Exhibitor FAQs
1. How do I reserve exhibit space or become a sponsor?
Please contact Susie Jensen, Exhibit/Sponsorship Sales, at 513-304-1784 or susie@wjinc.net.
2. What is the Load-in/Load-out Schedule?
3. The 2026 schedule can be found HERE. Check back often for updates.
4. How do I make my hotel reservation?
Docks26 hotel blocks are live and can be found here. Note: We will never reach out to you to make a hotel reservation within an “official Docks block” or to try to sell you an attendee list. Please do not work with anyone offering these services.
5. Where can I find an event logo to use, and how can I best market my booth?
Please contact Susie Jensen, Exhibit/Sponsorship Sales, at 513-304-1784 or susie@wjinc.net for details on sponsorship opportunities available for Docks26. Packages can be customized to suit your company’s specific marketing goals! On-site event branding opportunity packages & booth activation/catering packages available while supplies last. Logos and example emails can be found here.
You can also follow the Docks Expo on social media and share event updates and reminders from the Docks Facebook page or the Docks LinkedIn page
6. How do I edit my online company profile or logo?
Login details and instructions for accessing the Exhibitor Service Center (ESC) have been emailed to your primary booth contact. Please contact Docks Exhibitor/Registration Services at andi@wjinc.net for further assistance.
7. What comes with my exhibit booth?
Each 10’x10’ (100 sq ft) booth will receive:
- Three (3) Complimentary Exhibit Booth Staff Registration Passes.
- Three (3) Complimentary Guest Registration Passes. Attendee registration will open this Summer
- Furnishings included with 10×10′ booth: 8’ high black back drape, 3’ high black side dividers, and a 7” x 44” one-line identification sign.
Pro Tip! A Hassle-Free Booth Package will be offered as a special service for Docks Expo 10×10′ exhibitors. The “Hassle-Free” package includes: One (1) 6’ long x 30” high black skirted display table, two (2) plastic side chairs, one (1) wastebasket, and (1) carpet. 2026 Discounted package rates: $206.28 for 10×10 booths, $321.43 for 10×20 booths. Orders must be placed by 11/12/2026.
8. How do I receive an Exhibitor Services Kit to order tables, chairs, other equipment, load-in/out, and other labor or services?
Each exhibiting company’s main contact will receive a new 2026 automated email with user-specific login credentials from Heritage Exposition Services to access their account to place orders for furnishings, schedule shipping, and additional services. Click here to order these services online.
If you are having trouble accessing your account or have additional questions with regard to the event or ordering, please use the following contact information for Heritage: 1-800-360-4323 or Exhibitor.Services@Heritagesvs.com
9. How do I order booth catering, electrical, utilities, technology, audio visual, rigging services, lead retrieval, etc?
Click here to order these services online. On-site event branding opportunity packages & booth activation/catering packages available while supplies last.
NOTE: Outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited and may result in serious penalties and/or loss of the privilege to exhibit in or attend future events. Any food or beverages to be sampled at exhibit booths must be approved by Show Management and Music City Center. If approved, food and beverage MUST be ordered directly through Music City Center.
10. Where do I ship my materials?
- Advanced Shipping Warehouse Information:
Exhibiting Company Name and Booth Number
HERITAGE C/O TForce Freight
45 Teledyne Pl.
La Vergne, TN 37086
FOR: The Docks Expo, Dec 1-3, 2026
Must arrive no later than Monday, 11/23/26.
> SHIPPING LABEL - Show site Shipping during Load-in/Load-out:
Music City Center- Hall C/D Freight Entrance
700 Korean Veterans Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37203
FOR: The Docks Expo
Must arrive no later than Tuesday, 12/1/26.
> SHIPPING LABEL - Show site Shipping during event hours: (please confirm details directly with UPS)
The UPS Store #6425 Music City Center
201 Fifth Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
FOR: The Docks Expo
Located: 6th Ave Entrance, Level 2
Phone: (615) 401-1495 • Fax: (615) 401-1497
Email: store6425@theupsstore.com
Website: www.theupsstorelocal.com/6425
11. What is the tradeshow facility’s address?
Music City Center- Main Entrance Address
201 Rep. John Lewis Way South
Nashville, TN 37203
Music City Center- Hall C/D Freight Entrance
700 Korean Veterans Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37203
Please click HERE for Music City Center maps and parking info.
Please click HERE for the Music City Center floor plans.
12. I will be driving to Music City Center. Where should I park my car?
There are several parking options surrounding the facility. Please click HERE for details regarding location, rates, and handicap-accessible parking.
13. After I unload, where should I park my empty trailer?
The closest option for trailer parking in the downtown Nashville area is Nissan Stadium. For all trailer parking requests, visit the following application link: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/sports-authority/webform/stadium-parking-lot-use-request
NOTE: As part of the application, you will need to acknowledge the indemnification form (with COI requirements).
For additional questions, please contact PMC “Parking Management Company” at (615) 210-4129.
14. Where can I find the application form for the Marina of the Year awards?
Find out more information on the Marina of the Year awards and nominate HERE. Nominations are due by Oct 5, 2026.
15. Where can I find the application form for the Young Leader awards?
Find out more information about the Young Leader awards and nominate HERE. Nominations are due by Oct 5, 2026.
16. Click HERE for additional information on Nashville.
17. Click HERE for the 2026 Docks Rules and Regulations.
For tradeshow information, please contact:
Jenn DeLuca, Tradeshow Director
jenn@wjinc.net or 314-296-1716