An explosion occurred Tuesday near the Gaylord Orpyland Hotel, damaging
some of the exhibit hall area and thereby forcing organizers to cancel the expo
portion of the 2012 Crawford Contractor Connection.
According to an e-mail sent out by event organizers this morning: “No
alternative space is available. The Wednesday Welcome Reception will be
relocated to the Tennessee Ballroom and Lobby with expanded hours from 5:00 PM
until 9:00 PM. You are certainly invited to attend the Welcome Reception
and network with the attendees. The Thursday and Friday schedules will
continue unchanged (with meals relocated) including the Thursday evening trip
to the Wildhorse Saloon. This information will be posted and displayed at
the hotel but if you are not onsite, please share with your onsite personnel as
soon as possible. Your registered attendees should also receive a general
communication related to this incident and modified schedule later this morning.”