Middle East Tennessee Region Legislators Hospitality Lunch
Friday, February 6, 2026 • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
The annual Middle East Tennessee Region Legislators Hospitality lunch will present hospitality and tourism updates to federal, state and local legislators, community leaders and hospitality/tourism professionals across the 16-county Middle East Tennessee tourism region. The event will include a panel discussion with Commissioner Mark Ezell of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and the presentation of the Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council (METTC) Awards of Excellence.
The event is sponsored by Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association, Visit Knoxville and Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council.