About Hicks Convention Services

Your Full-Service Event Rental Partner

For more than 40 years, Hicks Convention Services has helped bring weddings, corporate gatherings, trade shows, and special events to life with dependable equipment, professional setup, and personalized service.

From elegant tented receptions to large-scale conventions, we provide complete event rental solutions — including tents, staging, lighting, sound systems, tables, chairs, and catering equipment — all delivered and installed by our experienced in-house team.

We don’t just rent equipment.
We help create seamless events.

Built on Experience. Driven by Service.

Hicks was founded with one simple goal: make event planning easier by offering reliable rental equipment backed by knowledgeable people who care about the outcome.

Over the decades, we’ve grown alongside the Memphis event community, supporting countless weddings, corporate functions, exhibitions, and celebrations of every size. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to professionalism, attention to detail, and showing up when it matters most.

Today, Hicks is proud to be a trusted partner for event planners, venues, businesses, and families who want their events executed smoothly, safely, and on schedule.

Billy Hicks, Sr. (1947–2004)

We are continuing the passion and service levels founder Billy Hicks, Sr. started, providing the finest convention and tradeshow services available in the Mid-South.

Complete Event Rental Services

We support a wide range of events with flexible rental solutions:

  • Wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Corporate meetings and company celebrations
  • Conventions and trade shows
  • Private parties and community events
  • Special events and outdoor gatherings

Our rental offerings include:

  • Tent rentals for outdoor events
  • Stage and lighting rentals
  • Sound system and audio equipment
  • Tables, chairs, linens, and décor
  • Catering and dinnerware equipment

Whether you need a few essentials or a fully coordinated setup, our team is here to help.

A Simple, Professional Process

We believe great events start with clear communication and end with flawless execution.

  1. Consultation – Tell us about your event, timeline, and vision.
  2. Custom Rental Plan – We recommend equipment tailored to your needs.
  3. Delivery & Setup – Our crew installs everything on schedule.
  4. Event Support & Breakdown – We return after your event to handle teardown.

From first call to final pickup, we focus on making your experience easy and stress-free.

More Than Rentals — Real Partnership

At Hicks, we treat every event like it matters — because it does.

We understand that weddings only happen once, corporate events reflect your brand, and celebrations bring people together. That’s why we approach every project with care, professionalism, and pride in our work.

Our reputation has been built on reliability, quality equipment, and long-term relationships with clients who return year after year.

Let’s Start Planning Your Event

Whether you’re organizing a wedding, party, convention, or special event, Hicks is ready to help you build something memorable.

Our Team

Frank “Billy” Hicks III

Jennifer Shreve

Finance Manager

Ricky Hicks

Chief Operating Officer

Lawrence Browder-Parker

Director of Corporate Sales

Rhonda Webb

Senior Event Sales Executive

Andrew Griffin

Senior Event Sales Specialist

Reginal Abraham

Inside Sales Representative

Drew Hicks

Project Manager

Linda Woods

Project Manager

Rosa Garcia

Warehouse Management

Eileen Williams

Warehouse Management

Fany Hernandez

Warehouse Management

Brad Sizemore

Warehouse Management

Community Partners

Venues

Catering & Florists

Charities & Organizations

Why Clients Choose Hicks

Experienced Crews

Our professional team handles delivery, setup, and breakdown, so you don’t have to.

Clean, Reliable Equipment

Commercial-grade rentals that arrive on time and event-ready.

One Vendor, Total Solution

Tents, lighting, sound, staging, seating, and catering equipment. All coordinated through a single partner.

Local Expertise

Decades of experience supporting weddings, corporate events, and conventions throughout the Memphis region.

Stress-Free Planning

We help guide equipment selections, layout considerations, and logistics from start to finish.

Start Planning With Our Team

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