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We have negotiated a room block 

at the conference hotel-

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Book your room by August 22, 2025

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PLATINUM SPONSORS




Make plans to attend our

StorageGives Fundraising Banquet raising funds for 


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    We have a 3-day schedule full of world class speakers and tradeshow! 

    Day One will kick off with a few General SessionsOur Trade Show opens that evening followed by our StorageGives Fundraising Dinner & Auction. Be sure to stick around for the dinner and the LIVE music! No cost for admission, this is included in your registration!

    Day Two is full of education, round table discussions, and lively debates. All the fun wraps in time to enjoy an evening on the town!

    Day Three showcases our Managers and Owners Summits that you certainly don't want to miss as well as an industry update and case study.

    The full Conference Program will be available closer to the event.



    Vendors - contact info@tnssa.net to sign up for special sponsorship opportunities! 

    MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS

    Stacie Maxwell

    Secure Lease

    Bob Copper

    Self Storage 101

    Ashley Oblinger

    Weissmann, Zucker, Euster, + Katz

    Brett Copper

    Copper Storage Management

    Grace Totty

    Absolute Storage Management

    Larry Oxenham

    American Society for Asset Protection

    Mason Levy

    Swivl

    Nigel Kreft

    Elevate Structures

    Melissa Huff

    Lighthouse Storage Solutions

    Brian Oakley

    10 Federal

    Clay Powers

    Stor-Alot Self Storage

    Anne Blackwell

    Equicap

    EVENT SCHEDULE

    One ticket price for all 3 days includes: all educational sessions, trade show, fundraising banquet & live music event on Monday evening, breakfast buffet on Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, and lunch on Tuesday.

    MONDAY SEPT 15

    Doors open at 12pm
    (vendor setup from 10am - 4pm)


    12 - 1pm Registration & Check-In

    1pm AI in Operations - 

    Stacie Maxwell & Brett Copper

    2:20pm AI in Technology -

    Brett Copper, Stacie Maxwell, 

    Mason Levy & Brian Oakley

    3:15pm Homes for Our Troops 

    4pm Break for Room Check-in

    5 - 6pm Trade Show Open

    6 - 9:30pm  Charity Reception -  Banquet, Cocktails, Fundraising Auction, LIVE Music by Blackwater Southern

    TUESDAY SEPT 16

    8am Breakfast Buffet

    9am   Building & Development - 

         Clay Powers & Nigel Kreft

    10am   Legal Session: 2025 Legal Updates / Q&A - 

    Ashley Oblinger

    12pm Lunch 

    12:30 - 2:30pm Trade Show Open 

    2:30pm   Round Tables 

    3:30pm  The Great Debates -

                         Bob Copper vs. Grace Totty

    5pm Go Explore Knoxville!


    WEDNESDAY SEPT 17

    8am Breakfast Buffet

    9am MANAGERS SUMMIT

    Operations & Marketing -

         Stacie Maxwell

    9am OWNERS SUMMIT

    Asset Protection -

                         Larry Oxenham

     Auditing Your Property - 

                    Melissa Huff

    11:15  State of the Industry -

    Anne Blackwell & Jesse Luke 


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    NOTICE TO TENANTS

    The TNSSA thanks you for supporting our industry. However, the TNSSA is a not-for-profit trade association and does not mediate or resolve disputes between self storage operators and tenants. For issues with your facility or unit, please review your rental agreement and contact the individual named there. Alternatively, call, email, or visit the facility in person to address and resolve the concern. TNSSA does not have the power, authority, or ability to remedy any disputes between an operator and a tenant.

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