Plus, how a mill turned into a meadow.
 
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🛍️ For the pro shoppers of the world
NOOGAtoday | 127 Yard Sale
Shop from hundreds of local + traveling vendors for antique and modern home goods, clothing, and much more.  | Photo by @the_sunflower_bus
These sales bring all the folks to the yard. The 127 Yard Sale — which happens to be the world’s longest yard sale — will be passing through the Scenic City Thursday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 4.

Stretching 690 miles and covering six states from Alabama to Michigan, this is not your average neighborhood yard sale. So we’ve made a guide to help you experience everything you wish to — see also the “Yardsalers 101" guide.

Major vendor stops

Lone Oak Community Center, 1278 US-127, Signal Mountain | 75+ vendors, on-site ATM, restrooms, a parking lot, and roadside parking

Picker’s Field (next to Lone Oak Baptist Church), 614 US-127, Signal Mountain | 40+ vendors, on-site restrooms, and roadside parking

Hot Dog Landing, 4702 Taft Hwy., Signal Mountain | 25+ vendors, shaded areas, on-site ATM, porta-potties, roadside + lot parking, RV accessible, and wheelchair accessible

Vinterest Southside, 2121 Chestnut St. | 100+ vendors, on-site restrooms, indoors with AC, food trucks, free parking + a paid overflow lot, and wheelchair accessible

Note: These are hubs for 25+ vendors, you’ll likely see more along the way.

127 Yard Sale stops map

Plan out your shopping spree.

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Map via Proxi

From one yard saler to another

Editor Haley checking in. As a seasoned shopper of the 127 Yard Sale, here are some highlights of my experiences.
  • Mostly cash sales — in the event a stop doesn’t have an ATM as noted, check out the best ATMs in the Signal Mountain area (I recommend Thomas Service station on Taft Highway).
  • Bargains are on the table — last year, I scored a $1 vintage painting and shirts, but I’m still wishing I haggled for an antique radio that worked.
  • Sustenance is key for taking on the weekend — search through our City Guides for all the ins + outs of the Greater Chattanooga area for locals and visitors alike.
  • Plan your travels with this route map covering the full trail.
Just stopping in the Scenic City? No worries, check out our abbreviated version of the map.
 
 
Events
 
Wednesday, July 24
  • Adam Stone | Wednesday, July 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy the musical styling of a jazz quartet on the patio while sipping on local brews + eating pizza.
Thursday, July 25
  • EDM Glow Party | Thursday, July 25 | 4-8 p.m. | The Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St., Chattanooga | $12 | Take to this makeshift Skate Station under the historic dome and roll around this neon party.
  • Championship Cup | Thursday, July 25-Saturday, July 27 | Times vary | Frost Stadium, 1100 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $12.38-$33 | Cheer on the Chattanooga Steam as they compete in a double-elimination seeded bracket with other professional softball teams.
Friday, July 26
  • Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony | Friday, July 26 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, 201 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $20.24 | See history in the making on the big screen as Team USA joins over 10,000 athletes in an opening boat parade through the Seine River.
Saturday, July 27
  • Vann House Day | Saturday, July 27 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Chief Vann House State Historic Site, 82 Hwy. 225 N., Chatsworth, GA | Free | Tour this historic home, from the root cellar to the attic + participate in demonstrations that reflect the early 19th century.
  • Burgers and Wings Palooza | Saturday, July 27 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | McDonald Farm, 16705 Coulterville Rd., Sale Creek | Free+ | From classic patties to sliders + every type of wing imaginable, this event will feature good eats and live music.
Sunday, July 28
  • Bobby Stone Film Series | Sunday, July 28 | 2 p.m. | Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $11.50-$13.50 | See a special screening of the 1993 crime-romance film “True Romance.”
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Travel
 
⚽️ Heading to Columbia, SC for Rivals in Red?
A look at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC.
Columbia, SC is welcoming soccer fans to the sports-loving city with friendly locals, cold drinks, delicious cuisine, and more. | Photo by Forrest Clonts
Make it your goal to live like a local while you’re in Columbia, SC for Rivals in Red: Manchester United vs Liverpool FC. Here’s what to do before and after the match:
Won’t be at Williams-Brice Stadium? Watch the game at Market on Main or The British Bulldog Pub.
 
News Notes
 
Development
  • The public is invited to join River City Co., the Chattanooga Design Studio + local officials in a reveal of the “Evolving Our Riverfront Parks” plan on Friday, July 26 at Ross’s Landing. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., you’ll see the designs picked after receiving community feedback and learn more about next steps. RSVP online.
Civic
  • Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has appointed Paris Vinnett as his new press secretary. Vinnett formerly served as director of communications and spokesperson for the mayor of Kenner, LA. In a press release, Mayor Kelly said she will help the administration continue to communicate transparently with the public. (Local 3)
Biz
  • In case you missed it, to mark its 125th anniversary of bottling, Chattanooga Coca-Cola (the world’s first bottler for the drink company) is hosting 125 days of celebrations now through September. This week, there will be product samplings + a Coca-Cola night at the CFC match on Saturday, July 27.
Community
  • Oh, you thought we were done with park openings? The public is invited to the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Ben Miller Park on Saturday, July 27 at 9 a.m. This green space features a dog park + tennis, basketball and pickleball courts.
Arts
  • Requests for qualifications are now open for River City Co.'s district banner program — this time, refreshing the MLK corridor. Through the program, one artist will be awarded a $1,500 stipend for their submission. Applications close on Sunday, Aug. 18 + finalists will be notified on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Outdoors
  • Nearby Chickamauga Lake will welcome youth anglers from around the US during two Bassmaster events on Friday, July 26-Saturday, July 27 + Thursday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 3. During this time, the City of Dayton will host daily takeoffs and weigh-ins held at the Dayton Boat Dock. (NewsChannel 9)
Drink
  • Missed out on Fish + Sips? The Tennessee Aquarium is hosting another after-hours event on Friday, Aug. 23. Folks 21+ will get five beer samples from local and regional breweries, admission to the River Journey building + a chance to participate in a scavenger hunt. Get your tickets.
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Outdoors
 
Milling about through the meadows
Folks standing in front of Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly under a green, blue, and white balloon arch with a red ribbon in a meadow.
Once a textile mill, now a vibrant meadow — this site has returned to its roots. | Photo provided by Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors
From 2009 to 2024, let us tell you how Lupton Mills Meadow, Chattanooga’s newest park, came to be.

Technically, the story of the site really begins in the 1920s when Dixie Spinning Mill was established + became a staple industry for nearby Lupton City. In 2009, the plant closed its doors for demolition and the course of a decade-long environmental remediation began to address factors like asbestos.

Chattanooga acquired the land in 2019 to continue improvements, allowing the Parks and Outdoors Department to implement a landscape healing process — aka planting native species that:
  • Stabilizes the soil
  • Reduces water runoff
  • Provides wildlife habitat
  • Improves biodiversity (meaning new species will colonize the land as it grows)
The 12-acre Lupton Mills Meadow park is now open daily (from sunrise to sunset) at 2 Dixie Cir. — take a stroll on the 0.3-mile walking path surrounded by native plants.
 
The Buy
 
The perfect shoe for the rest of summer: Birkenstock’s waterproof slide sandal, which comes in bright and cute colors like purple fog, coral peach, and popcorn.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Haley Bartlett.png Today’s edition by:
Haley
From the editor
I’m sure you all were on the edge waiting to know what the world record is for cliff jumping in our recent quiz. If you were among the 42% who answered D. 58.8 meters (193 ft), you would be correct — in 2015, Swiss cliff jumper Laso Schaller set the record.

Looking to keep the thrill going? Make sure to stop by the Chattanooga River Games this weekend.
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