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127 Yard Sale (2024): The World's Longest Yard Sale Returns for Its 38th Year
PIKEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2024-- The highly anticipated 127 Yard Sale, famously known as The World’s Longest Yard Sale, is back for its 2024 edition, promising a treasure trove of bargains, unique finds, and community spirit. This year’s event will take place from August 1st - 4th, spanning an impressive 690 miles from Addison, Michigan through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and finishing in Gadsden, Alabama. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240719103552/en/ The 127 Yard Sale is an annual event that takes place the first Thursday-Sunday in August each year. It’s literally, The World’s Longest Yard Sale! The route spans 6 states (Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama) and is 690 miles long. This unique event draws hundreds of thousands of people (shoppers/vendors) each year from all around the country. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Life after 'Farmer Wants a Wife': Catching up with Farmer Mitchell
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Farmer Mitchell, from the TV show "Farmer Wants a Wife," is back home in East Tennessee and is enjoying life with his number one—Sydney Ererra. Mitchell Kolinsky, an East Tennessee native, was among four farmers who appeared on the show earlier this year that follows men in search of a relationship.
What is Tennessee whiskey? Is it different than bourbon? All your questions answered
What's the difference between Tennessee whiskey and bourbon? Not much. One common misconception about bourbon is that it only comes from Kentucky, but that's not true. Tennessee whiskey is a type of bourbon, explained Matthew "Moss" Morrissey, executive director of Whiskey House, a nonprofit organization that uses its extensive collection of old and...
Pioneering spirit: Beyond Tennessee whiskey to a dizzying array of spirits
At the turn of the 20th century, the Old City of Knoxville was a bustling commercial railway hub alive with the rich aroma of its coffee-roasting factories. The massive White Lily flour mill dominated a city block, a testament to the river town's industrial might. Trains chugged in filled with people traveling to the trade town at the mouth of the Tennessee River and departed carrying produce to far-off destinations. Today, the Old City has transformed into...
Editor Picks: 10 Top Middle Tennessee Playgrounds, Part 1
Kids need to burn endless energy off and it’s always fun to explore somewhere new. These top Middle Tennessee playgrounds provide just the thing to do on any given day. Pack snacks, cold drinks and head out to explore these Nashville playgrounds with the kids. Note: Middle Tennessee has LOTS of playgrounds — this is just part I! The playgrounds are listed in no particular order.
Tennessee distilleries are a... Whiskey business
Happy Sunday, Nashville! I hope your weekend is treating you well. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in, here's a roundup of what you need to know today. While it's immortalized in Chris Stapleton songs, it's an ever-changing thing, with a rich history and a bright future. Check out...
East TN health centers' community gardens: More than fresh produce
In rural Tennessee, many residents lack access to healthy, fresh, and affordable food. So, two health center systems in the state are sprouting solutions - with community garden programs. Aura Sheran - a certified clinical medical assistant with East Tennessee State University's Johnson City Community Health Center - said the...
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