Across Tennessee, of the 913 thrift stores we list, 792 give a phone number, 81 publish opening hours and 481 have a website. 222 are branches of national chains — Goodwill (164), Plato's Closet (14), Habitat for Humanity (13); the remaining 691 are independent. By what they offer: 210 accept donations, 105 have a furniture section, 102 offer pickup for bulky items.
Tennessee in numbers
How we count- Rank 22 of 51 for stores per person12.7
12.7 per 100,000 residents; the national figure is 10.2. - 19.3% run by Goodwill, The Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul177
74.6% independent; nationally the big three hold 20.3%. Largest chains here: Goodwill (165), Habitat for Humanity ReStore (18), Plato's Closet (14). - 12 stores publish a weekly sale, 0 a senior discount12
Which stores offer them is marked on each card below; ask the store for current terms. - 4 listings updated by their owners4
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.
- Knoxville63
- Memphis48
- Nashville46
- Chattanooga45
- Johnson City31
- Kingsport23
- Jackson21
- Clarksville20
- Cleveland17
- Murfreesboro17
- Cookeville14
- Greeneville14
- Sevierville14
- Columbia12
- Lawrenceburg12
- Maryville12
- Crossville11
- Lenoir City9
- Dickson8
- Oak Ridge8
- Sparta8
- Tullahoma8
- Union City8
- Hendersonville7
- Millington7
- Morristown7
- Newport7
- Springfield7
- Alcoa6
- Athens6
- Bristol6
- Collierville6
- Franklin6
- Jamestown6
- Jefferson City6
- Madisonville6
- Paris6
- Savannah6
- Smyrna6
- Spring Hill6
- Clinton5
- Dayton5
- Dyersburg5
- East Ridge5
- Gallatin5
- Harriman5
- Hixson5
- Lebanon5
- Oneida5
- Powell5
- Pulaski5
- Shelbyville5
- Brentwood4
- Camden4
- Cordova4
- Elizabethton4
- Fayetteville4
- La Follette4
- Lewisburg4
- Lexington4
- Livingston4
- Madison4
- Manchester4
- Martin4
- McMinnville4
- Mt Juliet4
- Portland4
- Soddy Daisy4
- Somerville4
- Trenton4
- White House4
- Bartlett3
- Bolivar3
- Brighton3
- Church Hill3
- Cowan3
- Dandridge3
- Dunlap3
- Fairview3
- Farragut3
- Goodlettsville3
- Jacksboro3
- Lafayette3
- Loudon3
- Milan3
- Rogersville3
- Seymour3
- Smithville3
- South Fulton3
- Spring City3
- Antioch2
- Ardmore2
- Ashland City2
- Blountville2
- Carthage2
- Centerville2
- Covington2
- Decherd2
- Deer Lodge2
- Erin2
- Erwin2
- Etowah2
- Gatlinburg2
- Gordonsville2
- Kingston2
- Kodak2
- Loretto2
- McKenzie2
- Munford2
- New Market2
- New Tazewell2
- Oakland2
- Ooltewah2
- Pigeon Forge2
- Red Boiling Springs2
- Roan Mountain2
- Selmer2
- Signal Mountain2
- Summertown2
- Sweetwater2
- Tazewell2
- Waverly2
- Westmoreland2
- Whitwell2
- Winchester2
- Adamsville1
- Alamo1
- Alexandria1
- Baxter1
- Bean Station1
- Berry Hill1
- Blaine1
- Bluff City1
- Bon Aqua1
- Bulls Gap1
- Carter1
- Chapel Hill1
- Chuckey1
- Coalmont1
- Collegedale1
- Collinwood1
- Cross Plains1
- Decatur1
- Decaturville1
- Dover1
- Dresden1
- Friendship1
- Gainesboro1
- Gates1
- Gray1
- Graysville1
- Greenback1
- Greenfield1
- Gruetli-Laager1
- Halls1
- Harrison1
- Henderson1
- Henry1
- Hermitage1
- Huntingdon1
- Huntland1
- Huntsville1
- Jasper1
- Joelton1
- Jonesborough1
- Kimball1
- Luttrell1
- Maynardville1
- Mc Kenzie1
- McEwen1
- Midway1
- Monterey1
- Mount Juliet1
- Mountain City1
- Mt Carmel1
- Mt Pleasant1
- Old Hickory1
- Pelham1
- Readyville1
- Ripley1
- Rossville1
- Rugby1
- Russellville1
- Saint Joseph1
- Sale Creek1
- Sardis1
- Scotts Hill1
- Sewanee1
- Sneedville1
- Speedwell1
- Springville1
- Strawberry Plains1
- Thompson's Station1
- Unicoi1
- Washburn1
- Waynesboro1
- White Bluff1
- Wildwood1
- Woodbury1
Tennessee, by feature
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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 Tennessee
Where to sell used clothes for cash?
Resale shops, consignment boutiques, and buy-out stores across Tennessee 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 913 verified secondhand locations across Tennessee 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 Tennessee. Most buyers require gowns to be professionally cleaned and under five years old. Check 913 listings across Tennessee to locate bridal consignment specialists near you.
Where to buy cheap picture frames?
Thrift stores, estate clearance centers, and discount home goods retailers throughout Tennessee carry affordable picture frames. Secondhand frames can easily be refreshed with a coat of paint or new glass matting. Browse 913 secondhand outlets across Tennessee 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 Tennessee. Common movie releases carry low resale value, but horror titles, limited runs, and sealed tapes remain sought after. Browse 913 vintage media spots across Tennessee 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 Tennessee. Setting realistic pricing based on designer name, condition, and purchase year increases sales probability. Discover 913 bridal resale listings across Tennessee to find selling venues.