# Sweetwater Area Ministry: Thrift Store in Sweetwater, TN

> Sweetwater Area Ministry is a thrift store in Sweetwater, TN.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/tn/sweetwater/sweetwater-area-ministry/

This thrift store on Sweetwater Vonore Road sells used goods and accepts clothing donations or recycling. Operated by Sweetwater Area Ministry, it is funded by local churches, organizations, individuals, and shop sales, and runs a USDA Commodities Food Pantry for Monroe County residents on Mondays and Wednesdays. Reviewers mention helpful staff, volunteers, furniture, electronics, and deals. Open Monday through Friday, wheelchair accessible, and accepts credit and debit cards.

> SAM is God's arm for many people in need in Sweetwater,TN We are funded by many local churches, organizations, individuals, and our Thrift Shop. Our USDA Commodities Food Pantry for Monroe County residents is on Mon or Wed, 10-12 need proof of household income, SNAP or SSI, residency in Monroe County & ID.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Thrift Store
- Address: 601 Sweetwater Vonore Rd, Sweetwater, TN 37874
- Phone: +1423-337-0210
- Website: https://tldesigns76.wixsite.com/sweetwateram
- Google rating: 4.3 from 179 reviews
- County: Monroe County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.60109,-84.453048
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Star breakdown: 5★ 115, 4★ 28, 3★ 15, 2★ 8, 1★ 13

## 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
- About the business: Small business

## What reviewers mention

helpful staff (13), volunteers (4), variety of items (3), furniture (3), deals (3), food for the needy (2), food bank (2), electronics (2)

## Hours

- Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed

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## More

- [All thrift stores in Sweetwater, TN](https://thriftnearby.com/tn/sweetwater/)

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