KARM Stores: Thrifting with a Purpose
KARM Stores is a community-driven thrift store dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness in East Tennessee. Offering a wide selection of donated goods, from bibles to furniture and home decor, the store provides an affordable shopping experience while supporting critical programs at Knox Area Rescue Ministries.
Customers praise the store's friendly and helpful staff, who assist in locating items and ensuring a pleasant shopping journey. The inventory is constantly evolving, offering an element of surprise and adventure with each visit. While some find the prices slightly higher than expected for a thrift store, the knowledge that the proceeds contribute to feeding the hungry and restoring lives in the local community makes the shopping experience a rewarding one.
Overall, KARM Stores stands as a beloved community hub, blending the joy of thrifting with the satisfaction of supporting a meaningful mission.
Big store but overpriced. I found a few things but all near retail price when new. Disappointed.
September 2026
Store was very clean.Staff is very nice and helpful.Nice selection of items. Courtney is a very sweet and a beautiful soul.She is a keeper.
September 2026
Prices were INSANE for a thrift store! I wish I had thought to take pictures, but non name brand clothing priced $10 and up, costume jewelry $5 and up, a hair dryer for $20, and thats just to name a few. Staff was not very friendly either. They had so much great stuff, but very unreasonably priced to be a thrift store!
