Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee

Specialties

You can find treasures galore in every Goodwill store. Whether you’re a bargain shopper, love vintage clothing, or are on the hunt for your next DIY project, there’s something for everyone — and every purchase supports our mission of changing lives through education, training and employment.

History

Established in 1957.

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. is one of 165 independent community-​based Goodwill organizations in the United States and Canada. Goodwill took root in 1902 when a minister in Boston recognized a need and helped people in his community find meaningful work opportunities.

The Goodwill movement swept the country and, in 1957, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. was formed. When our organization opened we worked primarily with people who had disabilities by providing job training and other services. Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. then expanded its mission to include clients with challenges ranging from a lapse in their work history, no work history, lack of an education, those with a criminal record, former drug users and others who have trouble finding and keeping jobs.

Today our career counselors help a variety of people who come to Goodwill looking for an opportunity to work and to improve their lives.