Well it appears that the 2015 American Atheists national convention will be held in a city not too far away - Memphis, Tennessee. And it happens to coincide with my birthday! 

http://atheists.org/convention2015

Is anyone here at TA a current or former member of AA? Have you attended one of their conventions in the past? The non-member general admission is $329. This is a little steep for this Ozark hillbilly but I may have to scrounge up the extra moola if this is considered a must attend event. I know little to nothing about AA so any 'been there, done that' information is appreciated.