125th TAOP Annual Congress

Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians

October 22 - 25, 2026
The Park Vista Hotel
Gatlinburg, TN

24 COPE Accredited CE Hours, including Mandatory Drug Diversion Course

Member Pricing:
Daily Rate: Thursday-Saturday $250, Sunday $200
Combo Discount for all days $800

Non-Member Pricing:
Daily Rate: Thursday-Saturday $350, Sunday $300
Combo Discount for all days $1,200

Add-on Course:
Drug Diversion-Sunday $150

Educational Program

  • CE classes on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, 8 am to 3 pm (times subject to change)

Congress Highlights

  • Exhibit Hall (Thursday & Friday) with complimentary lunch
  • Thursday President's Reception
  • Friday Evening Reception
  • Saturday Social Event

*Registration fee includes all events. Additional meals for guests can be purchased when registering.

SPEAKERS

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES (TBD)

Park Vista Hotel Group Rate starting at $153.00 per night. Cut-off for the room block is 9/25/2026, 11:59pm.
*Room block link will be sent with registration confirmation email.
*Register by 10/10/2026 to avoid additional charges. Last day to cancel with a refund is 10/10/2026. There will be a $50.00 Administrative fee for all cancellations. Any cancellations after 10/10/2026 will not be refunded due to food costs that have already been submitted.

*Late Registration available after 10/10/2026 - Members $950, Non-Members $1450.

Congress Information for PARAs

PARA Registration

PARA CE Lecture Schedules (TBD)

Educational Program

  • Thursday, October 22: 6 hours CE + Paraoptometric breakfast
  • Friday, October 23: 6 hours CE + Paraoptometric breakfast

Congress Highlights

  • Exhibit Hall (Thursday & Friday) with complimentary lunch
  • Friday Evening Reception

Paras are welcome to attend events listed above
Registration Fee: $125 Includes access to all sessions and events for both days.

Accommodations: Exclusive Park Vista Hotel Group Rate: Starting at $153.00 per night (Room block link provided in the registration confirmation email). Cut-off for the room block is 9/25/2026, 11:59pm.

Important Dates

  • Early Registration Deadline: 10/9/2026
  • Last Day for Refunds: 10/9/2026 (Subject to $25 administrative fee)
  • Late Registration (after 10/9/2026): $175

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills, connect with colleagues, and enjoy the beautiful Gatlinburg scenery!

Note: Cancellations after 10/9/2026 are non-refundable due to pre-committed food costs.
Register now to secure your spot at this exciting event!