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2016 Nashville Pipe Show Cancellation



It is with great disappointment that the Board of Directors of the Southern Fried Pipe Club must announce the cancellation of the 2016 Nashville Pipe Show. Unfortunately, despite our diligent efforts, the upcoming FDA regulations have resulted in the loss of the necessary sponsorships needed to produce this event.
As of the FDA announcement at the end of May 2016, the Southern Fried Pipe Club, show sponsors, Embassy Suites Franklin Hotel and Convention Center, and numerous other contracted event suppliers were all verbally committed and on‐track to produce an exceptional event. Over the next six weeks, the uncertainty of impending FDA regulation fees forced our sponsors to reevaluate their commitment levels. It also became apparent over the last two weeks that numerous recurring vendors would not be able to participate in the show this year because these new regulations are forcing them to cease their pipe making operations. We hold no ill will toward any of our loyal sponsors and vendors involved for their decisions in this time of uncertainty.
The Board of the Southern Fried Pipe Club has exhausted every available option, including personally financing a significant portion of the show expenses, in an effort to achieve our vision for the Nashville Pipe Show. Ultimately, as sponsorship waned, our position became untenable last Friday July 8th and we were forced to make the decision to cancel the show this year.
As active members of the pipe smoking community we feel and understand any and all disappointment. We realize you may have already made plans to attend the Nashville Pipe Show. We offer our sincere apologies and assure you we were operating in good faith through the end. In light of possible prior travel commitments, we hope to possibly organize a fellowship gathering on the same weekend, Sept 23‐24, with the help of our friends at UPTown's Smoke Shop. We will provide details if and when they become available.
Unfortunately, the proposed FDA regulations are leaving the future of our hobby in jeopardy. We encourage you to get involved in the legislative process and join us in the fight against the FDA.
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Southern Fried Pipe Club at [email protected].



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