Welcome to the State Convention Page the following links are posted with additional information included.
We hope to bring back some of the fun in the conventions with this event.
Note Registration Link and Hotel Link will be activated next week.
Here is the schedule, Link
Location:
Dollywood's HeartSong Resort in Pigeon Forge TN.
1210 Dollywood Resorts Blvd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Registration Link or you can call 1(800) 365-5996.
Let them know you are with the Tennessee VFW.
BOOK EARLY rooms are limited or risk paying the full price.
Rooms prices are set at $199 plus tax.
I apologize for the price but they normally go for around $350 and up.
These low room rates can be extended 2 days before or after the convention if you want to take advantage of being in the area with your family.
The HeartSong Resort a quiet facility is surrounded by forest and is a few miles from Pigeon Forge TN.
There is a free shuttle to and from DollyWood, when you have tickets.
It will also take you to DreamMore resort, a HeartSong's sister resort.
There was a great seafood buffet at DreamMore on Friday nights when I went, reservations recommended.
HeartSong is 2 years old, clean with lots of small group sitting areas.
It has 2 swimming pools of good size, and a splash pad for the kids.
Food available on site range in choices from prepackaged Sandwiches at Songbird Market which serves Starbucks coffee from 6:30 AM to 10:00 pm to sit-down restaurant at the Ember & Elm for Breakfast and Supper. There is a lunch area called the High Note that does chicken fingers, salads, and burgers.
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Heart Song has several 1-2 hour day camps each day for children with crafts and entertainment called Camp DW. Look on their website for more information.
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Here is the VFW registration form Link.
Breakfast:
We are offering tickets for HeartSong's breakfast buffet at $15 a person.
You must pre-order through the department.
They can be used any morning of the convention.
Full price buffet tickets are $23 a person at the resort.
Tickets must be ordered prior to 18 May.
I ate there in December, it is well worth the money.
Here is a
Link to their menu.
Banquet:
The Dinner Banquet will be Saturday evening 30 May.
Pre-registration price is $65, full price after 18 May will be $80.
Banquet and breakfast tickets are non-refundable, so plan ahead.
A cash bar will start at 6:30 PM with dinner at 7:00PM
Order your tickets on the registration form
We plan on having a band for your enjoyment at the Banquet.
Dress code is Business casual,
Collared shirt and slacks for the men, dress or slacks for the ladies.
We are planning on having a local band play.
Note: Hospitality room is not restricted to cold sandwiches and should provide a better menu than the last few locations have allowed.
