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🛣️ Fort O Thrift Day Trip: Four Thrift Stores Just Over the Georgia Line
Just across the Georgia line, Fort O has a cluster of thrift stores close together, which makes it one of the best day trips from Chattanooga. Prices are low, parking is easy and you can hit four shops without much driving.
The shops
- Providence Thrift Store (491 Battlefield Pkwy): a big selection, including furniture and mattresses.
- SACs Thrift Avenue (1040 Battlefield Pkwy): nearly everything is priced $4 or under, and proceeds support a local charity.
- Nifty Thrifty (2749 Lafayette Rd): consistently five-star reviews for unbeatable prices and a kind owner, with proceeds benefiting the Chattanooga Rescue Mission.
- Goodwill Store (516 Battlefield Pkwy): a standard Goodwill shop.
Plan the day
Check hours before you go. Some shops are closed on certain weekdays, and Nifty Thrifty keeps limited weekday hours. Let the Chattanooga thrift trail map order the shops for you. See the Fort O shop list for addresses.
Make it a full day
Add lunch locally and a shop at a battlefield park if you are interested in history. Then head back to Chattanooga for a couple of antique malls on the way home.
Why it is worth the drive
The shops are clustered and affordable. Pair a morning here with an afternoon back in town.
Quick answers
How far is it?
Fort O is just over the Georgia line from Chattanooga.
Which shops benefit charities?
Providence, SACs Thrift Avenue, Nifty Thrifty and Goodwill each support causes. See the Shops & Charities list.
Thrift tip: Bring a big tote. At these prices, you will find more than you planned.
Plan a route through Chattanooga area thrift stores, vintage shops and antique malls, ordered around their hours.
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