Be in the know and prepared for the upcoming Shed Builder Expo in Tennessee, Sept. 24-25.
Are you ready to head to Knoxville?
Why? Because the industry’s premier trade show, Shed Builder Expo (www.ShedBuilderExpo.com),
will take place Sept. 24-25 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Tennessee.
Over two days at the end of September, attendees have the opportunity to visit with exhibitors providing products and services, from lumber to business software; network with shed-building family, friends, and colleagues; and learn from industry and topic experts.
EDUCATION & EXHIBITS
Each morning, educational sessions, workshops, and presentations by industry experts and exhibitors will be held before the Shed Builder Expo floor opens. These sessions will take place from 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Final session and workshop information wasn’t available at press time, so visit ShedBuilderExpo.com for updates.
Once the sessions are done for the day, the show floor will open for attendees, and the 2025 edition of Shed Builder Expo has the most exhibitors yet signed up to display their products and services. More than 140 companies will set up in the Knoxville Convention Center to help you build, market, and sell your portable structures.
From lumber to financing, from design to delivery, you’ll find something for every part of your shed-building business.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
7:00 am — Registration Opens
8:00 am — Workshops & Presentations
9:30 am — Workshops & Presentations
10:30 am — Floor Opens
5:30 pm — Floor Closes
Thursday, September 25, 2025
7:00 am — Registration Opens
8:00 am — Workshops & Presentations
9:30 am — Workshops & Presentations
10:30 am — Floor Opens
2:30 pm — Floor Closes
For companies exhibiting in Knoxville, move-in will take place Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Move-out is scheduled from 2:31 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25.
CONVENTION CENTER, PARKING INFO
Built in 2002, the Knoxville Convention Center is a 500,000-square-foot facility perfectly positioned alongside the picturesque landscape of the World’s Fair Park and between the urban core of the city and the campus of the University of Tennessee.
There are several convenient parking areas for Shed Builder Expo attendees.
The Locust Street Parking Garage is a short walk across the Sky Bridge to the Knoxville Convention Center. Points of entry are on Locust Street and Walnut Street. There is free parking weeknights when entering after 6 p.m. and free parking all weekend. Weekday rates are $1/hour and $7 max/day.
The Main Street Garage offers the same rates as on Locust Street. The Langley Garage, off Walnut Street, offers free parking on weekends and weekdays after 6 p.m. Weekday rates are $3/30 minutes, $2 thereafter/30 minutes, $14 max/day.
Nearby public parking lots can be found on World’s Fair Park Drive (North and Fort Kid lots).
For more parking information, visit https://www.visitknoxville.com/plan-your-visit/transportation-maps/parking.
ABOUT KNOXVILLE
Visit Knoxville (www.visitknoxville.com) says, “A big city with hometown feels, Knoxville serves up endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, rich history, arts, and culture—with an honest dose of Southern hospitality.
“Foodies crave us, and music lovers keep tuning in.”
Knoxville is at the crossroads of major interstates I-75, I-40, and I-81 and within a day’s drive of half the U.S. population. McGhee-Tyson Airport serves the region with 30 direct flights.
As the first capital of Tennessee, Knoxville is proud of its heritage and committed to preserving it. The East Tennessee History Center holds the key to Knoxville’s past. Ever-changing, award-winning exhibits tell the history of the people, places, and events that shaped this region from the time of the Cherokee until the World’s Fair in 1982.
Knoxville is one of America’s most vibrant cities for live music. From classical to bluegrass, country to rock, live music is on the Square, on the streets, and on the stages of the historic Bijou and Tennessee Theatres, hosting concerts and Broadway shows as well as performances by the Knoxville Opera Company, the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.
Of course, you’ll need to eat, and Knoxville has more than its fair share of culinary arts as well. Tennessee’s first James Beard Award Winner, Joseph Lenn, is the owner of J.C. Holdway and is one of several Blackberry Farm chefs who operate restaurants in Knoxville.
Chef Matthew Gallagher operates Emilia, serving Italian-inspired cuisine in a crisp atmosphere. The Old City is home to Lonesome Dove, a Western Bistro operated by celebrity chef and University of Tennessee grad Tim Love.
Knoxville boasts a vibrant downtown with a variety of eateries. Gay Street and Market Square are popular destinations for food and entertainment and are a short trolley ride away from the convention center.
Trolley rides are free, so be sure to take advantage of this popular form of transportation.
While you’re downtown, be sure to visit one of the many rooftop restaurants and bars for some spectacular views. Popular ones include 530 Lounge on top of the Hyatt, Radius Rooftop Lounge on top of the Embassy Suites, and Preservation Pub in Market Square.
How about some other unexpected Knoxville flavors? For Knoxville’s version of hot chicken, go see Miss Jackie at Jackie’s Dream. She always serves with a smile but make no mistake—hot is hot!
Yassin’s Falafel House not only claims some of the best Middle Eastern cuisine around but has also been recognized by Good Morning America as the “Nicest Place in America.”
If your sweet tooth is in control (or maybe out of control), sample sundaes at the Phoenix Pharmacy & Fountain or try some swirled soft serve at Cruze Farm Creamery.
Other popular Knoxville attractions include:
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame—The only facility in the world dedicated to preserving the history of women’s basketball.
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture—Exhibits in this facility on the University of Tennessee’s campus showcase the geological, historical, and artistic past of Tennessee and cultures from around the globe.
Zoo Knoxville—One of the premier zoological experiences in the southeast where guests come face to face with the world’s most fascinating animals.
The Sunsphere—Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, the Sunsphere stands 266 feet tall with 26 stories and is topped by a 75-foot gold-colored, glass-paneled sphere. No trip to Knoxville would be complete without a 360° view of the city from the 4th Floor Observation Deck.
If you’re looking for a daytrip or even an overnight excursion, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are less than two hours away and are home to Dollywood and many other popular attractions.
For nature lovers a must see is the world-famous Smokey Mountain National Park outside of Gatlinburg. The park is considered to be the top national park in the country.
INAUGURAL SHED WEEK
Shed Sales Summit, NSRA (National Shed Rental Association) Conference, and Shed Builder Expo are inviting the industry to be a part of the first ever Shed Week. The three entities have come together to give the shed industry an all-inclusive experience of three separate events held over four consecutive days in September.
The three-fold partnership is due in part to the industry’s ongoing collective collaboration to, “bring the industry together,” says Shed Builder Expo Management. “We are here to serve the industry in the best way possible, and joining forces with Shed Sales Summit and NSRA makes sense.”
Shed Week will encompass the whole industry, with something for everyone, from shed manufacturers and builders to shed dealers and haulers. Each event will focus on different aspects of the industry and provide education, inspiration, and a sense of camaraderie, that any shed professional would be remiss not to attend.
The Shed Sales Summit’s (www.ShedSalesSummit.com) goal is to provide those in attendance with actionable knowledge on improving product sales while equipping attendees with the professional skills and personal motivation needed to excel.
The NSRA Conference (www.TheNSRA.com) will explore views that promote the general welfare of all those involved in rent to own through keynote speakers and breakout sessions. NSRA’s mission has always been to serve companies in the shed industry, helping them to operate in compliance with regulations and ensure the health of the entire industry.
Shed Builder Expo is the one event that brings top building material manufacturers, distributors and product suppliers together, in one location, with a focus on building sheds better. Attendees will see the latest new products, software, and services developed specifically for shed building and sales operations. Each day of this two-day event begins with seminars, workshops, and product demonstrations before the exhibit hall opens.
Shed Week will kick off on Monday, Sept. 22, with the Shed Sales Summit, followed by the NSRA Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and capped off by Shed Builder Expo on Wednesday and Thursday Sept. 24-25th.
Visit the event websites for more information about scheduling, start time, cost, and speakers.
REGISTER TO ATTEND
There’s still time to sign up and attend the Shed Builder Expo in Knoxville.
Visit www.ShedBuilderExpo.com (registration for all Shed Week events are available there) and fill out the form, or call 616-575-9998 or fax a request to 616-582-6300 for a registration form.
Are you ready to be Knoxville-bound?
