Across Kentucky, of the 645 thrift stores we list, 542 give a phone number, 40 publish opening hours and 313 have a website. 147 are branches of national chains — Goodwill (106), Once Upon a Child (9), Habitat for Humanity (8); the remaining 498 are independent. By what they offer: 114 accept donations, 49 sell online, 33 have a furniture section.
Kentucky in numbers
How we count- Rank 12 of 51 for stores per person14.1
14.1 per 100,000 residents; the national figure is 10.2. - 19.3% run by Goodwill, The Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul125
75.7% independent; nationally the big three hold 20.3%. Largest chains here: Goodwill (106), St. Vincent de Paul (13), Habitat for Humanity ReStore (11). - 2 stores publish a weekly sale, 0 a senior discount2
Which stores offer them is marked on each card below; ask the store for current terms. - 3 listings updated by their owners3
Owners send corrections by email; we apply them and mark the card with the date.
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single thrift store are listed further down this page.
- Louisville70
- Bowling Green32
- Lexington24
- Owensboro18
- Elizabethtown16
- Paducah16
- Glasgow14
- Richmond14
- Bardstown13
- Frankfort12
- Hopkinsville9
- Nicholasville9
- Ashland8
- Henderson8
- Winchester8
- Florence7
- Williamsburg7
- Hazard6
- London6
- Mt Washington6
- Murray6
- Pikeville6
- Russellville6
- Shelbyville6
- Campbellsville5
- Covington5
- Crestwood5
- Georgetown5
- La Grange5
- Lawrenceburg5
- Mayfield5
- Morehead5
- Radcliff5
- Somerset5
- Alexandria4
- Beaver Dam4
- Benton4
- Brandenburg4
- Columbia4
- Crittenden4
- Greenup4
- Hardinsburg4
- Harlan4
- Hartford4
- Middlesboro4
- Prestonsburg4
- Russell Springs4
- Shepherdsville4
- Union4
- Bellevue3
- Berea3
- Cadiz3
- Cave City3
- Central City3
- Erlanger3
- Grayson3
- Harrodsburg3
- Hebron3
- Jeffersontown3
- Jenkins3
- Leitchfield3
- Louisa3
- Madisonville3
- Maysville3
- McKee3
- Paintsville3
- Pineville3
- Princeton3
- Salyersville3
- Springfield3
- Stanford3
- Stanton3
- Whitesburg3
- Albany2
- Burlington2
- Carrollton2
- Catlettsburg2
- Clay City2
- Cold Spring2
- Corbin2
- Eddyville2
- Edmonton2
- Eubank2
- Falmouth2
- Flemingsburg2
- Fulton2
- Greensburg2
- Hickman2
- Jamestown2
- La Center2
- Lebanon2
- Liberty2
- Magnolia2
- Monticello2
- Morgantown2
- Owingsville2
- Park City2
- Perryville2
- Scottsville2
- Sedalia2
- Tompkinsville2
- Versailles2
- Annville1
- Barbourville1
- Beechmont1
- Belfry1
- Belton1
- Bloomfield1
- Bonnieville1
- Brooksville1
- Brownsville1
- Burnside1
- Calvert City1
- Campton1
- Clarkson1
- Clinton1
- Cloverport1
- Crescent Springs1
- Crofton1
- Cynthiana1
- Danville1
- David1
- Dawson Springs1
- Dry Ridge1
- Elkton1
- Elsmere1
- Flatwoods1
- Fort Mitchell1
- Fort Wright1
- Frakes1
- Franklin1
- Frenchburg1
- Gratz1
- Gray1
- Greenville1
- Hillview1
- Hitchins1
- Hodgenville1
- Horse Cave1
- Independence1
- Inez1
- Irvine1
- Irvington1
- Jackson1
- Kevil1
- Lancaster1
- Lewisburg1
- Lost Creek1
- Loyall1
- Ludlow1
- Mammoth Cave1
- Marion1
- Middletown1
- Morganfield1
- Mortons Gap1
- Mount Sterling1
- Mt Sterling1
- Mt Vernon1
- Munfordville1
- New Haven1
- Northfield1
- Nortonville1
- Oak Grove1
- Owenton1
- Paris1
- Pembroke1
- Prospect1
- Ricetown1
- Russell1
- Sadieville1
- Salem1
- South Shore1
- St Matthews1
- Trenton1
- Vine Grove1
- Walton1
- West Liberty1
- West Point1
- Whitesville1
- Wilder1
Kentucky, by feature
- 114
- 33
- 13
- 11
Research
All guides and studies- Thrift Stores per Person: Which States Have the Most (2026 Data)
- Thrift Store Deserts: US Towns Where the Nearest Thrift Store Is More Than 20 Miles Away
- Who Runs America’s Thrift Stores? Chain vs. Independent Shares by State (2026 Data)
- Which Thrift Stores Take Furniture — and Which Will Pick It Up
- Donating to Thrift Stores: Where to Drop Off and How the IRS Deduction Works
- Thrift Stores That Sell Online: How Many Shops Run a Web Store, State by State
- Where Your Thrift Store Purchase Goes: The Causes America's Charity Shops Fund
- Best Days to Go Thrifting: Weekly Sales, Color Tags and Senior Discounts
Good to know about thrift stores in Kentucky
Where to sell used clothes for cash?
Resale shops, consignment boutiques, and buy-out stores across Kentucky pay cash on the spot for clean, trendy apparel. Bring gently used items in good condition during trade hours for immediate evaluation. You can browse 645 verified secondhand locations across Kentucky to find buyers near you.
Where to sell bridal gown?
Specialty bridal consignment boutiques and online wedding gown resale platforms purchase or accept pre-owned dresses across Kentucky. Most buyers require gowns to be professionally cleaned and under five years old. Check 645 listings across Kentucky to locate bridal consignment specialists near you.
Where to buy cheap picture frames?
Thrift stores, estate clearance centers, and discount home goods retailers throughout Kentucky carry affordable picture frames. Secondhand frames can easily be refreshed with a coat of paint or new glass matting. Browse 645 secondhand outlets across Kentucky to find budget framing options.
Where to sell old vhs tapes?
Nostalgia shops, vintage media retailers, and online collector marketplaces buy rare or cult-classic VHS tapes in Kentucky. Common movie releases carry low resale value, but horror titles, limited runs, and sealed tapes remain sought after. Browse 645 vintage media spots across Kentucky to find potential buyers.
How to sell a wedding dress?
Clean and inspect your dress, photograph key details, and list it with specialized bridal consignment shops or pre-owned gown platforms in Kentucky. Setting realistic pricing based on designer name, condition, and purchase year increases sales probability. Discover 645 bridal resale listings across Kentucky to find selling venues.