Greetings From Tri-Cities, Tennessee

[A+Aquatics]

For quite some time, I have been interested in helping to bring together a local reef/aquatic club for the current and soon to become hobbyist of the local region. Everyone needs something interesting to do, especially the younger generation that has a difficult time staying out of trouble.
So, I wanted to get my feet wet and learn what was available here.

 

[Rob.D]

Welcome to Reef2Reef and ETRC!!!!.


At the moment we do not have any members in your area, but I do know they are out there!

 

[A+Aquatics]

Any suggestions to get the ball rolling?

 

[Rob.D]

Any suggestions to get the ball rolling?

Post a simple flyer in your local reef store, post adds on craigslist, facebook, and here on reef2reef. There used to be a club up that way called Tri Cities reef club. I never met anyone from the club.

 

[jguinn]

I'm in the process of getting back into the hobby after a 20 year break... which means I'm basically re-learning everything. Slowly but surely outfitting my Innovative Marine Fusion 40 and would love to get something kicked off here in the Tri-Cities if there is enough interest. I actually came across this group while browsing some other forums, looking to perhaps catch an opportunity for a group buy on some of the equipment I still need to pick up.

 

[Rob.D]

I'm in the process of getting back into the hobby after a 20 year break... which means I'm basically re-learning everything. Slowly but surely outfitting my Innovative Marine Fusion 40 and would love to get something kicked off here in the Tri-Cities if there is enough interest. I actually came across this group while browsing some other forums, looking to perhaps catch an opportunity for a group buy on some of the equipment I still need to pick up.

Welcome back to the hobby and R2R!

Check out our Buy/Sell forum, there is a decent selection of equipment up for sale.

 

[Chriscrna]

Hi guys. Welcome and good luck getting things going.

 

[A+Aquatics]

I'm in the process of getting back into the hobby after a 20 year break... and would love to get something kicked off here in the Tri-Cities if there is enough interest. I actually came across this group while browsing some other forums...

This is awesome! I had little hope of something coming to fruition within the Tri-Cities.

I would like to start with a meeting to see how we might move forward. Are you interested?

 

[A+Aquatics]

Post a simple flyer in your local reef store, post adds on craigslist, facebook, and here on reef2reef. There used to be a club up that way called Tri Cities reef club. I never met anyone from the club.

Thank you for the suggestions. I met with the Chamber of Commerce and a few authorities at a local school. I am excited and hopeful for something to happen

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

Good luck

 

[Runner]

Welcome. So are you the guy I pointed this way from Reef central (and getting my post deleted in the process)?

 

[KJ]

Welcome

 

[A+Aquatics]

Welcome. So are you the guy I pointed this way from Reef central (and getting my post deleted in the process)?

That is VERY possible! I'm not sure haha (so many things going on over here!)
If you were, thank you! I'm sorry about your post being deleted :-/
People need to share and make things better by working together...however, I do understand the circumstances/situation. (still not cool or professional though)

 

[A+Aquatics]

Good luck

Thank you
I had a successful meeting with the Senior Account Executive @ The Kingsport Chamber.
We scheduled a more in depth conversation for April 7th and I spoke with a lady at the Center for Higher Education.
I'm looking for a cool/high tech place to meet when we decide to move forward with this.
ANY advice and thoughts are welcome and highly sought for anyone who can help guide the start of another local TN chapter ^_^

My end goal is to see MACNA somewhere in TN within the next 3-5 years. Big goal, but anything is possible!

 

[maddox396]

hello im a reefer in Kingsport tn

 

[Chriscrna]

Next meeting I host at my house, I will open it to you guys as well.

 

[A+Aquatics]

hello im a reefer in Kingsport tn

So great to hear from you!
Are you interested in meeting once a month?

 

[A+Aquatics]

Next meeting I host at my house, I will open it to you guys as well.

Thanks for the invitation! When we have at least 3 individuals to split the fuel costs we will definitely be travelling to Knoxville

 

[jamesonkh]

Hello to All - Glad to see some other reef folks in Tri-Cities - I am in Johnson City - it would be great to learn of others... So, get in touch - Thanks! jamie

 

[Catchemall]

Hi everyone local guy from Abingdon va here. hope to speak with some other locals in my area dying to get started in this hobby.