It’s Convention Time in Tennessee

The 130th Insurors of Tennessee Annual Convention currently known as Insurefest is rapidly approaching on October 2123. The first convention was held in Nashville in 1893 by the founders of the organization that would become the Insurors of Tennessee. We are proud to be celebrating our 130th year in service to members across the state of Tennessee. This year we are excited to be back in Knoxville with Insurefest for the first time since 2015 to conduct the business of the association, learn about key insurance topics from a slate of exceptional speakers, and spend some time together experiencing all Knoxville has to offer.

So, perhaps we should also address the “elephant” in the room if you’ll pardon the pun. This is the same weekend the University of Tennessee Volunteers travel about 310 miles down the road to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to play the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. As you may recall, the University of Tennessee won that game last year 52-49 and somehow Neyland Stadium goal posts ended up in the Tennessee River. No doubt, this will be a big game for both teams again this year. The great news is that we will be hosting a Watch Party at the

hotel complete with game snacks and beverages so you will be able to watch the game and cheer for your team on Saturday evening. If the Volunteers win the football game again this year, it’s great to celebrate. However, please be sure no hotel property ends up in the Tennessee River in a moment of exuberance. Note: Our host venue will also allow us to showcase other football games during our party if you prefer another game.

Preview of Insurefest 2023 by Day of Conference

We have a great conference planned for attendees once again this year. Provided below is a day-by-day preview of the event to help you know what to expect and to plan your participation in the event.

Sunday, October 21, 2023 – On Sunday, our Board of Directors will hold their 4th quarter meeting where substantive decisions are usually made setting the course for the next year and beyond. The Women in Insurance (WINS) group will convene for a session that features team trivia, which

The third Saturday in October historically carries with it great significance on calendars in Tennessee, Alabama and across the South for that matter. For many years, the third Saturday in October was the date the University of Tennessee and the University of Alabama met for a Southeastern Conference football classic. Beginning in 1928, the rivalry was scheduled on its traditional date. It was around this time General Robert Neyland became the head coach of the team to put the Tennessee Volunteers on a path to regularly challenge the Alabama Crimson Tide for the top spot in the SEC. The title “the third Saturday in October” became official in 1939. In 1992 the normal order of scheduling for the two schools was disrupted by conference realignment and the split of the SEC into the East and West divisions. Nevertheless, the game was scheduled intermittently in the month of October on numerous occasions. Once again, this year the game will be played on the third Saturday in October at Alabama renewing the tradition established in 1928.