Never to early to plan a little trip! I will be in Concord, NC, the the 15-19 of April 2009 for the 30th Annual National Tattoo Assoc. Convention and Competition. Looking at some maps, it looks as if Franklin is only about 4-5 hours away from there. It's early I know, but I'm thinking I need to meet our own Matt Newsome and visit the STM.