Weekend Trip: World’s Longest Yard Sale

This weekend, my mother-in-law and I visited a portion of the 127 Corridor Sale, otherwise known as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale.” Running along the Highway 127 Corridor, this sale spans 630 miles and five states. It starts in Gadsden, Alabama, and runs to Defiance, Ohio. The sale starts on Thursday and ends on Sunday.

We started bright and early Saturday morning in Gadsden, Alabama. We arrived at the 127 Corridor, and it was very crowded. So we decided to bypass Gadsden’s yard sale areas, and drive on up the corridor. We first stopped in Collinsville, AL. They had great stuff to look at and to purchase. I am a sucker for vintage costume jewelry, so the 127 Sale was just for me. A very sweet lady in Collinsville had cases and cases of costume jewelry…I was in heaven! I finally settled on two pieces that I will be sharing with you guys tomorrow. We looked at antiques, handbags, Tupperware and everything else they had in Collinsville…We had a great time! Finally, we got back in the car and headed to our next stop, Mentone, Alabama.

Longest Yard Sale - Mentone, AL

In Mentone, we stopped and had another look at some antique glass and china, hand-thrown pottery, and some other fun knick knacks. We also had a yummy lunch at the beautiful Mentone Springs Hotel.

Mentone Springs Hotel in Mentone, AL

Even the chargers at the Hotel were beautiful!

Mentone Springs Hotel Charger - Mentone, AL

After lunch, we shopped a bit more (more vintage costume jewelry!), and then started on our way again. We didn’t stop at any more of the yard sale, but we did stop on Lookout Mountain at a quilt store and made a purchase.

On our way home, we stopped in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at a little antiques mall. I purchased some vintage Christmas ornaments that reminded me of an old ornament my mom had from when she was a little girl. I’ll show these to you tomorrow as well.

I would recommend a trip to The Longest Yard Sale to anyone who is into finding one-of-a-kind treasures. I think next year, though, we will probably start in Kentucky or Northern Tennessee and come down. We want to make sure we are able to see as much of the route as possible.

Many thanks to the wonderful people of Alabama and Tennessee for their hospitality and kindness!