When it comes to Chattanooga’s shopping scene, we love a good treasure hunt — and a good bargain. Our city is home to several stellar flea markets, cool co-ops, fabulous vintage shops, and resale gems. So get in, we’re going shopping.
The weekends are for the flea markets.
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Flea markets
East Ridge Antique District, East Ridge
Located on Slater Road, this shopping complex holds eight different antique shops that feature a variety of booths. You can find anything from refurbished furniture to vintage clothing.
Chattanooga Vintage Market, NorthShore
Brought to you by the folks at Ugly Duck Vintage, this market in Coolidge Park features local vendors for all of your secondhand and upcycled needs — make sure you follow along on Instagram for market dates.
SHE BOP, Locations vary
Shop a pop-up vintage market featuring local makers, and participate in a clothing swap where you can leave items and take items.
Radical Laundry, Locations vary
This pop-up market can be found at different locations around the city, selling vintage items from resellers and creatives in the area.
Shop from different booths daily at these co-op-style spots.
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Co-Op markets
Dirty Jane’s Antiques, Red Bank
The only thing dirty about this 24,000-sqft shop is the fact we can’t buy everything in it. With 100+ booths, there are plenty of vintage goods to go around. Pro tip: Follow them on Instagram for updates on what’s in store.
The Refindery, Highland Park
Located on McCallie Avenue, you can shop the different booths in this urban market for antique, vintage, industrial, and architectural finds.
Vinterest, Southside + Hixson
This co-op style store has been voted people’s choice as Chattanooga’s “best antique store” consecutively from 2015 to 2021.
The Local Dive Retail, NorthShore
This spot offers 30 vendors of locally made items, mid-century modern furniture, vintage clothes (with plenty for the dudes), shoes + plants. Get an inside look.
Edith’s Emporium, Highland Park
Find the wonders of new and secondhand items inside this 5,000-sqft building that features refurbished items, custom embroidery + vinyl work, and more. Bonus: There is plenty of free parking to go around, but if you don’t feel like getting out, try the store’s online shop.
Vintage & More (On The Blvd. + On The Pike), Red Bank
This market has two locations (only ~six minutes from each other) where you can shop one-of-a-kind vintage and antique items for your home. Work from local artists are also featured among the booths.
Mercantile at the Ridge, East Ridge
Looking to spruce up your home, but love the antique look? Find restored vintage pieces from tables to hutches at this co-op vendor-style space.
The Mustard Seed, Red Bank
Started in 2016, this market has antique items that “make the perfect gift for all occasions.” Bonus: This spot is also the only local official carrier of Maileg kids toys.
Shop on Main, Collegedale
This 10,000-sqft space (only a ~25-minute drive from downtown Chattanooga) features over 30 vendors that sell antiques and well-loved items. Bonus: Check out one of the vendors, Upstream Refillery.
Crafter’s Emporium & Book Exchange, near Hixson
Shop local with over 90 small businesses highlighted in this building, showcasing vintage finds, contemporary goods, locally-made artwork + a large selection of used books.
Keeping it electric and eclectic.
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Electric Crocodile, NorthShore
Peruse 20+ vendors for vintage clothes, vinyl, eclectic decor, and handcrafted items when shopping at this funky store — just look for the neon yellow paneling and the giant crocodile. Bonus: This shop also houses former Southside business Green Door Toys.
Chattanooga Mercantile and Sweet Tea, Ringgold, GA
Get ready to shop ‘til you drop in this 60,000-sqft market with over 300 booths + take a break and sip on a warm drink made in the tea room, grab a snack from the bakery, or stop at the in-house florist.
We’re gonna pop some tags.
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Vintage Shops
Collective Clothing, NorthShore
This vintage store keeps its racks stocked, plus has a record store inside — Inherent Records. Keep your eye out for the store’s pop-up events and fashion shows.
Ugly Duck Vintage, NorthShore
Curated by a team of four people, this shop showcases a variety of styles and sizes, spotlighting clothes from the 1990s and older.
Mostly French, Red Bank
Oui, oui, you can shop intentionally-curated (mostly) French antiques at its new shop location in Red Bank. From art to furniture, this shop will help take your home to a whole new countryside.
Southside Antiques, Southside
Helping the Southside area for over 20 years, you can shop wall decor, furniture, and more vintage finds here — as seen on HGTV.
Heirloom Chattanooga, Highland Park
Curated by Kelly Wall, this store began as a pop-up booth before taking permanent residence in this downtown neighborhood. Shop hand-picked vintage items Thursday through Saturday.
Dynamo’s General Country Store, Lookout Valley
This spot operates as a store and studio only open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays (just believe the tagline “hours vary, location stays the same”). You’ll find handmade and primitive art, custom stained glass, furniture, vintage clothes, and candles. Pro tip: Don’t try the phone number listed online, it won’t work.
Resale and consignment
Poor Taste, Southside
Looking for vintage sports apparel, pop culture tees, and a place that will trade or buy your unwanted items while you’re at it? This spot is the one for you — they even put on live shows and sell beer.
Northside Neighborhood House, NorthShore, Red Bank + Soddy Daisy
Whether you’re buying clothes or household items from this secondhand store, proceeds always benefit this organization’s community outreach efforts.
The Gear Closet, Red Bank
Whether you’re selling, donating, or buying from this store, you can find all of your outdoor needs here. Bonus: Proceeds support local nonprofit WaterWays to help protect and clean our water systems.
Four Bridges Outfitters, NorthShore
Stock up on new and used outdoor gear to wear and use around the Scenic City on your next adventure at this family-owned spot. Looking to sell? Check out the consignment details.
Red Bank Thrift Store, Red Bank
Spend a day in the Red Bank area shopping for well-loved goods — anything from stylish clothes to furniture that will spruce up your space.
Pop’s and Grannie’s Thrift Store, Foxwood Heights
Shop secondhand clothing items at this small business located off Wilcox Boulevard.
Chambliss Center for Children, Brainerd + Red Bank
This nonprofit uses its thrift stores to help benefit programming and operations. We recommend reading up on what items are accepted if you’re in the market to donate.
Bethel Thrift Store, Hixson
Donate items to this store Tuesday through Saturday, and shop secondhand clothing items and household goods.
Ladies of Charity Thrift Store, Clifton Hills
Find clothes, electronics, furniture, housewares, and more at this resale store.
