The Knox Area Rescue Ministries Thrift Stores serve the community by offering affordable merchandise, as a Christian ministry, to the general public. The revenue generated through the sale of donated items is used to support the ongoing work of Knox Area Rescue Ministries.

The store also provides KARM clients in our work therapy recovery programs an opportunity to work in a supportive, Christian environment where they can learn job and social skills.

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Thrift Store Pickup 
KARM Thrift Stores provide FREE pickup of large household items (see list below) for residents of Knoxville and most of Knox County. When we schedule a pick-up of your large items, we may also accept a limited quantity of smaller items (see list below). Donated items should be in good sellable condition. 

Please call (865) 521-0770 to schedule a pick-up time. We will return your call within 24-hours and can usually arrive within a day or two, Mondays through Saturdays.  

Large Household Items (call to schedule a pick-up)

• Furniture - tables, chairs, bedroom, living room, dining room, desks (up to 5ft long), large area rugs, bed frames, mattresses, etc.
• Appliances - washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, table-top microwave oven, etc. (10 years old or less).
• We may also accept TVs up to 36 inches (7 years old or less).  

Smaller Items (a limited qty of these may be included in a pick-up of large items)

• Lamps, vacuum cleaners, tools, small area rugs, artwork, lawn mowers (no fuel in tank), space heaters, etc.    
• Kitchen utensils, glassware, pots/pans, toys, games, nick-knacks, electronics, jewelry, etc. (packed in boxes).  
• Clothing, shoes, coats, linens, pillows, towels, etc. (packed in clean garbage bags).  

Items We CANNOT Accept

• Pianos, organs, slate pool tables, dishwashers, gas appliances, built-in appliances, waterbeds, large fish tanks.   
• Construction supplies, paint, doors, sinks, window blinds, carpet remnants, tires, auto parts.  
• Any item needing extensive repairs or with very noticeable tears, holes, stains, or odors (smoke/pets/mildew/chemicals).