The left turn into and out of the Knoxville McKay's used books and record store on Papermill Drive is a headache on a normal day.

But when the store celebrated its 50th anniversary July 9 with an all-day, prize-filled road trip to five locations in Tennessee and North Carolina, traffic was exacerbated − and some got more than they bargained for.

Growth and development reporter Daniel Dassow joins host Ryan Wilusz to discuss all things McKay's, from how people spent their $800 in store credit to why the Knoxville store is so popular to begin with. Plus, we share some of our favorite and most hilarious social media posts documenting the madness. 

LINKS:

>> What happened at McKay's bookstore? Inside the cross-state road trip for a hot bargain

>> Our $800 McKay's shopping list: Obscure titles, a 'Peppa Pig' cap and one pricey dinosaur

>> 'Woodstock of 2024': McKay's road trippers reminisce and cash in after a hot day in lines

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The left turn into and out of the Knoxville McKay's used books and record store on Papermill Drive is a headache on a normal day.
But when the store celebrated its 50th anniversary July 9 with an all-day, prize-filled road trip to five locations in Tennessee and North Carolina, traffic was exacerbated − and some got more than they bargained for.
Growth and development reporter Daniel Dassow joins host Ryan Wilusz to discuss all things McKay's, from how people spent their $800 in store credit to why the Knoxville store is so popular to begin with. Plus, we share some of our favorite and most hilarious social media posts documenting the madness. 
LINKS:
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/business/2024/07/10/mckays-50th-anniversary-road-trip-heats-up-knoxville-bookstore/74350347007/">What happened at McKay's bookstore? Inside the cross-state road trip for a hot bargain</a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2024/07/11/mckays-anniversary-earns-road-trippers-800-what-can-that-buy/74350500007/">Our $800 McKay's shopping list: Obscure titles, a 'Peppa Pig' cap and one pricey dinosaur</a>
&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/business/2024/07/11/mckays-bookstore-50th-anniversary-road-trip-compared-to-woodstock-2024/74356869007/">'Woodstock of 2024': McKay's road trippers reminisce and cash in after a hot day in lines</a>
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Each Monday, Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

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The left turn into and out of the Knoxville McKay's used books and record store on Papermill Drive is a headache on a normal day.  But when the store celebrated its 50th anniversary July 9 with an all-day, prize-filled road trip to five locations in Tennessee and North Carolina, traffic was exacerbated − and some got more than they bargained for.  Growth and development reporter Daniel Dassow joins host Ryan Wilusz to discuss all things McKay's, from how people spent their $800 in store credit to why the Knoxville store is so popular to begin with. Plus, we share some of our favorite and most hilarious social media posts documenting the madness.   LINKS:  >> What happened at McKay's bookstore? Inside the cross-state road trip for a hot bargain  >> Our $800 McKay's shopping list: Obscure titles, a 'Peppa Pig' cap and one pricey dinosaur  >> 'Woodstock of 2024': McKay's road trippers reminisce and cash in after a hot day in lines  The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

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