Every year, yard sale bargain hunters flock to Cordova, Tennessee for the annual Countrywood Neighborhood Sale sponsored by the Countrywood Neighborhood Association.

On Friday, September 22, the huge yard event will draw crowds from all over the Greater Memphis area and from neighboring states.

Last year the sale was a huge success.  More than 200 residents participated

Rain or shine, the participating vendors will sell their almost brand new or slightly used items from furniture to clothing and televisions to motorized vehicles to make a buck.  Not to mention the local economy benefited as people booked hotel rooms for a few days to stay and visit the grand city of Memphis to shop it’s local stores and dine in local restaurants.

Frequently asked questions:

A Memphis nonprofit that works to create garden projects throughout the city is up for some big contest money through a facebook contest sponsored by Tom's of Main. It's called the "50 States for Good" Program and GrowMemphis is representing Tennessee.

Tom's of Maine manufactures natural ingredient based personal care products.

Non-profits around the country turned in community garden leadership programs and out of Tennessee, GrowMemphis was selected.

This is how it works :

GrowMemphis can win a share of $150,000 if you vote for the group at www.facebook.com/tomsofmaine now through October 9.

The "50 states for Good" program/contest seeks to uncover local nonprofit groups that address urgent community needs and engage volunteers to get the work done. GrowMemphis' Garden Leader Program that stands to win the money entails quarterly hands on workshops that will provide garden leaders the ability to build sustainable gardens in many communities.