If the mountains can’t quite lure you this weekend, or the endless shopping at Tanger Outlets doesn’t hold any appeal, the next best thing might be the Great Smokies Flea Market right off Exit 407. Part bazaar and part day trip for the curious and the bargain-hungry, the sprawling weekend market has become a longtime institution for locals and travelers alike.
Always an adventure
We visit the flea market several times each year, mainly when we can’t figure out what to buy for birthdays, Christmas, or other events. It is always an adventure, and it’s only 25 minutes from downtown Knoxville. With Christmas coming up in just two weeks, you may find all sorts of different gift ideas like crafts, quilts, decorations, and trees, including many that won’t break the bank…