127 Yard Sale Originated In Fentress, Begins Thursday
The 127 Yard Sale, the world’s longest yard sale, returns for its 29th year this week. Fentress County Chamber Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the 695 mile yard sale is headquartered in Fentress County. Rosenbaum said the idea came from a former County Mayor in the mid 90’s. “Fentress County Executive Mike Walker got together […]
Monterey May Move Flea Market To Lot South Of Museum
Monterey yard sellers may be moved to the city-owned parking lot south of the Monterey Depot Museum, reserving farmer’s market parking for its intended purpose. Monterey Alderman Alex Garcia said the city discussed marking off spots at the new location to allow the flea market sales to keep operating. He said this was the best […]
Overton County Fairgrounds Hosting Community Yard Sale
Turn your clutter into cash this Saturday at the Overton County Fairgrounds. The Overton County Fair Association is hosting a community yard sale. Fair Associate Lacey Pennington said all are welcome to sell items and do some shopping at the same time. “So many places charge a big rent for yard sales, and if you’re […]
Rollercoaster Yard Sale Returns For 36th Year
The Rollercoaster Yard Sale is making a return for its 36th Year on Thursday, September 30th through Saturday, October 2nd. The 150-mile path takes visitors across the Upper Cumberland and parts of Kentucky with stops to buy a variety of goods. Byrdstown Chamber of Commerce Director Billy Robbins said that it’s a curiosity about the […]
Algood Citywide Yard Sale Pairing Up With Mingle Market
Algood is doubling down on local shopping when the first citywide yard sale takes place alongside Algood’s Mingle Market. Roy Phipps with Parks and Recreation said the yard sale is June 4-5 and the city is simply facilitating the sale. Phipps said the city’s only role with the yard sale is they are waiving permits […]
Highway 52 Yard Sale Expected to Be Bigger Than Ever
The Highway 52 Yard Sale will make a return for its twenty-first year this weekend. Macon County Chamber of Commerce Director Brenda Hiett said she expects a bigger turnout than previous years due to missing last year because of COVID. Typically visitors can expect roughly 500 vendors from all over that bring antiques, crafts, food […]
Posting Signs On Electrical Poles Pose Danger To Workers
As weather warms up, more people will be posting event or yard sale signs on electrical poles, causing danger to electrical crews. Volunteer Energy Cooperative Monterey-Crossville Area Manager Kevin Hembree said most people don’t know this is illegal and a safety hazard. Hembree said an employee can start climbing and fall because of nails and […]
