# KARM Stores: Thrift Store in Athens, TN

> KARM Stores is a thrift store in Athens, TN.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/tn/athens/karm-stores/

This thrift store on Decatur Pike sells used clothing, furniture, home décor, electronics, and books, and accepts clothing donations. All profits support Knox Area Rescue Ministries, which works to help people facing homelessness in the community. Reviewers mention the organization, furniture selection, cleanliness, and deals. The store is open Monday through Saturday, accepts credit and debit cards, and has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking.

> KARM Stores is East Tennessee’s most popular thrift store, where every donation and purchase makes a real difference. At our 25+ locations, you’ll find a wide variety of quality items, including gently used clothing, furniture, home décor, electronics, books, and much more! Whether you're shopping or donating, you're a part of our mission to make a lasting impact. We support Knox Area Rescue Ministries with 100% of our profits, helping to break the cycle of homelessness in our community. Your support funds vital, life-changing programs that empower individuals to achieve sustainable living…
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 921 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303
- Phone: +1865-521-0770ext.134
- Website: https://karm.org/athens/
- Google rating: 2.7 from 52 reviews
- County: McMinn County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.4468795,-84.61254509999999
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 15, 4★ 7, 3★ 3, 2★ 3, 1★ 24

## Features

- Buying and donating: Sells used goods, Accepts clothing for recycling or donation
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards

## What reviewers mention

donating (9), cleanliness (8), brand (6), organization (6), furniture selection (4), helping the homeless (3), deals (3), bowl (3)

## Hours

- Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed

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