Membership Meeting Minutes - Nashville, TN - March 9, 2026

There will be a lunch buffet offering served in the Bluegrass Pavilion each day Mon-Wed for lunch at the per diem rate of $22 (inclusive of tax and tip). Take advantage of staying on the property for lunch and purchase at the buffet!

Monday: Wedge Salad Bar (Ice-Berg, Bacon, Tomato, shredded Cheddar, Ranch & Balsamic Dressing), Grilled Chicken Breast, Country Green Beans, Roasted Red Skin Potato, Bread Rolls, Cookies, Assorted Sodas / Water

Tuesday: Deli Buffet: Sliced Turkey, Sliced Ham, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Wheat Bread, White Bread, Pasta Salad, Brownies, Assorted Sodas / Water

Wednesday: Hot dog, Hamburger, Pulled Pork sandwich, Chips, Cookies, Assorted Sodas / Water

On-Site Dining at the Griffin Gate Marriott

• Bluegrass Bistro

Restaurants Near the Griffin Gate Marriott

• Sedona Taphouse - 1950 Newtown Pike #100, Lexington, KY 40511
• Jimmy Johns - 1445 Newtown Ctr Wy, Ste 140, Lexington, KY 40511
• Panera Bread - 1425 Newtown Ctr Wy, Lexington, KY 40511
• Tachibana Japanese Restaurant, 785 Newtown Ct, Lexington, KY 40511
• Cracker Barrel, 1927 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY 40511
• McDonalds, 1950 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY 40511
  
• Kroger Marketplace Grocery Store, 760 Newtown Springs Dr, Lexington, KY 40511
• Publix Grocery Store, 1952 Stockton Wy, Lexington, KY 40511
  

Downtown Lexington

• Frank & Dino’s — Italian 
• Dudley’s on Short — Lexington Staple
• Agave & Rye – Lexington Square — Tacos, Margaritas, Tequila & Bourbon
• Carson’s Food & Drink — Pub Fare & Creative Cocktails  
• Carson’s Back Porch — Upscale Dining
• Cole’s 735 Main — Kentucky Classics, Steak & Seafood
• The Blue Heron Steakhouse — Steakhouse 
• Distilled on Jefferson — Contemporary Southern
• Tony’s of Lexington — Fine Dining, Steak & Seafood
• Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse — Upscale Steakhouse

Just South of Downtown

• The Merrick Inn — Classic Kentucky Cuisine

Hamburg Area

• Malone’s – Hamburg — Steak, Seafood & More 
  
• Drake’s – Hamburg — Burgers, Sushi & Craft Beer

Click Here for KNOA's Dining Suggestions. A Note for Conference Attendees: Restaurant hours, menus, seating availability, and reservation policies may change. Attendees are encouraged to check the restaurant’s website before visiting, particularly for larger groups or evening dining. 

For more dining options and things to do in Lexington and the downtown area, please see the VISITLEX - Convention & Visitors Bureau Website. 

Where will conference registration be located? 
Registration will be held in the Grand Ballroom Foyer at the Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort and Spa. 
Where will the general session be located? 
All conference presentations will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort and Spa.
What are state intelligence meetings and where will they be located?
State Intelligence Meetings are a time for attendees to meet with their Board Member and Proxy and ROCIC Law Enforcement Coordinator to discuss state specific cases and information sharing. Meetings will be held in various rooms and locations will be updated here on the "Agenda" tab on this website when confirmed. We will also announce these during the conference. Questions? Please reach out to your ROCIC Law Enforcement Coordinator. 
What is the dress for the conference?
Attire for ROCIC conferences may range from casual, to business casual, to professional dress according to the preference of the attendee and any policy from their agency. A light jacket is recommended as the ballroom can sometimes be chilly. 
Can I walk to restaurants from my hotel?
There is an onsite dining option at the Marriott (Bluegrass Bistro) as well as a one restaurant within a short walk (Sedona Taphouse). There are quite a few restaurants nearby the hotel that require a short drive.