Dates
September 16–18, 2026
Location
Marriott Cool Springs, Franklin, Tennessee
Attendance
250+ at annual meeting & luncheon
CEU Credits
8 credit hours
The Tennessee Network of Security Integrators (TNSI) held its 46th Annual Convention September 16–18, 2026, at the Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee. The three-day event brought members together for continuing education, an annual business meeting, exhibits and industry networking via outside recreational activities.
Attendees began the convention with golf, sporting clays, axe throwing and, for the first time, pickleball. The competitions were followed by an opening reception and dinner at the hotel.
TNSI members gathered for outdoor competitions and networking during the 46th Annual Convention in Franklin, Tennessee.
Continuing Education
Thursday's program included Tennessee-approved continuing education courses presented by Alarm.com, OpenEye, Security Central, Kidde Commercial and Alarm Monitoring Services. Members received a total of eight CEU credit hours at the convention.
Annual Meeting & Luncheon
More than 250 people attended TNSI's annual meeting and luncheon. President Brian McGuire reflected on the association's 46-year history and its longstanding membership. Treasurer LJ Lynes presented financial, legislative and Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police annual meeting reports.
During the meeting, TNSI awarded Life Membership to Roy Gallaher of Gallaher and Associates. Gallaher has served as the association's president, vice president and treasurer over the past 50 years. He joins Ken Roberts, John Knox, LJ Lynes and Larry Brooks as a TNSI Life Member.
TNSI Life Members
- Roy Gallaher — Gallaher and Associates
- Ken Roberts
- John Knox
- LJ Lynes
- Larry Brooks
A tabletop exhibition followed the meeting, giving attendees an opportunity to meet with more than 50 manufacturers, distributors, monitoring companies and other service providers. The day concluded with a dinner outing at Topgolf in Nashville.
Fundraising for Members in Need
The convention also raised more than $3,000 for the Butch Work Benevolence Fund, which assists TNSI members in need. The fundraiser included drawings for a crossbow donated by Tim Woolley of Security Equipment Supply and $1,000 donated by Christina and Daniel Cavanaugh of Liberty Security Systems. Becky Busby-Maiello of Systems Distributors Inc. won the crossbow; LJ Lynes of Miller Protective Service won the cash drawing.
Competition Winners
Competition winners and honorees celebrated during the TNSI 46th Annual Convention.
Looking Ahead
The convention concluded Friday with additional continuing education courses.
TNSI's next annual convention is scheduled for September 15–17, 2027, at The Park Vista in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The association has also announced plans to meet at The Westin Chattanooga September 20–22, 2028.
Tennessee Network of Security Integrators
TNSI is a Tennessee-based association representing security integrators, supporting continuing education, industry networking, and advocacy for its members across the state.