Local Information & Travel
The 2025 Joint Statistical Meetings will be held at the Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, TN 37203
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Local Information & Travel |
Time Zone
Nashville is in the Central Time Zone.
Airport
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Restaurants
With nearly 200 new restaurants opening in the past two years, including plenty of options within easy walking distance of downtown hotels, you won’t likely visit the same place twice. Explore ahead of JSM and discover The Taste of Music City.
Area Attractions
Nashville is best known for music, of course, but there are lots of other places to explore—a dynamic art scene, family-friendly museums and parks, lakes, and bike trails. Visit Music City also has a long list of tour options for those wanting to explore with experts.
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JSM Caregiver Grants |
The ASA is committed to fostering inclusive and supportive professional environments. By offering this grant funding, we hope to remove barriers and create pathways for caregivers to participate fully in JSM.
The ASA will reimburse members for costs of privately arranged child or elder care expenses, up to a maximum of $300 USD per family. Priority will be given to those presenting on the official JSM program. Up to 25 grants are available.
How to Apply
To be considered for a grant, you must submit a request via the 2025 JSM Caregiver Grant Application Form by June 15, 2025. Be prepared to include the following:
- Name and email address
- JSM registration confirmation
- Program participation information
- Projected amount of care expenses for the time of the meeting
To receive reimbursement, grant recipients will need to submit receipts for the care expenses with dates of care and names of dependents by August 22, 2025.
Local Resources for Child Care Services and Day Camps
- Care.com
- Music City Kids Club
- Nashville Youth After-school and Summer Programs
- Kids Out and About Summer Camp
- Nashville Scene
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Accessibility and Inclusion |
The American Statistical Association strives to foster accessible spaces during the Joint Statistical Meetings. Here’s what’s already part of our conference planning process:
- Keynote and plenary sessions have live captioning.
- Speakers use microphones for all sessions.
- Clearly marked reserved seating is available in every session room for wheelchairs/scooters.
- The ASA works with individuals who request accommodation (via JSM registration) based on their session selections.
- All conference facilities are accessible to wheelchair and scooter users.
- Elevators are marked, and staff can help you identify elevators to navigate to your next session or meeting.
- Our hotel team works with attendees who need hotel accommodation.
- Attendees have access to a nursing/lactation room.
- There are all-gender restrooms.
- There is a quiet reflection space for those in need of a place to pray or take a respite from conference activity.
Hotels
Most JSM events will be held at the Music City Center; however, some meetings and other events will take place at the Omni Nashville.
There are housing blocks set up at the Omni Nashville and Embassy Suites to accommodate JSM attendees with mobility needs. Please call the housing bureau at (702) 268-9145 or send an email to jsm@connectionshousing.com to make reservations.
