Shop home goods, clothing, and more from hundreds of vendors. | Photo by @the_sunflower_bus
Get ready for a bargain. The world’s longest yard sale will be passing through Chattanooga next Thursday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 10.
The 127 Yard Sale stretches 690 miles and covers six states from Alabama to Michigan. Here are the major vendor stops you’ll want to know about in our area: 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. | 85+ vendors, on-site restrooms, indoors with AC, food trucks, free parking + a paid overflow lot, and wheelchair accessible
What’s the best deal you’ve ever gotten at a yard sale?
We know you want to brag — and we want to hear about it. What did you find, where did you find it, and what is your name so we can share your precious find?
Food Truck Friday: End of Summer Bash | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga | Free | Celebrate three national food holidays at once — Watermelon Day, Burger Day, and Eat Outside Day.
Movie in the Park | 6:30 p.m. | Little Debbie Park, Ooltewah | Free | Grab a bite to eat at food trucks and enjoy the park before settling in to watch “Madagascar” at 9 p.m.
Janet Williams- The TN Tramp | Friday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $23+ | Sit and back and laugh while listening to a comedian who doesn’t mince words.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Chattanooga FC vs. Toronto FC II | 7 p.m. | Finley Stadium | $20+ | Don’t miss the action as Chattanooga takes on this Canadian rival at home.
Paint Sippin’ on Summer | 5-8 p.m. | Hoptown Southside | $40 | Learn step-by-step how to paint the perfect margarita while sipping on — you guessed it — a margarita.
🧗 Free Red Bull climbing event coming to Chattanooga
Presented by Red Bull
Returning Creepers athletes include Slovenian brother-and-sister duo Julija + Jernej Kruder, who both won the 2021 event in Spain. | Photos provided by Red Bull Content Pool
16 athletes will scale the Market Street Bridge on Saturday, Aug. 16, competing to be the first to ring the bell at the top, with only the Tennessee River to catch them. The event is free + open to the public.
Steve Martin is coming to town. The actor and banjoist will co-host the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards with musician Alison Brown. The show will be at the Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 18 and music fans can attend in person. Tickets are on sale now.
Environment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is exploring ways to stabilize 1,900 feet of eroding streambank two miles downstream from the Chickamauga Dam. The concern is that the erosion is moving toward a sewer line and pumping station, but officials say they’re being proactive and there is no immediate threat. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Traffic
Hilltop Drive could soon be expanding near Miller Industries, between Hunter Road and Volkswagen Drive. The Hamilton County Commission is expected to vote on the expansion next Wednesday, Aug. 6. If approved, the project aims to ease traffic congestion at Exit 11 and Old Georgetown Road. (News Channel 9)
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Hamilton County Schools is throwing its annual Back to School Bash tomorrow, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tennessee Riverpark. There will be interactive learning activities, therapy dogs, and free snacks. Parents can also learn about resources for learning, health, and economic support.
Concert
Tickets are now on sale for this season’s Chattanooga Symphony & Opera concerts. The CSO says the 2025-2026 season is a celebration of its history — exploring the “triumphs, challenges, and transformative moments” that have shaped it over the years.
Plan Ahead
Get ready for the three Bs — bacon, BBQ, and bourbon. The Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival will return to the First Horizon Pavilion on Friday, Sept. 26. Restaurants will be serving up their best bacon-themed dishes and attendees will get to vote for their favorite while sipping on bourbon.
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The city of Chattanooga, in one hilarious minute. The Scenic City is finally getting some love from Austin & Colin, a musical duo known for turning cities into catchy, comedic hits. Listen to the song they created for Chattanooga — we bet you won’t be able to keep a straight face.
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The Buy
There are just a few days left to shop Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. Don’t miss these five deals before they disappear on Monday, Aug. 4.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I have a love-hate relationship with skating. As a preteen, I spent countless weekends at the rink — anyone remember Roller Coaster Skate World on Hixson Pike? I loved it. But as I got a little older, I broke my wrist rollerblading and never skated again.
Why am I telling you this? Because Skate Station at the Chattanooga Choo Choo is wrapping up this weekend, and it might be time for me to face my fears and get back on wheels.
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