The Flip Chattanooga is bringing a broad buy-sell-trade marketplace to downtown Chattanooga for collectors of sports cards, Pokémon, MTG, other TCGs, memorabilia, comics, coins, video games, and pop-culture collectibles. The organizer promotes 150+ collectibles vendors, giving attendees plenty of categories to explore in one visit.
Hosted at the Chattanooga Convention Center on August 15, the show is planned for more than 36,000 square feet with a 400-table capacity. That scale makes it a regional collecting stop, while free admission for children ages 14 and under helps keep the day approachable for families and younger hobby fans.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The show floor is built around browsing, buying, selling, and trading. Collectors can move between vendor tables, compare cards across display cases, look through binders and boxes, and speak directly with sellers about condition and price. Confirmed categories include sports cards, non-sports cards, Pokémon, MTG, and other TCGs, alongside sports and wrestling memorabilia, autographs, jerseys, comics, video games, coins, currency, anime items, and additional collectibles. The organizer notes that the selection within each category will vary.
That variety gives focused collectors and general browsers different ways to approach the room. A sports collector can arrive with a player, team, era, or budget in mind. A Pokémon or MTG collector can compare singles and other available items in person. Mixed-category collectors can explore cards alongside memorabilia, comics, games, or coins without assuming that every vendor carries the same inventory.
Bringing a concise want list can make a large show easier to navigate. It also helps to leave room for unexpected finds, especially when checking card centering, corners, surfaces, signatures, and slab condition firsthand. Guests may carry a backpack, binder, or boxes they can manage themselves, but the organizer’s rules do not allow guest wagons or carts of products.
More Than Just a Card Show
The Flip Chattanooga is promoted as a family-friendly event with free kid packs, giveaways and a contest, seating areas for trading, free estimations, grading submissions, a trade night, and police and security on site. The grading option is a send-off submission service through a group submitter, not same-day grading by PSA, SGC, or BGS. That distinction is useful when deciding what cards to bring and how quickly they will be returned.
The trade-night schedule and any autograph guest lineup are not publicly listed at this time. Anyone planning around those features should check the latest organizer post or the “Official Source” shortly before traveling. The organizer notes that flyers and event information can be updated, so a final check is especially sensible for special activities.
General admission uses a cashless venue ticketing system. The flyer lists a $10 total made up of an $8 ticket and a $2 facility fee, with tax included. Military members and first responders receive $3 off, while children ages 14 and under enter free. The convention center reports a garage and approximately 3,500 nearby parking spaces, but attendees should review its parking map and current rates before choosing a lot. A free electric shuttle also stops at the convention center every 15 minutes.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
New collectors can use The Flip Chattanooga to learn how different cards and collectibles are presented and priced without relying only on online photos. Comparing similar cards across tables can make condition differences easier to understand, and a short conversation with a vendor can provide context about sets, grading, or collecting specialties. Younger attendees can browse with family members, take advantage of the free child-admission policy, and experience a large hobby marketplace in person.
Casual collectors may enjoy moving between categories and searching for affordable additions, while experienced buyers can arrive with a focused plan for higher-value cards, memorabilia, or trade material. Seating areas give traders a place to review potential deals without blocking vendor aisles. Whatever the budget, keeping cards protected, knowing approximate values, and agreeing clearly on every part of a trade can make the day smoother.
Final Thoughts
The The Flip Chattanooga is shaping up to be a great day for collectors in Chattanooga and the surrounding area. If you attend, let the organizer or other attendees know you found the show on Card Show Dex, and stay tuned for more upcoming events across Tennessee.
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