Now headquartered in Jamestown, Tennessee at the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce, this unique event was first held in 1987 to lure travelers off of the interstate highways and onto the scenic back roads along the Route 127 corridor through Kentucky and Tennessee. Also known as the Highway 127 Corridor Sale, the event expanded a few years later to include the Lookout Mountain Parkway from Chattanooga into the northwestern corner of Georgia. Additional back roads continue the sale to its end at Gadsden, Alabama.
In addition to offering a truly unique shopping experience, there are more than three hundred attractions along the route to enjoy including parks, hiking and riding trails, historic and cultural sites, majestic vistas, regional music, river activities and waterfalls. The downside is slow to barely moving bumper-to-bumper traffic in certain congested spots, but most seasoned sale-goers know to expect this and plan accordingly.
2009 World's Longest Yardsale
The dates for 2009 are August 6 - 9, 2009.
Things to Remember
A few things to remember if planning to attend the World's Longest Yardsale include:
- Bring wads of cash.
- Pack plenty of snacks and water for the times that you are stuck in traffic.
- Don't let your gas tank get too close to empty.
- Make lodging and campground reservations well ahead of time.
- Expect congested and slow moving traffic with occasional sudden stops and leave any inclinations toward road rage at home.
- Allow at least a little extra time to enjoy some of the region's wonderful attractions.
- About.com's Guide to Coupons and Bargains offers lots of great Tips for Visiting the World's Longest Yardsale.
- Visit the World's Longest Yardsale Web Site.
- Download the 2009 Brochure. Note the inside of the brochure contains a helpful map.
- Find out about other great yard sale road trips.
