Jackson Day

JACKSON DAY 2009 EVENT SCHEDULE

10:00 – 11:30 AM: MEETING: Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women
Location:  Renaissance Hotel, Fisk Room 1

10:30 – 11:30 AM: MEETING: Tennessee County Chairs
Location:  Renaissance Hotel, Fisk Room 2

12:00 –1:15 PM: CHAIRMAN'S LUNCHEON
Location:  Renaissance Hotel, West Ballroom

1:30 – 3:30 PM: MEETING:  Executive Committee
Location:  Renaissance Hotel, Fisk Room 2

2:00 – 4:00 PM: RECEPTION FOR SHELBY COUNTY RESIDENTS
Location:  Renaissance Hotel's Commerce Restaurant
County party meetings, district caucuses, or other meetings; locations must be arranged on your own.
4:00 PM: HOTEL CHECK-IN TIME

4:15 PM: REGISTRATION TABLES OPEN FOR FINANCE COUNCIL
Location:  Renaissance Hotel, Foyer of East Ballroom

5:00 – 6:00 PM: FINANCE COUNCIL RECEPTION
Location:  Renaissance Hotel, East Ballroom

5:00 PM: REGISTRATION OPEN FOR DINNER
Location:  Nashville Convention Center 3rd Floor Lobby
(Adjacent to Renaissance Hotel Ballroom Foyer)

6:00 PM: DINNER DOORS OPEN
Location:  Convention Center Exhibit Hall, Level 1

6:30 PM: JACKSON DAY DINNER PROGRAM BEGINS

9:00 PM: SENATE CAUCUS AFTER PARTY, $25/person
Location:  Renaissance Hotel, Music City Ballroom

What is Jackson Day?
President Andrew Jackson is widely considered to be the founder of the modern Democratic Party. In his honor, the Tennessee Democratic Party holds an annual fundraiser called Jackson Day. The day includes meetings of statewide Democratic organizations, culminating in a dinner with a keynote speaker. The Jackson Day Dinner that evening, with President Bill Clinton as keynote speaker, is the culmination of a day of hard work and a celebration of our Democratic heritage.

Who is speaking at Jackson Day?
The keynote speaker for Jackson Day is President Bill Clinton. Former Vice President Al Gore will offer remarks. The event co-chairs, Governor Phil Bredesen and former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford, Jr., will also speak.

What time does the event start?
The Finance Council Reception starts at 5pm. Dinner begins promptly at 6:30pm. Please arrive early to allow ample time for parking.

Where can I buy tickets for Jackson Day?

DINNER TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
Finance Council and Governor's Roundtable tickets still available - call the office at (615) 327-9779.