[WBofTN]

Another West Tennessee guy here to chime in (regrettably I know Flyin Freddie).
My understanding of the South East (geographically speaking) consists of : AR, LA, MS, TN, KY, AL, GA, SC, NC, VA, and FL.
If you get out your protractor you will find north AL or north GA is centrally located (with the exception of south FL & north VA.).
This would put a large number of people within 6-8 hr drive.
Just my $.02 on the subject.
WB