Hotel Information

The Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center will again play host to MidSouthCon this year. It has over 40,000 square feet of meeting space, and it is set in the midst of 175 beautifully wooded acres located just on the outskirts of Memphis. You can read more about the hotel and conference center on the Whispering Woods website.
 

Room Cost

The rooms are priced at a flat rate of $86.00 per night, and just in case you want to spend some extra time in Memphis, you can get the convention rate from March 11th to the 16th.
 

Reservations

You can make reservations by either calling (662) 895-2941 and asking for the special rate for MidSouthCon 28 (group code - 39576)

Note: we always sell out our hotels, so you should reserve your room as early as possible.
   

Airport Shuttle

A complimentary airport shuttle service is available to and from Memphis International Airport (from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm daily). Upon arrival, just call 662-895-2941 for pick up outside baggage claim. Contact the front desk 24 hours prior to departure to arrange return transportation to Memphis International Airport.
   

Directions

Directions From:

Memphis International Airport - Exit airport to I-240 East towards Nashville to 385 East/ Bill Morris Parkway. Exit Hacks Cross Road south; continue for 4.5 miles. Whispering Woods is on left.

I-40 Westbound from Nashville - Go West to I-240. Take I-240 South to 385 East/Bill Morris Parkway. Exit Hacks Cross Road south; continue for 4.5 miles. Whispering Woods is on left.

I-40 Eastbound from Arkansas - Go East to I-240. Take I-240 towards Jackson, MS; continue on I-240 towards Nashville (not I-55 South) to 385 East/Bill Morris Parkway. Exit Hacks Cross Road south; continue for 4.5 miles. Whispering Woods is on left.

I-55 Southbound from Arkansas - Go South to I-240 East towards Nashville to 385 East/Bill Morris Parkway. Exit Hacks Cross Road south; continue for 4.5 miles. Whispering Woods is on left.

I-55 Northbound from Jackson, Mississippi - Exit State Highway 302 East/Goodman Road; continue East for 14 miles. At Hacks Cross Road intersection, turn left. At second light, turn right. Whispering Woods is straight ahead.

   

Mission

Our primary focuses are literacy and education. To that end, we have held an annual convention in Memphis, TN for over two decades hosting numerous authors, editors, scientists, and artists. We also hold a free seminar for educators and librarians, a writers' conference with workshops by award winning authors and editors, and annual student art and writing contests.

Non-Profit

MidSouthCon is presented by Mid-South Science and Fictions Conventions Inc. a non-profit type 501(c)(3) Corporation. Donations are welcome (and are tax deductible).

Contact

Address: MidSouthCon
P.O. Box 17724
Memphis, TN 38187-0724
info@midsouthcon.org
www.midsouthcon.org