TNSA Annual Conference

RIDGES TO RIVERS

November 3-5, 2026

Park Vista Hotel

705 Cherokee Orchard Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

​Pre-Conference Hike and Tour: Monday, November 2​

Join us for the Tennessee Stormwater Association Annual Conference 2026 being held November 3-5 at

a brand-new location, the Park Vista Hotel in Gatlinburg, TN.

Our speakers and participants come from across Tennessee with a focus on MS4 Permit Compliance and MS4 Programs. All help to create an event that informs, instructs and motivates stormwater, erosion control and watershed management practitioners, professionals, and government officials. The conference organizers encourage a professional atmosphere and anticipate a range of participating entities such as local and state government stormwater managers, environmental, engineering and legal consulting firms, research organizations, and watershed groups.

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Keynote Speaker: Todd P. Witcher

Executive Director, Discover Life in America

Title: Water and Wildlife in Great Smoky Mountains National Park 

​​     Todd P. Witcher is the Executive Director of Discover Life in America (DLIA). DLIA is the

     non-profit coordinating the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) in Great Smoky Mountains

     National Park. Before becoming the ED at DLIA he worked as an educator for Ijams Nature

     Center in Knoxville Tennessee for 16 years. Todd has an undergraduate degree from the

     University of Tennessee in Biology (1987), a Masters in Business from Lincoln Memorial

     University (1991), and a Masters in Education from the University of Tennessee (1997).

     Todd is a ninth generation Tennessean having grown up in the small town of Red Boiling

     Springs, Tennessee where the Witcher family has lived since the late 1700’s.

     In his spare time Todd enjoys hiking, traveling, and gardening​​

 

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Bird Prices End September 30, 2026

TNSA Membership Early Bird: $350

Non-TNSA Member Early Bird: $400

Full Conference includes Lunch Tuesday, Breakfast/Lunch/Ober Reception Dinner Wednesday and Breakfast Thursday.

TNSA Members MUST login to receive the member price.

Need to register several employees and receive one invoice? Click here for multi-employee registration form​

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ROOM RESERVATIONS

Book before October 1, they open to the public and discount fee is no longer available. 

King or Double $110 a night plus taxed and fees

King Suite: $210 a night plus taxes and fees (contact Charlene for reservation)

Family Suite: $240 a night plus taxes and fees (contact Charlene for reservation)

Hotel parking fee is $15 daily

Rooms available Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday night

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Pre-Conference Hike and Tour Opportunites

Monday, November 2, 2026

Tour of Noland Divide Research Field Station/Kuwohi Observation Tower

9:30am-3:30pm, Limited to 20 people

$75 includes transportation from Park Vista, Lunch, Snacks and Water

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Guided Hike to Rainbow Falls

12pm-5pm, Limited to 12 people

$50, includes transportation from the Park Vista, snacks and water

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Student Scholarship Opportunity​

The TNSA Conference Student Scholarship opens the door for the next generation of environmental professionals to engage, connect, and grow. By supporting collegiate and postgraduate students with interests in stormwater management, the program provides access to real-world insights and networking opportunities at the annual conference. Recipients build meaningful connections with professionals, mentors, and peers — helping launch careers in the stormwater industry. Up to 10 scholarships are awarded each year.

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Cancellation/Payment Policy for conference and workshop:

Payments must be made before the event or let Charlene know if you plan on paying in person at the event.

Refund deadline is October 1, 2026 (includes workshop and conference).

If you are still registered October 2, 2026 and cannot attend payments still need to be made.

Refund Policy: We do not charge fees for credit card payments, but fees will be deleted from refunds. 

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