National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education

2026 Annual NAKHE Conference

January 6 - 9, 2026

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Conference Strands

  • New Horizons in Kinesiology
  • Mental Health and Burnout
  • Cohesion and Belonging
  • Leadership and Administration
  • Other

Conference Site

Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
2555 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 321-1300

The deadline for hotel reservation is December 12, 2025.

The Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University hotel is adjacent to Vanderbilt's campus and just a short drive to downtown to get the best of collegiate and honkytonk worlds. As the closest restaurant and outside bar to campus, you'll love our onsite Central Bar & Kitchen, serving American classics with a Southwest flair. The patio brews and live music can't be beat during the season. Some rooms feature stunning views of Vanderbilt Stadium and the Parthenon. You can get around easily with their in/out access to onsite valet and garage parking. 

The Marriott is within walking distance of Midtown, Vanderbilt Stadium, the Parthenon and Centennial Park. You can soak up the vibrant culture nearby. While in Music City, explore Music Row, Bridgestone Arena, and the historic Ryman Auditorium, home to exceptional acoustics and famously known as the birthplace of bluegrass. Downtown, you can indulge in the honky tonks and live country music spots on Broadway, which is also home to shopping, dining and more.

Parking: Daily Parking $30 (0-4 hours), $38 (4-8 hours), $54 (8+ hours). Oversized vehicles $86. Parking rates do not include tax.
Valet parking, fee: 54.00 USD daily

Book Your Hotel Room Here

Airport Transportation: Nashville International Airport (BNA)
No airport shuttle is available to the hotel.

Ride-share services, including Uber and Lyft operate from the Ground Transportation Center, located on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2.

Taxis drop off curbside at Departures and pick up in the South Wing Pick-Up Area of the Ground Transportation Center (GTC).
Base fare: $9, with a rate of $2.50 per mile.
Flat rate: $30 for trips to downtown Nashville and Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
Additional passenger fee: $2 for each passenger accompanying the original passenger to the same destination.

Our Whova event app will assist with ride sharing a few days before the conference begins.

Conference Questions:

For questions regarding the conference program, contact:

Lindsey Nanney
NAKHE Vice President
Conference Program Planner

For questions regarding the conference hotel and logistics, contact:

Kim Scott
NAKHE Convention Manager

Registration

Professional Member Registered by 11/15/25 $390.00Register now
This registration type is restricted to members.
Professional Non-Member Registered by 11/15/25 $525.00Register now
Emeritus Member Registered by 11/15/25 $240.00Register now
This registration type is restricted to members.
Student Member Registered by 11/15/25 $230.00Register now
This registration type is restricted to members.
Student Non-Member Registered by 11/15/25 $305.00Register now
Administrative Registration FREERegister now
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2026 NAKHE Conference Sponsors

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