NEWS RELEASE

June 18, 2008
For immediate publication
Media Contact: Patty Parrish, Executive Director
Fax: 740-452-2552
Phone: 740-455-6773
E-mail: tnna.info@offinger.com

TNNA ACQUIRES THE NASHVILLE NEEDLEWORK MARKET

The National NeedleArts Association Inc., (TNNA) announces the purchase of the Nashville Needlework Market. The Nashville Market was established in 1994 by Jo Vincent Weiss of Needlework Markets Inc. (NMI) and was currently under the leadership of NMI President Emily Castleberry. The Market serves as a primary venue for cross-stitch designers as well as other needle art industry suppliers.

“This acquisition will allow TNNA to continue its efforts towards industry unification and better serve all members and product segments”, said TNNA Executive Director Patty Parrish. “With the unification of INRG (The International Needleart Retailers Guild) and TNNA a couple of years ago, this is a natural next step and we are pleased NMI offered us this opportunity. We will work very closely with Emily to make this as seamless a transition as possible.”

“TNNA is truly the organization to take this market into a successful future for the entire industry. This will allow industry members to embark on a journey to unify the industry as a whole and work together toward the same goals of growth and prosperity. I am confident that TNNA and their resources can help realize this vision”, stated Emily Castleberry.

The 2009 Nashville Needlework Market will be held February 6-8 at the Embassy Suites Hotel. TNNA will continue this show in the tradition established by NMI.
Exhibitor information will be mailed in July. More information will be posted on TNNA’s Website www.tnna.org as it is available.

TNNA is a non-profit trade organization established in 1974 and is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of needle arts through trade shows, educational seminars, special events, public relations and professional programs that continue to meet the needs of the industry.