2026 TCA Annual Convention & Trade Show

TCA Convention February 4 & 5 at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM (CST) to Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM (CST)

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs

700 Cool Springs Boulevard
Franklin, TN 37067
United States

The 2026 Convention will be two days of education, networking, fun and learning - make sure you are a part of this great annual event. Hosted at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Convention Center. Click on the AGENDA tab above for more details.

Wednesday, February 4th

8:30-11:30 General Sessions

11:30-1:00 - Networking Lunch

1:00-2:00 - TDOT Session

1:00-4:00 - Ready Mix Driver Rollover Training (Drivers only)

2:00-4:30 - Reverse Trade Show

5:00-6:00 - Opening Reception

8:00-10:00 - VIP Bourbon Tasting (separate ticket required)

Thursday, February 5th

7:15 - 7:50 - Breakfast

7:55 - 8:10 - Annual Membership Meeting and Board Election

8:10-11:30 - Morning General Sessions

11:30-1:00 - TCA Annual Design Awards Luncheon

1:00-4:30 - Afternoon General Sessions & Door Prize Drawing (Must be present to win!)

Registration Options

Registration Options	Credits	Price
Early Bird Member Ticket Annual Convention This ticket entitles you to attend the entire 2026 TCA Annual Convention on February 4 & 5 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, including all sessions, Networking Lunch on Wednesday, February 4th and the entire day of sessions PLUS the Annual Design Awards Luncheon on February 5, 2026. Registration Ends 1/28/26 at 11:59 PM CST		$650.00
VIP Bourbon Tasting Experience Join us for this exclusive event for an opportunity to get some one on one time with our new Executive Director. Net proceeds from this tasting will be divided evenly and donated to the Concrete Advancement Foundation and Sponsor NRMCA's PAC Event.		$75.00
Ready Mix Driver Rollover Prevention Training Sign up one of your mixer driver professionals for this virtual training that simulates the experience of a concrete truck rollover. Only six spots are available for this unique and impactful experience! No cost for ready mix drivers, limited to the first six companies that sign up. The time for this event is between 1:00-4:00. TCA will be in touch to assign your time slot.		FREE
Wednesday Technical Track Ticket This ticket allows attendance at the Wednesday morning Technical session on Feb 4th, 2026 and includes lunch and networking on Wednesday. NO OTHER EVENTS ARE INCLUDED WITH THIS TICKET!		$95.00
Driver Dash Registration This ticket is only for ready mix drivers who participated in TCA's Driver Dash in 2025. There must be at least one early bird or regular Convention registration to make this ticket available.		FREE
Exhibitor -TCA Annual Convention You must be registered for the TCA 2026 Annual Convention to be an Exhibitor. Exhibitors will have guaranteed one-on-one time with TCA member companies (Reverse Trade Show). Optional Exhibit Tables are available to purchase. Set up times are Tues, Feb. 3rd at 4:00pm OR Wed. at 7:00am. NOTE: Exhibitors may bring one guest to the Reverse Trade Show on Wednesday ONLY.		$750.00
TCA Annual Awards Luncheon This ticket entitles you to attend ONLY the 2026 TCA Annual Design Awards Luncheon on February 5th at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, from 11:30am - 1pm, Central Time. This ticket does NOT allow participation in any of the other Convention events on either February 4th or 5th. If you wish to attend other events at the 2026 Convention you need to purchase a Full Registration ticket.		$200.00
Student Attendee Annual Convention This ticket is ONLY available to high school students and teachers participating in the 2026 TCA Convention.		$0.00
Exhibitor - Optional Table Top Display Registered exhibitors have the option of adding a table top display - this is NOT required. Tables will be approximately 6', with a black tablecloth provided. Tables will be arranged in the common hallway outside of TCA's meeting rooms and the banquet room. Placement of tables may begin on Wednesday afternoon (prior to the Reverse Trade Show) and should remain through the end of the Design Awards Luncheon on Thursday.		$100.00
Exhibitor Guest Annual Convention-All Access This ticket is for Exhibitors who want to bring additional attendees to the TCA 2026 Annual Convention. This ticket allows additional attendees to participate in ALL events at the Convention for both Wednesday and Thursday, including the Annual Awards Banquet.		$300.00

Product Add-ons

Add-ons	Price
2026 Quad-State Premier Sponsor View Product	$6,000.00
2026 Quad-State Supporting Sponsor View Product	$3,000.00
2026 Quad-State Sustaining Sponsor View Product	$4,500.00

Agenda

February 4
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Technical / Engineering Session The Future of Concrete - looking at in-drum sensor technology, in-slab sensors, and how this will impact concrete testing and acceptance. Hear from industry-leading technologies and the people who are using them today. Combination of presentations and panel discussions. 3 hours of Professional Development credit available.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Networking Box Lunch with Industry Mix and mingle with industry folks. Open to Annual Convention registrants and Technical Track registrants.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	TDOT Session Hear what 2026 will hold for TDOT projects and earn one CEU good toward the renewal of your TDOT certifications.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Ready Mix Driver Rollover Prevention Training Sign up one of your mixer driver professionals for this virtual training that simulates the experience of a concrete truck rollover. Only six spots are available for this unique and impactful experience! No cost for ready mix drivers, limited to the first six companies that sign up.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Reverse Trade Show Exhibitors at this trade show are GUARANTEED one-on-one time with TCA member companies serving as Hosts. Registration required.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Opening Reception Eats & Drinks Convention Kick-Off Meet new friends, greet existing friends and mingle with both! Open to all registrants.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	VIP Bourbon Tasting A unique opportunity to sample uncommon bourbons and learn about their history PLUS a chance to get to know TCA's Incoming Executive Director Ms. Kaylah White. Separate ticket is required and seating is limited! Net proceeds from this event go to support the Concrete Advancement Foundation and the NRMCA PAC event.
February 5
7:15 AM - 7:50 AM	Breakfast Open to all Convention Registrants. Grab coffee, food and conversation to start your day.
7:55 AM - 8:10 AM	Annual Membership Meeting & Board Election
8:10 AM - 11:30 AM	Morning General Sessions Info-packed morning session! Incoming Executive Director Ms. Kaylah White will be officially introduced, followed by a great session on Effective Social Media with Ms. Colleen Gallagher. Mr. Jon Huddleston will update us on the CIM program and Ms. Anne Ellis will provide our keynote presentation - The Future of Construction. The morning session will wrap up with Alan Sparkman presenting an overview of the 2025 NRMCA Performance Benchmarking Survey.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	2026 Design Awards Luncheon Our signature event with presentation of project awards, individual recognition, and more.
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Afternoon General Sessions & Door Prize Drawing Door Prize Drawing - Must Be Present to Win! Effective Use of Data in Your Ready Mix Operation - Mr. Brett Deters, Hilltop Companies Future of Employee Training and Engagement - Mr. Scott Thomas, Alter X and Mr. Manny Tejano, RocketStart Concrete Materials for 2026 and Beyond - Panel Discussion moderated by Ms. Anne Ellis, Ellis Global

Attendees (67)

Jack Bell HM SEFA Group

Wesley Blalock Blalock Ready Mix

Bate Bond Euclid Chemical Co.

Ethan Bugg Quality Control PRI Materials

Dean Bungum Con-Tech Manufacturing, Inc.

Mark Casey Area Manager HM SEFA Group

Chris Cason BMC Enterprises, Inc.

Don Childress Quality Control Manager Harrison Construction Co.

Tiler Crowder Master Builders Solutions

Chris Davenport President / Owner Southern Concrete Machinery, LLC

Mike Deaton Durafiber, Inc.

Brett Deters Hilltop Basic

Scott Dorton Area Manager Mid South Master Builders Solutions

Wendy Eads Screaming Eagle Ready Mix

Scott Eller President Mobile Materials Nashville,LLC

Josh England Legion Chemicals of Tennessee

Eric Evans Sales Representative Irving Materials Inc.

Josh Evans Delta Industries, Inc.

Nicole Franse S&ME, Inc.

Wayland Fultz Master Builders Solutions

Colleen Gallagher OnWrd & UpWrd

Clark Gates Sales Eco Material Technologies

Clark Gates Sales Eco Material Technology

Jon Huddleston MTSU CIM

Charlie Lay Lambcon Inc.

Shay Lewis BT Redi Mix, Inc.

Ryan Mansfield Payra

Matt Masterson Legion Chemicals of Tennessee

Joseph McDaniel Workforce Coordinator Tennessee Concrete Association

Claudia Morgan Baker Concrete Construction

Matt Morrison Kosmos Cement Co.

Brandon Myers Irving Materials Inc.

Philip Norwick PRI Materials

Stewart Parker Quikrete Cement

Jake Pearcy Owner/Operations Mid-Way Concrete Products, Inc.

John Pearson Director of Technical Services Tennessee Concrete Association

Kyle Peters

C. Shane Pike S&ME Knoxville

Jeff Raymer CHRYSO

Josh Richardson Southern Concrete Products, Inc.

Jeff Schaffner Sales Representative Euclid Chemical Co.

Kate Shariati Office Manager Tennessee Concrete Association

Alan Sparkman Executive Director Tennessee Concrete Association

Darla Sparkman Tennessee Concrete Association

Steve Stermin Vice President of Business Development Revitalize Mixers

Gareth Sturges BMC Enterprises, Inc.

Manny Tejano Rocket Start (C)

Scott Thomas Alter-XR

Dennie Underwood Blalock Ready Mix

Kaylah White Tennessee Concrete Association

17 Other Registered Attendees

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3026 Owen Drive
Antioch, Tennessee 37013
United States 615.360.7393

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