House-Hasson Market Adjusts Schedule Ahead of Major Winter Storm

With a significant winter storm forecast to impact the Midstate this weekend, House-Hasson Hardware announced a change in plans for its Market event at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., consolidating the schedule to Thursday and Friday only and extending hours on both days. The decision comes as forecasters warn of snow, sleet and freezing rain that could make travel hazardous and disrupt plans for the weekend. 

Show organizers said the adjustment was made out of an abundance of caution and with safety top of mind for dealers, vendors and team members traveling to the event. The revised schedule keeps the core Market experience intact while giving attendees more time on the show floor to connect, shop and meet with partners. The event will showcase more than 600 vendors spread across two halls.

“Out of an abundance of caution — and with the safety of our dealers, vendors and team members in mind — we are consolidating the show to Thursday and Friday only, with extended hours,” House-Hasson said in a statement. “This adjustment keeps the Market experience intact and gives you more time on the show floor to shop, connect with vendors, and meet with the House-Hasson team.”

The company also emphasized that the event’s core features — including a special extended Bonus Buy Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Friday and a full slate of Thursday seminars — remain part of the revised agenda, offering dealers multiple opportunities to engage and gather insights. Organizers thanked attendees for their flexibility and partnership, expressing optimism that the Market will still deliver value despite the shortened schedule.

Winter forecasts for the region have grown increasingly firm in recent days. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much of Middle Tennessee, including the Nashville area, with the National Weather Service and local meteorologists calling for a mix of snow, ice and sleet beginning late Friday and lasting into Sunday. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through the weekend, which could lead to dangerous travel conditions, icy roads and potential power outages in the broader region. 

News outlets covering winter weather have noted that this system is part of a broader storm expected to affect much of the South and Southeast this weekend, with snow and ice possible across a wide swath of states from Texas to the Carolinas. Millions of people are reportedly under winter storm watches or advisories as the system moves eastward. 

Thursday’s agenda will still host seminars about merchandising and operational, and Friday’s extended hours provide additional time to explore offerings from more than 600 exhibitors. The Bonus Buy Breakfast on Friday has become a staple at House-Hasson events, offering an early-morning opportunity for dealers to see featured products, bonus buys and deals before the show floor opens.

The storm’s expected timing — late Friday into Sunday — would have conflicted with travel plans for many attendees. Forecasters continue to update predictions as the storm approaches, and attendees are advised to monitor weather updates and travel advisories as they plan their departures and returns.

As the Market gets underway, dealers planning to attend should check event communications and weather forecasts before traveling. Organizers reiterated their appreciation for cooperation and urged everyone to travel safely.