Paris, Tenn.–There will be bargains galore during the annual Historic Atkins-Porter Neighborhood Yard Sale on Saturday, May 12. More than 18-yard sales, many of which are multi-family sales will fill the neighborhood that day, according to Rachel Terrell, who is vice president of the Atkins-Porter Neighborhood Association. Although participants can set their own hours, the official hours are 8 am – 1 pm.
“We are utilizing the Atkins Porter Neighborhood Facebook link this year to let shoppers know the addresses of the sales,” Terrell said. “However, there will be plenty of signage in the neighborhood,” she said. The rain date for the event is Saturday, June 2.
“Many of these sales are within walking distance of each other, which makes it easier to shop” she said. “In my experience, our neighborhood’s sale items are incredibly diverse, which make it even more fun to shop.” There also will be plenty of baby items, women’s clothing, furniture and more.
The association encourages shoppers to park at the A.P. Recreation Center on Walnut and enjoy strolling the neighborhood’s historic, shady streets. As in years past, there will be concessions at some sale locations.
The neighborhood lies within the boundaries of Dunlap, Veterans Drive, Tyson Avenue and East Wood Street. Now in its third year, HAPNA hosts a Neighborhood Potluck Dinner for the Bethel physician assistant students, takes part in Helping Hand, created and sponsors a Little Free Library at the A.P. Rec Center, has a booth at the DPA Downtown Ice Cream Social & Antique Car Show, holds fundraisers for the Atkins-Porter Community Botanical Garden, hosts a neighborhood Christmas lighting contest and more,” according to President Ed Roberts.
HAPNA holds monthly meetings at the Bethel Building on Lake Street on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. “All interested individuals are invited to join us,” said Roberts.
Photo: Bargain hunters at last year’s sale. (Susan Jones photo).
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