (Members)
9:00 – 12:00 PM
Cheekwood Estate & Botanical Garden
1200 Forrest Park Dr
Nashville, TN 37205
Guest Activities
Option 1: Cheekwood Estate & Botanical Garden Tour
Join us for a morning exploring Nashville’s gorgeous botanical garden, arboretum, and museum. Once the family home of Mabel and Leslie Cheek, this extraordinary 1930s estate, with its historic mansion, cultivated gardens, and expansive vistas. Guests will received a guided tour of the expansive gardens and then can spend time exploring the historic mansion and grounds on their own.
10:00 – 12:00 PM
Goo Goo Chocolate Co.
116 3rd Avenue S.
Nashville, TN 37201
Option 2: The Goo Goo Chocolate Experience
Spend the morning at the home of Nashville’s favorite sweet treat, the Goo Goo Cluster! Guests will make their own cluster, learn more about this unique 111-year-old company, and also learn how their delicious chocolate is
made, and participate in a chocolate tasting.
12:00 – 1:00 PM
21c Hotel – Main Gallery
Lunch (Members & Guests)
1:00 – 5:00 PM
21c Hotel – Gallery 4
General Session (Members)
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Adele’s Restaurant
1210 McGavock St.
Nashville, TN, 37203
Dinner at Adele’s (Members & Guests)
Once an auto repair shop, this casually elegant restaurant is a culinary favorite for Nashville visitors and locals alike. Adele’s unique take on elevated yet uncomplicated American cuisine focuses on quality seasonal ingredients
sourced from local artisans and purveyors. Transportation will be provided.
Friday, August 4, 2023
7:00 – 9:00 AM
21c Hotel – Main Gallery
Breakfast (Members & Guests)
7:30 – 10:45 AM
21c Hotel – Gallery 4
General Sessions (Members)
10:45 – 11:45 AM
21c Hotel – Main Gallery
Boxed Lunch Pick-up (Members & Guests)
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Activities for Members & Guests
11:00 – 5:00 PM
Gaylord Springs Golf Links
18 Springhouse Ln.Nashville, TN37214
Option 1 : Golf at Gaylord Springs
Gaylord Springs, designed by US Open and PGA Champion Larry Nelson, offers challenges for golfers of any skill level. The links-style course will test and enthuse you from the moment you tee off until you pull your ball from
the cup. Advanced registration required. Club rentals available. Transportation will be provided. Tee Time at 12 PM. Bus Departs for Course at 11 AM.
11:00 – 5:00 PM
Country Music Hall of Fame & Hatch Show Print
224 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville, TN 37203
Option 2: Country Music Hall of Fame & Hatch Show Print Experience
Spend the afternoon on a self-guided tour of the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame and learn more about what shaped country music into what it is today. Tour priceless artifacts—instruments, stage wear, one-of-a kind recordings,
films, and more. Wrap up the afternoon with a guided tour of the historic Hatch Show Print. Guests will learn all about the history of this iconic letterpress poster shop which served as the leading advertising medium for
Southern entertainment and music, with posters rolling out for members of the Grand Ole Opry such as Bill Monroe, Minnie Pearl, and Ernest Tubb, as well as for rock & roll heroes such as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley,
and more. Handle the tools of the trade and print your own keepsake poster.
*The Hall of Fame is a self-guided tour at your own leisure. The Hatch Show Print Experience will take place from 1-2 PM
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Assembly Food Hall – East Mezzanine
5055 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Dinner at Assembly Food Hall (Members & Guests)
Assembly Food Hall is an innovative culinary and entertainment destination in the heart of downtown Nashville. Inspired by the city’s diverse culture, Assembly Food Hall brings together the best sights, sounds, and tastes
of Music City under one roof.
Saturday, August 5, 2023
7:00 – 9:00 AM
21c Hotel – Main Gallery
Breakfast (Members & Guests)
8:00 – 12:00 PM
21c Hotel – Gallery 4
General Sessions (Members)
9:00 – 2:00 PM
Activities for Guests
9:00 – 2:00 PM
Downtown Franklin, TN
Option 1: Shopping & Lunch in Franklin, TN
Explore all that historic and quaint downtown Franklin has to offer. Lined with trendy boutiques, home goods stores, art galleries, and restaurants, historic Main Street in Downtown Franklin has plenty to catch your eye,
not to mention your appetite! Guests will explore shops & restaurants in downtown Franklin on their own. Transportation will be provided.
9:00 – 2:00 PM
Woodhouse Spa
2001 Division St., Nashville, TN 37203
Option 2: Morning of Rest & Relaxation
Spend the morning recharging your batteries at Woodhouse Spa, rated the Top Spa & Massage in Nashville for the past two years. Upon arrival, a variety of warm and relaxing teas are available to help you slip into a state
of complete relaxation, or enjoy a signature Woodhouse Mimosa or glass of champagne in their luxurious Quiet Room between services. Guests can choose from a 50 minute soothe & hydrate facial or a 50 minute body balance
massage. Guests may add on additional services for an additional fee depending on availability. Transportation will be provided.
12:00 – 1:00 PM
21c Hotel – Main Gallery
Lunch (Members & Guests)
1:00 – 5:00 PM
21c Hotel – Gallery 4
General Sessions (Members)
5:00 – 8:00 PM
The Twelve Thirty Club
550 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Dinner at Twelve Thirty Club
The Twelve Thirty Club, where the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, and the music draw you in for an unforgettable Nashville experience inspired by the Supper Clubs of the 19th century.
Southern Drug Members
Sponsors
If you are a vendor who is interested in sponsoring this year’s event we would love to hear from you. Sponsorship information is available upon request.