Been looking into places to ride, more than just the meeting spot.
I think meeting somewhere around TN might be best for most.
South of Knoxville TN, is a town called Maryville, TN. I have been told that its a nice town, especially for bikers.
Following US 129 takes you down and amazing trail that bikers come from every state to ride. Its called the Tail of The Dragon. 318 curves in 11 miles. Through the Smokey Mountains. At the end is a town called Robbinsville, NC. 60 miles of awesome.
If one might want to ride more than that, only another 90 miles and your in Asheville, NC. A great place to visit. Called Beer City for obvious reasons.