What is MMAA?The Metro Memphis Attractions Association is a professional organization that celebrates and supports the world class attractions community in the Greater Memphis, TN, area. With monthly networking meetings, educational opportunities, and statewide hospitality and tourism updates, membership in the MMAA is a valuable tool for attractions, hospitality entities, and service providers to the industry. Learn more about our members, consider joining us, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram! |
The mission of the Metro Memphis Attractions Association is the betterment, growth and development of attractions within the Mid-South region's tourism industry.
Meet Executive Director Shirley Davis ConnerShirley Davis Conner has proudly served as MMAA's Executive Director since October 2020. A native Memphian, Shirley has been in the Memphis hospitality industry since college, although she's not saying exactly how long ago that was! After starting out as a front desk clerk at a local hotel, she moved into reservations and then on to hotel sales before spending 28 years with Graceland, Home of Elvis Presley. Shirley loves to travel and is always happy to have the opportunity to promote the entire Mid-South region and specifically MMAA members, wherever she roams. Have a question for Shirley? Send her an email at MMAAnews@gmail.com. | 2022 MMAA Board of Directors President: Michael Todd, America's Incredible Pizza Company Immediate Past President: Kim Terrell, DeSoto County Tourism Vice President: Ashley Carver, City of Collierville Secretary: Meagan May, Backbeat Tours Treasurer: Lori Huffstutler, The Guesthouse at Graceland Member at Large: Nick Harmeier, Memphis Zoo Member at Large: John Paciera, Travel Host of Memphis Member at Large: Kelly Woods, Graceland Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Appointee: Marty Marbry Memphis Tourism Appointee: Alex Shansky |
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"Through my involvement in MMAA over the past 25 years, I have gained a countless number of tourism industry friends and have built professional relationships that would not have been possible without MMAA."
- Michael Todd, America's Incredible Pizza Company
"As someone who entered the tourism/hospitality industry having had no previous experience, and then moving quickly into a management role within the industry, MMAA has helped me learn the ins and outs of the business and introduced me to people who have become not only invaluable colleagues, but also great friends! The monthly meetings cover topics that help us all keep our fingers on the pulse of Memphis tourism and global tourism as a whole. "
- Meagan May, Backbeat Tours
"The MMAA has been a tremendous avenue to network with the decision makers in the tourism industry in Memphis. The informative monthly meetings and timely insider updates have helped me build my business as well as forecast future opportunities."
- Dena Ferrell Nance, Entretech Solutions