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Join a thousand gamers for a weekend of 24-hour gaming, events, and charity fundraising at Tennessee Game Days.
Join a thousand gamers for a weekend of 24-hour gaming, events, and charity fundraising at Tennessee Game Days.
Supporting Second Harvest Food Bank
March 26-29, 2026
March 4-7, 2027
Experience a weekend of gaming while helping fight hunger in Middle Tennessee. 10% of every ticket goes directly to Second Harvest Food Bank.
Supporting Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital
October 1-4, 2026
September 30 - October 3, 2027
Join us for our fall convention where 10% of every ticket supports Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
700 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067
The main ballroom opens at 7pm Thursday for general admission. Hotel guests and volunteers get a head start in the side rooms at 3pm. The game library closes nightly around 11pm — but if you have a game out, no worries, just return it in the morning. Registration is in the convention center lobby (north of the hotel lobby) — pick up your badge there. As you leave for the weekend, drop your clean lanyards into Rick's old suitcase to reduce waste!
Welcome! Your badge includes a QR code linking to a weekend FAQ. The game library is right next to registration and is a great place to get into a game. Strike up a conversation: "Love that game — do you need another player?" or "That game's been on my radar — do you have room for one more?" Look for Players Needed and Teacher Needed signs in the ballroom. And we have organized events throughout the weekend that guarantee you a seat at the table.
The convention is focused on open gaming with a strong emphasis on family strategy games (Eurogames) and modern conflict games. You'll find games like Catan, Power Grid, Memoir '44, and Twilight Imperium. We have less focus on miniatures games, TTRPGs, or collectible card games. That said, if you can get someone to play it with you, go for it.
Absolutely! While many people come with friends, it's fine to fly solo. The vast majority of attendees are friendly and welcoming. "Players Needed" signs help you spot games with open seats. Hang out in the library and when someone grabs a game you like, ask if they are looking for players. Join our organized events.
We offer affordable and delicious hot lunch on-site throughout the weekend. A limited number of tickets are for sale at Registration. We post the day's menu in Discord as soon as we know it. The Cool Springs area also has dozens of restaurant options within a mile of the hotel. Check your badge QR code.
Yes! We have tournaments, game shows, the TGD Tour of Gaming Destinations teaching track, and more. Check our Events page for descriptions, and your badge for the full schedule. Organize your own in #meetup on Discord.
10% of every ticket purchased goes to one of our charity partners: Second Harvest Food Bank in the spring and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in the fall.
Not at all! We have an extensive library with dozens of popular games available throughout the weekend. But you're welcome to bring your favorites to share with others.
In the hotel's parking lot, yes. On a gaming table, unlikely. The hotel has instituted a parking fee, but TGD attendees are exempt. If you are charged for parking, simply visit the hotel's front desk and they will straighten it out.
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