Event Venue

The 20th International Handbell Symposium will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.

Situated in the heart of Nashville, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center welcomes guests to a stunning, one-of-a-kind resort experience. From SoundWaves, the city’s premier aquatic attraction, to an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities and entertainment, there’s something for the entire family to enjoy. Guests can explore 9 acres of airy, indoor garden atriums, a wide selection of award-winning restaurants & bars, the world-class Relâche Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

For those planning or attending their next meeting or event, the resort features over 750,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, 2,712 beautiful guest rooms, and 176 spectacular suites. The resort is located near Nashville Intl Airport, downtown, and attractions like the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium for guests wishing to explore Music City. From seasonal events and entertainment to high-end amenities and stunning spaces, Gaylord Opryland welcomes you to enjoy more of everything you love.

Hotel

Gaylord Opryland is also our host hotel. Handbell Musicians of America has secured a special group rate for attendees of the International Handbell Symposium. Our block of rooms will be available for reservations beginning September 1, 2021. Following are the rate details and options, as well as the hotel’s amenities.

Symposium Room Rates

  • Single/Double Rate for Standard Room: $199*
  • Single/Double Rate for Premium Rooms: $249*
  • Additional persons are $20 per person per night. Children 12 years and under are free when occupying the same rooms as their parents or authorized adult chaperone
  • $15 per day special parking rate for Symposium participants

*plus tax (currently 9.25% sales tax, 6% occupancy tax, and $2.50 city tax per room per night)

Amenities

All room rates listed INCLUDE the $20 resort fee charged by the hotel which covers the following amenities:

  • High-speed in-room wireless Internet access
  • Unlimited local and domestic long distance calls
  • Daily scheduled shuttle service to Grand Ole Opry House, Opry Mills Mall, and the General Jackson Showboat
  • Fitness Center access
  • Bottled water (2 daily) replenished once daily with housekeeping service
  • Daily credit of up to $10 per room towards dry cleaning (not cumulative through stay)
  • Access to the Gaylord Spring Golf Links practice range with a daily bucket of balls and shuttle
  • Wildhorse Saloon cover charge for up to 4 guests
  • Opry Mills Mall Savings Passport worth hundreds of dollars in additional savings.

*IMPORTANT FOR THOSE ARRIVING JULY 30

Our block of rooms at the Gaylord Opryland is full on the evening of July 30. We have arranged for a group rate at the nearby Courtyard by Marriott ($209/night). This rate only applies to July 30 with a July 31 departure date, and must be reserved by June 30, 2022.

CLICK HERE to book for July 30 at Courtyard by Marriott or call 1-800-Marriott and refer to group code HMO.