Good thread! In Alabama we have a great location at BumperNets. About 30 pins. We have a 10 week league there 3 times a year, host Stern launch parties, and we just had a Pin-golf tourney. It would really be hard to get a PAPA circuit event as these tend to revolve around a larger convention or Expo. I'm really excited about the SFGE coming up in ATL on the weekend of June 20th. Only 2.5 hours from B'ham. It will be the first circuit event in the southeast.
I've been to the LAX in Louisville the last 2 years and that is only 5 hours from B'ham. Great event!