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The 35th annual 127 Yard Sale will return to the Upper Cumberland Thursday.
It covers 690 miles from Michigan to Alabama. Along the way, it will cross through Jamestown where Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Membership Director Seth Vaughn expects a large turnout.
“Our businesses really prosper throughout this time of year,” Vaughn said. “They’re all booked up. Our hotels and motels are and all of our restaurants are staying busy, so I would definitely say 10,000 folks come into the city of Jamestown during the 127 sale.”
Vaughn said vendors and residents have been set up along the road since last week. The proclaimed “world’ largest yard sale” also goes through Crossville and Pall Mall. It ends on Sunday.
“I have been around them pretty much my entire life,” Vaughn said. “This is my second 127 sale here at the chamber. I remember back when I was younger it was a big deal. We always had family come in from out of town and they would bring their stuff and set up here in Jamestown. People come from all over.”
Vaughn said unfortunately, participation in the event has decreased over the years. Vaughn said the chamber has focused on promoting the yard sale for a helpful boost.
