The Thing Nashville
A live event for entrepreneurs and leaders ready to master strategy, scaling, cash flow, and more.
June 30 – July 1, 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin, TN
2 Days | 7 Sessions | 16+ Speakers | 1 Purpose
Inspiring You to Action
Connecting You to Community
Equipping You to Scale
Is This Event For You?
Where Strategy Meets Action.
The Thing is built to give you in-the-trenches insight from entrepreneurs, marketers, creators, and leaders who are actually doing the work. These aren’t “someday” ideas or recycled fluff. This is what’s working right now in real businesses.
From the main stage to exclusive VIP and VVIP bonus sessions, every talk is packed with tactics you can apply before you even leave the room. No breakouts. No decision fatigue. Everyone hears every speaker. And because we’re all in one room, the conversation builds and your clarity compounds.
Whether you’re wrestling with strategy, scaling, clarity, or cash flow we’ll help you to find solutions. From the stage to the seat next to you, everyone is there to help you achieve your goals.
We’ve built in hot seats, Q&A, real-time conversations, panels, interviews, and a few surprises. You’ll leave with your questions answered, a clear path forward, and a plan to make it real.
What You'll Learn
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Scaling in real time – What’s actually working for growth in today’s uncertain economy
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Mastering marketing – From email to social to media creation—without selling your soul
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Content with purpose – Using podcasts, video, and AI tools to reach the right audience
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Innovation under pressure – Staying creative when the stakes are high
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Authenticity that connects – Showing up real, and still winning in the marketplace
Our speakers aren’t here to impress you. They’re here to equip you—with the same tools and frameworks they use in their own businesses every day.
That’s the difference.
This isn’t theoretical. It’s tactical, practical, and personal.
Unlike your typical lecture style conference, at The Thing, you get to learn together and play together with the speakers, blurring the lines so that we’re all peers working on our thing and sharing our expertise and wisdom with each other.
The Thing Experience
One Event, Three Options
The Main Thing
Monday, June 30 & Tuesday, July 1
- 2-Days of Networking
- 7 Sessions with 16+Talks between Monday and Tuesday
- Gain Clarity and Encouragement
- Get Inspired to take Action
- Connect to a vibrant community
The VIP Thing
Sunday, June 29 to Tuesday, July 1
- 3-Days of Collaborating
- VIP Workshop on Sunday
- 7 Sessions with 16+Talks between Monday and Tuesday
The VVIP Thing
Saturday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 1
- 3.5 Days Focused on Growing Your Business
- VVIP Dinner on Saturday night
- VVIP Whiteboard Sessions with lunch on Sunday
- 7 Sessions with 16+Talks between Monday and Tuesday
- Special VVIP Event on Saturday night.
Event Highlights
What Happens at The Thing
- Mainstage keynotes that inspire and activate
- Panel discussions where you hear from people doing the work
- Speakers who don’t hide in green rooms, they sit beside you
- Deep conversations that go way past business and get real
- Creative collisions, collaborations, and connections that last
- An intentional culture, rooted in purpose, fueled by action, and shaped by The Thing Manifesto
- Surprise bonuses like, private events, special dinners, and unforgettable surprise moments
Why The Thing Works?
Because we built it different.
No fluff. No hype. No “networking” that feels gross.
Just real people, real momentum, and real transformation.
The Thing Is Built on 3 Pillars
🧩 Belonging by Default
You don’t have to earn your way in. If you’re here, you’re one of us.
🚀 Ideas in Motion
Get clear, and finally take action on the ideas that keep you up at night.
🤝 Shared Brilliance
This isn’t a room full of takers. It’s a room full of people who show up to build together.
What Can I Expect?
- 2 Days
- 7 Sessions
- 16+ Speakers
Who The Thing is For?
We’re not trying to be everything for everyone. If you see yourself in any of these, you’re in the right place:
🚀 Big-Hearted Entrepreneurs
You have bold ideas and the drive to make them real. You want to build something meaningful, create real impact, and see tangible results. But you need help.
🎨 Creatives, Leaders, and Dreamers
You’ve been told you’re “too much,” “too passionate,” or “too different”—but you know your unique energy is your strength. Here, your creativity and vision aren’t just welcome; they’re celebrated.
🌟 Visionaries Who Break the Mold
You crave a community that values boldness, innovation, and authenticity over conformity. You’re looking for a place where big thinking is encouraged and new ideas are championed.
🤝 Collaborators Seeking Connection
You’re tired of going it alone. You want clarity, support, and genuine relationships. If you’re ready to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside a generous community, The Thing is for you.
Who The Thing Isn't For?
The Thing is intentionally designed—and that means it’s not the right fit for:
🚫 People who lead with ego
If you’re only here to pitch yourself, dominate conversations, or collect contacts without contributing—this isn’t your room.
🚫 Transactional takers
We believe in building with generosity. If you’re asking “What do I get?” before “How can I give?”—this probably isn’t your scene.
🚫 The status-quo crowd
If you’re satisfied with surface-level, comfortable with conformity, or looking for the same-old-same-old conference experience, we’re not your vibe.
🚫 Lone wolves
If you’re not open to collaboration, connection, or community—The Thing won’t work for you. We go further together.
Registration Details
Secure Your Spot
This is where your next chapter begins. Whether you’re just discovering your Thing or ready to take it louder, further, and deeper, join us in Nashville. And we’ll save you a seat.
The Main Thing
June 30 & July 1- 2 Incredible Days working ON your business
- Welcome Resource Pack from The Thing
- 7 Large Group Sessions
- Catered Lunch on Monday and Tuesday
- Guaranteed Seating to All Sessions
- Access to The Thing Hub Private Facebook Community
The VIP Thing
June 29 to July 1- Includes everything in The Main Thing
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- Bonus VIP ONLY Day on Sunday. This is a FULL day of learning and collaboration focuses on the path forward to getting your brand know. Also includes a welcome lunch and beverages.
- Reserved VIP Seating for Main Sessions
- Autographed books from several of the speakers
- Limited Number of Attendees
The VVIP Thing
June 28 to July 1- Includes everything in The Main Thing
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- Everything in The VIP THING
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- Welcome dinner on Saturday, June 28 at a Nashville restaurant just for VVIP attendees.
- All Day VVIP on Sunday with a Help Seat where you can get help not only from some of our amazing speakers but our incredibly talented attendees.
- A Bonus Day and a half that will shape the future of your business
- Extremely Limited Number of Attendees
Curated Sessions to Help You Grow
Speakers and Guests
The vision from the beginning was clear, blur the lines between speakers and attendees. Many of our current speakers started as attendees and are now leading us. We have saved a seat for you at the table.
Past attendees and speakers have worked with brands like Disney, NBA, Amazon, USPS, TED, Nickelodeon, NASA, Farmers Insurance, Ford Motor Company, WB, Walmart, and Pepsi. From successful startups, global marketing firms, and small businesses on and offline.
Some of our past speakers have included:
- Lee Cockerell, former Disney Vice President
- Butch Hartman, creator of Fairly Odd Parents
- Rachel Miller Facebook growth specialist
- Jeff Goins, celebrated author, and speaker
- Leigh Holt Artist and Brand Manager
- Ken Davis, renown speaker trainer
- Jonathan Lee Iverson, The Last Ringmaster for Ringling Brothers Circus
- and more
Meet Our Host
Terry Weaver, business coach and idea strategist.
He specializes in helping remarkable leaders navigate the galaxy of entrepreneurship. His biggest goal is to help YOU discover what you really want and help discover the map to head in the direction and arrive at the destination.
The Thing is a response to that goal.
It brings the best leaders, speakers, and change-makers together in one room. Creating a curated environment that allows attendees unprecedented access to speakers and sponsors. While inspiring them to grab hold of their dreams and chase after them.
None of our dreams will survive alone. Let’s build them together.
Official Sponsors and Partners
You Don’t Need Another Event.
You Need a Breakthrough.
If you’re…
- tired of going it alone
- chasing other people’s paths
- ready to do your Thing and do it well
This is where you need to be.
So come. Share your Thing with the world.
You’ll walk in an attendee, and leave a part of a community.
And watch what happens when the right room believes in it with you.
Our Host Venue & City
Just Outside Nashville
The Thing Nashville 2025 is hosted at Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin. Located on I-65 near Cool Springs Galleria, just south of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee.
The Drury Plaza has meeting space where we’ll meet together around tables. Building community, each other and our businesses. It’s located just minutes from great dining, historic Franklin and Nashville’s infamous coffee scene.
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin
A block of rooms has been reserved for the event. Please make your reservations by Wednesday, May 28, 2025 to receive your group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.
To get the discounted rate with free parking, breakfast and evening snacks use the link below.