Aquarium conventions in the southeast regions

Hey boesch1,

I feel your pain, man. It can be tough to find good aquarium conventions in the southeast region that don't require a full-on road trip from Tennessee. It seems like most of the lists or posts online are outdated or super vague, right? You'd think folks would keep this info updated since it's such a popular hobby!

Anyway, from what I've gathered just chatting around and digging a bit, there are a few places you might want to keep an eye on. Atlanta, Georgia hosts some events now and then, and it's not too far of a drive from Tennessee. I've heard good things about the conventions there, plus, you get the added bonus of a bigger city experience with more to explore if you decide to make a weekend out of it.

Also, don't sleep on local aquarium clubs and stores. Sometimes they hold low-key events or mini-conventions that may not be plastered all over the internet. They can be a great resource for finding upcoming gatherings or meeting folks who are in the know.

Hope that's somewhat helpful! Let's keep the thread going and maybe someone else will drop some info that's more concrete. Cheers!

Hey boesch1, jeremysiu612,

You're right, updated info is hard to find. From a hobbyist’s technical angle, I’d suggest keeping tabs on clubs like the Atlanta Area Aquarium Association—they often hold swaps and mini-cons. Nashville has the Music City Aquarium Society, and occasional events in Birmingham, AL. None of these are massive conventions, but you’ll get great vendor tables and speaker talks. Also, keep an eye out for regional frag swaps if you’re into corals—a few pop up in the Carolinas. Most clubs announce on their own websites or social pages before any larger aggregator site.

If you want specifics, I recommend checking the forums for local aquarium societies monthly—they update event calendars as soon as something’s brewing.