Tennessee Otolaryngology Society

The signal, amplified.
Annual Meeting 2026.

Three days of CME-accredited education, resident competition, and collegial fellowship for otolaryngology clinicians across Tennessee — hosted in Franklin.

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Dates
November 6–8, 2026
Venue
Hilton Franklin Cool Springs
CME Activity
#125184
Format
In person
About the meeting

Built for the working otolaryngologist.

TOSAM brings together practicing otolaryngologists, residents, and allied clinicians from across Tennessee for a weekend of accredited education and case discussion — anchored this year by a focused track on AI in Otolaryngology.

Beyond the CME day, the weekend includes a Friday evening cocktail reception, a golf tournament at The Sanctuary, and the Sunday Resident Quiz Bowl pitting Vanderbilt against UT Memphis.

3Days of programming, Fri–Sun
1Full CME day, Saturday
2Residency programs in the Quiz Bowl
18Holes at The Sanctuary golf tournament
Schedule

Three days, Friday through Sunday.

Times are placeholders — swap in your finalized run-of-show before launch.

Friday · Nov 6

Welcome & Networking Evening

3:00–5:30 PM
Registration & check-inBadge and syllabus pickup
4:00–5:30 PM
TOS Board & Planning Committee meetingClosed session for officers and committee members
6:00–8:00 PM
Cocktail receptionExhibit hall opens with Aerin Medical, RhineX, and other sponsors
Saturday · Nov 7

Main Scientific & Practice Management Day

7:00–8:00 AM
Breakfast & exhibit hallContinental breakfast with exhibitors
8:00–8:15 AM
Welcome & opening remarksTOS President — state of the society, meeting overview
8:15–9:00 AM
Keynote — TN legislative & healthcare policy updateScope-of-practice, TennCare, and bills affecting ENT practice
9:00–9:45 AM
Rhinology updateOffice-based turbinate reduction, posterior nasal nerve ablation (CPT 31242/31243), biologics for CRSwNP
9:45–10:15 AM
Break & exhibit hallCoffee service
10:15–11:00 AM
Sleep medicine in ENTHypoglossal nerve stimulation updates, DISE, pediatric OSA management
11:00–11:45 AM
Pediatric ENT updateRecurrent AOM management, tonsillectomy bleeding protocols, foreign body pearls
11:45–1:00 PM
Lunch & exhibit hallPlated lunch; optional sponsor product theaters (2 × 15 min slots)
1:00–1:45 PM
Head & neck oncology updateThyroid nodule workup updates, HPV-related disease trends, survivorship care
1:45–2:30 PM
Sports medicine ENTConcussion and vestibular management, on-field airway emergencies — drawing on Nashville pro sports team experience
2:30–3:00 PM
Break & exhibit hallCoffee service
3:00–3:45 PM
Laryngology updateLPR/GERD controversies, in-office laryngeal procedures, care of the professional voice user
3:45–4:30 PM
Practice management panelPrior authorization and payer denial trends, ENT-specific coding updates, independent vs. employed practice landscape in TN
4:30–5:00 PM
AI in OtolaryngologyAmbient documentation, AI-assisted coding/prior authorization support, and clinical decision tools
5:00–6:00 PM
Transition / free timeTravel to The Sanctuary and Social Club
6:00–9:00 PM
TOS Golf TournamentThe Sanctuary and Social Club — scramble format with awards; open bar and light fare at the clubhouse
Sunday · Nov 8

Half-Day Close-Out

7:30–8:15 AM
Breakfast & exhibit hall farewellLast chance for exhibitor conversations
8:15–9:00 AM
Otology updateCochlear implant candidacy expansion, vestibular disorders — what to refer and when
9:00–9:45 AM
Facial plastics updateReconstructive vs. cosmetic scope-of-practice issues, Mohs reconstruction timing
9:45–10:15 AM
BreakCoffee service
10:15–11:15 AM
Resident Quiz BowlVanderbilt vs. UT Memphis — head-to-head, audience-judged competition
11:15–11:30 AM
Closing remarks & TOSAM 2027 previewTOS President — thank-yous, save-the-date, quiz bowl trophy presentation
11:30 AM
Adjourn
Registration rates

Choose your registration tier.

Select the tier that applies to you when you register below.

Resident / Fellow
$150
  • Full CME day access
  • Friday reception
  • Quiz Bowl entry
  • Golf tournament
TOS Member — APP
$225
  • Full CME day access
  • Friday reception
  • Golf tournament
  • Member rate
TOS Member — Physician
$325
  • Full CME day access
  • Friday reception
  • Golf tournament
  • Member rate
Non-Member
$425
  • Full CME day access
  • Friday reception
  • Golf tournament
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Commercial supporters.

Interested in joining as a commercial supporter? LOA deadline October 30, 2026 · tnotosociety@gmail.com

Venue

Hilton Franklin Cool Springs.

601 Corporate Centre Dr, Franklin, TN 37067

A discounted group rate is held for TOSAM attendees for stays November 6–8, 2026. Book using the link below — it's valid for the contracted meeting dates only.

Book your room at the group rate →

Need to stay outside the contracted dates, or make a change to an existing reservation? Those changes can't be made through the booking link — contact the hotel directly:
Chandni Patel ("Cece"), Sales Coordinator
Cpatel@chartwellhospitality.com · 615-550-1650