This weekend was the second time we have experienced the World's Longest Yard Sale. We took a Sunday drive and started seeing yard sales every quarter mile of so. Since we were driving on US 127, we finally figured out that it was not coincidence, it was the long yard sale we had encountered some years ago while visiting Tennessee. The yard sales starts in Ohio and ends in Alabama! Some 650 miles.
I was curious to know a little bit about the history of it. For the curious of mind, here's what I learned. This year marks the 21st anniversary of the sale, now stretching from the Ohio/Michigan border, all the way down to Gadsden, Alabama!
The US 127 Corridor Sale, as its called, started in Tennessee in 1987. The original intent of the sale was to prove the back roads have something to offer, and that the interstate system was not the only mode for travel. Today US 127 is one of the busier "backroads". Thousands of people participate in the sale each year as vendors; turning their front lawns into a showcase for items on display.
Dave and I didn't find any treasures to buy. We're trying to get rid of stuff not add to our collection. But, we enjoyed the sunny day, a ride in the country, and a chance to stop and chat with the vendors.
