Host Utility: Tennessee Valley Authority
Registration Information
Standard Registration Rate: $595
NHA Member Discounted Registration Rate: $295
Sponsors: Please contact Caroline Herman for registration support.
Special Discounted Rates Available for:
- Speakers
- Federal and State Government employees
- Young professionals involved in NHA’s Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW) group
- Representatives of NGOs
For details, contact Caroline Herman
Cancellation Policy
You may transfer your registration at any time at no cost. Cancellations received in writing by November 20 will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations after this date cannot be refunded.
Meeting Location & Accommodations
The 2026 NHA Southeast Regional Meeting will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown located at 315 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219.
NHA has contracted a special rate with the hotel and you can book within our room block at the link below until November 10 or when the block is full, whichever comes first.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, December 9
8:00 am – 11:00 am – Morning Tour of Old Hickory Project (meet in hotel lobby at 7:45am)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Lunch and Learn: Focus on Generators (Offered by the NHA Hydro Academy / Hosted and taught by Integrated Power Services)
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Afternoon Tour of Old Hickory Project (meet in hotel lobby at 1:15pm)
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – NHA Regional Meeting Welcome Reception
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM – After Party Networking Event for Early-Career Professionals (Hosted by NHA’s Future Leaders of Waterpower (FLOW) group)
Thursday, December 10
8:00 am – 9:00 am – NHA Regional Meeting Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:00 pm– NHA Southeast Regional Meeting
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – NHA Networking Lunch
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – NHA Southeast Regional Meeting
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – NHA Farewell Happy Hour
Lunch and Learn: Focus on Generators
(Offered by the NHA Hydro Academy / Hosted and taught by Integrated Power Services)
Wednesday, December 9 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Capacity for this Lunch and Learn is limited. Please sign up during registration.
Topics Covered:
Generator Testing Overview: Benefits, Safety, and Expected Results – presented by Christopher Richardson (EE)
Extending Generator Life Through Condition Based Maintenance – presented by Austin Bell (ME)
Tour of Old Hickory Project
Hosted By:
Wednesday, December 9
The Corps has graciously offered to host two tours (morning & afternoon) to accommodate for more people. These tours will cover the same content.
8:00 am – 11:00 am – Morning Tour of Old Hickory Project (meet in hotel lobby at 7:45am)
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Afternoon of Old Hickory Project (meet in hotel lobby at 1:15pm)
$50 (Add on at time of registration)
Limited Availibility
Transportation to and from the hotel will be provided
The Old Hickory Project, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Cumberland River in Tennessee, is a run-of-river, multi-purpose water resources facility integrating hydropower generation with navigation. Located approximately 25 miles upstream of Nashville, the project reached full beneficial use in 1957 and today generates enough power to serve an estimated 29,000 homes annually while supporting approximately 3 million tons of commercial cargo per year.
Old Hickory is currently undergoing major rehabilitation, including recent replacements of the main power transformers and exciters, installation of a new intake gantry crane, and ongoing turbine-generator overhauls. Tour participants will have a unique opportunity to observe a unit disassembled and see the inner workings of a hydropower facility firsthand.
The guided tour is approximately 1.5 hours and involves climbing several flights of stairs. Not all areas are ADA accessible, though accommodations will be made where possible
Bus transportation will be provided to and from the hotel. Lunch will be on your own.
Additional Information
Membership
Interested in becoming a member of NHA? Want to know how to leverage your current membership? Contact Marla Barnes at [email protected] or call (816) 588-4639 for more information.
Questions and Sponsorship
Interested in how you can get involved in planning the agenda? Looking for brand visibility? Please contact Alex Clune at [email protected] with questions about sponsorship opportunities.
Other NHA Events
For information on other events owned and held by NHA, reach out to Francesca Hadjimichael at [email protected].
Meeting Conduct Policy
As a professional society, the National Hydropower Association is committed to providing an atmosphere that encourages the free expression and exchange of ideas. Consistent with this commitment, it is the policy of the NHA that all participants in NHA activities will enjoy a welcoming environment, free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Read the full policy here.
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