April 18 – 24 is recognized as Earth Week around the world and is a great time to look at personal habits and find ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Shopping and donating to Goodwill of Middle Tennessee is an easy way for community members to do their part.

Next time you show off your latest Goodwill find, you’ll have more to brag about. That’s because your commitment to secondhand shopping is powering the circular economy, reducing textile waste, and keeping items in circulation for longer. When your unique style gets praise (and we know it will), let your friends know how it supports your values, too.

Thanks! It’s sustainable.

Textile waste is outpacing the growth of every other form of waste in the U.S. The best way to combat this is by keeping items in circulation longer. Prioritizing shopping secondhand and donating items you no longer use is a smart way to combat this issue while enjoying the fun that comes with the thrifting way of life.

In 2024, thanks to your donations and shopping, we diverted 27 million pounds of recyclable materials from the landfill. 

That’s something you can be proud of!

Thanks! It supports my community.

If you want the benefit of your thrifty style to go even further, we recommend shopping only at nonprofit thrift stores. Goodwill is the largest workforce development nonprofit in North America. It’s our mission to empower people facing difficulties in finding or maintaining employment with the education, resources, and support they need to thrive. 

Click here to connect with a career coach and learn about our education and training programs.

While the Goodwill name is known nationally, the money you spend stays within our local community. Last year, our shoppers and donors supported 8,551 people on their journeys to increased economic opportunity. And it’s even more than that. People empowered through education and employment placement have a ripple effect on their families, our local economy, and our community. 

All that is possible because someone like you shopped or donated to Goodwill. 

Thanks! It’s my curated style.

The joy of thrifting is that you never know what you’re going to find. Every trip is different, which means you get the thrill of curating your closet and your home in a way that feels unique to you. 

You can feel even better about your finds, knowing that your keen eye and one-of-a-kind style are supporting the circular economy and funding skills training programs for people in our community.

Stop by your favorite Goodwill location or see what you can find at a new one. You can view all our locations here.