Personally, I think that having another quilt show in Paducah is a wonderful idea. The last ti,e I was there was just after the big ice storm that devastated Paducah - you could see it everywhere. We were in Cracker Barrell having lunch when a gentleman who lived in Paducah came over to ask,if we were there for the show. When we said yes, he thanked us profusely for coming to the show as having all these quilters come to Paducahhas helped their economy a great deal.
And about those who live near Chattanooga - I'm sorry if the show is not coming back. We had one down in Charlotte 2 years ago but it has not come back. I've been told by vendors from other non-AQS shows that usually the particular show does not return because it just wasn't profitable enough for the vendors and also.possibly for AQS if not enough people came to the show. What we may think is a big crowd doesn't always translate into a profitable show for those vendors. I always go to the Lancasted show and hope it will continue for a long, long time. I'd love to get back to Paducah - it's a long trip from my part of NC - but maybe next fall,I can talk some friends into committing to going (fingers crossed!!!)
Sandy in Mooresville, NC