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👕 Where to donate clothes and shoes in Tennessee

Clothing is accepted almost everywhere, but it does the most good where it's needed. Shelters and clothing closets need specific things, especially men's clothes, winter coats and new socks and underwear.

Before you go

128 places in Tennessee take clothes and shoes.

Memphis & Shelby County 3

Memphis

Goodwill Memphis (Goodwill Homes Community Services) donation centers

  • clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry
  • furniture
  • household wares and linens
  • TVs, microwaves, vacuums, small appliances
  • computers (working or not)
  • books, records, CDs, DVDs
  • toys
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; paint, food, medication; cribs, car seats, strollers; weapons, fireworks, fuel and propane tanks; tires and car batteries; old big-back TVs
Memphis

Memphis Union Mission - Men's Emergency Shelter

  • white socks, underwear, t-shirts
  • shoes and belts (no dress shoes)
  • liquid soap, toiletries, sanitary products
  • towels, twin sheets, blankets, new pillows
  • coats, sweaters, hats, gloves (Oct-Jan)
  • medical supplies
  • Bibles, notebooks, pens
Not accepted: broken, torn or dirty items; dress shoes; bar soap

Covington, Somerville & Ripley 2

Jackson & Humboldt 4

Selmer, Savannah & Bolivar 1

SelmerCall to confirm

Jesus Cares of McNairy County - thrift store

  • household goods and clothing - call to confirm

Clarksville & Montgomery County 2

Clarksville

Salvation Army Clarksville Corps Food Bank

  • Canned goods, peanut butter, grains
  • Individually wrapped snacks, water
  • Travel hygiene items
  • New socks and undergarments
  • Clothes and shoes
  • Tents, sleeping bags, ponchos, flashlights

Nashville & Davidson County 4

NashvilleFree pickup

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee

  • clothing
  • furniture
  • housewares
  • books
  • electronics
  • toys
  • tools
Not accepted: mattresses and box springs; cribs, car seats and baby furniture; building materials; paint and chemicals; tube TVs; pianos
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for larger items in parts of Davidson County (schedule online)
NashvilleCall to confirm

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee

  • bath towels
  • sheet sets
  • scrubs
  • sneakers
  • like-new women's clothing and accessories (Dress for Success)

Franklin & Williamson County 7

Murfreesboro & Rutherford County 7

MurfreesboroCall to confirm

Garden Patch Thrift Shop (Greenhouse Ministries)

  • clothing
  • housewares
  • decor
  • furniture - call to confirm

Gallatin, Hendersonville & Lafayette 4

Lebanon, Mt. Juliet & Carthage 3

Springfield & Ashland City 3

Dickson & Centerville 2

Tullahoma, Manchester & Shelbyville 1

Lawrenceburg, Pulaski & Fayetteville 3

Cookeville & Upper Cumberland 2

Crossville & Jamestown 1

CrossvilleCall to confirm

Goodwill - Crossville Store and Donation Site

  • clothing
  • household goods

McMinnville & Smithville 2

Chattanooga & Hamilton County 7

Sequatchie Valley & Dayton 5

DecaturCall to confirm

Meigs Ministries

  • non-perishable food
  • clothing

Cleveland & Polk County 5

Athens & Madisonville 2

Knoxville & Knox County 14

KnoxvilleFree pickup

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity ReStore

  • furniture
  • cabinet sets
  • large and small electric appliances
  • lawn equipment and tools
  • gently used clothing, decor and household goods
  • electronics and TVs under 5 years old
  • window AC units
Not accepted: gas, non-working or 10+ year old appliances; used mattresses and box springs; particleboard furniture and sleeper sofas; paint; pianos and organs; books and magazines
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for larger donations; schedule online or call 865-690-4214
KnoxvilleFree pickup

KARM Stores - Downtown

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large donations; schedule through KARM's online form or 865-521-0770 ext. 1
KnoxvilleFree pickup

KARM Stores - North Knoxville

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large donations; schedule through KARM's online form or 865-521-0770 ext. 1
PowellFree pickup

KARM Stores - Powell

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large donations; schedule through KARM's online form or 865-521-0770 ext. 1
KnoxvilleFree pickup

KARM Stores - Halls

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large donations; schedule through KARM's online form or 865-521-0770 ext. 1
KnoxvilleFree pickup

KARM Stores - Farragut

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large donations; schedule through KARM's online form or 865-521-0770 ext. 1
KnoxvilleFree pickup

KARM Stores - Karns

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large donations; schedule through KARM's online form or 865-521-0770 ext. 1
KnoxvilleFree pickup

KARM Stores - Chapman

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large donations; schedule through KARM's online form or 865-521-0770 ext. 1
KnoxvilleFree pickup

KARM Stores - East Knoxville

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large donations; schedule through KARM's online form or 865-521-0770 ext. 1
KnoxvilleFree pickup

KARM Stores - Western Avenue

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large donations; schedule through KARM's online form or 865-521-0770 ext. 1
KnoxvilleFree pickup

KARM Rocky Hill Donation Center

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for furniture and large donations; schedule through KARM's online form or 865-521-0770 ext. 1

Maryville & Loudon County 6

MaryvilleFree pickup

KARM Stores - Maryville

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for items too large to bring in; schedule through KARM's online form
AlcoaFree pickup

KARM Stores - Alcoa

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for items too large to bring in; schedule through KARM's online form
Lenoir CityFree pickup

KARM Stores - Lenoir City

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for items too large to bring in; schedule through KARM's online form
Loudon

KARM Tellico Donation Trailer

  • clean clothing and linens
  • household items
  • small furniture in good condition
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts

Sevierville & the Smokies 4

SeviervilleFree pickup

KARM Stores - Sevierville

  • clean clothing and linens
  • furniture in good condition
  • working electronics
  • working appliances
  • new mattresses
Not accepted: used mattresses; car seats; drop-side cribs; building materials and paint; tires and auto parts; gas or built-in appliances
Pickup: Yes - free pickup for items too large to bring in; schedule through KARM's online form

Oak Ridge, Clinton & Kingston 5

LaFollette & Northern Plateau 4

Morristown & Lakeway 5

Greeneville & Greene County 2

Kingsport & Bristol 9

Johnson City & Elizabethton 9

National and mail-in programs

These take donations from anywhere in the country, by mail, at partner drop-off points, or through local chapters. Check each one's rules first.

Nationwide

Soles4Souls

  • How: Fill out the donor form, then use the drop-off locator or ship free with a Zappos for Good prepaid label dropped at any UPS Store.
  • Rules: Some drop-off sites take no more than 15 pairs. Boxes must be under 50 lbs. Free label requires a Zappos account. You can also ship to the nearest Soles4Souls warehouse at your own cost (shipping cost gets a tax acknowledgment).
  • New or gently worn shoes of all styles and sizes
  • Single or mismatched shoes
  • Clothing with usable life left
Not accepted: Shoes with holes or mold; Undergarments