Spring cleaning season is here, which means it might be time to say “out with the old.” Before tossing those gently used items, consider giving them a second life by donating them to one of these Nashville organizations supporting neighbors and local causes.

Large hauls

If you have a lot to give, these organizations provide pre-loved goods to those in need at no cost or for affordable prices.

Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee accepts car donations.
Junkdrop will haul your reusable material to those who need it most.
Habitat ReStore takes furniture, appliances, tools, and other housing materials for resale.
Project Redesign accepts gently used furniture and decor to help create comfortable, functional homes for individuals and families in need.

Clothing and home goods

Nashville Rescue Mission and Room in the Inn rely on donations of linens to provide clothing and a place to stay for individuals experiencing housing insecurities.
ThriftSmart and Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee accept clothing, furniture, and home goods for resale.
Have professional outfits? Donate them to Dress for Success Nashville so they can properly distribute clothing to those who are searching for careers.
Open Table Nashville requests items such as dish towels, plates and bowls, and laundry baskets to create Welcome Home Kits.

Childcare

Mother to Mother accepts childcare supplies and clothing to provide resources to parents in need.
Nashville Diaper Connection accepts diapers at four MNPD precincts.
In addition to new or gently used household items, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is a great place to donate toys and children's books.

The Nashville Food Project operates in The Nations. | Photo by NASHtoday

Gardening supplies

The Nashville Food Project accepts wheelbarrows, mulch, organic potting mix, and other gardening tools to support its agriculture programs.
Radnor Lake State Natural Area welcomes donations of gloves, wheelbarrows, and buckets used to maintain the park’s trails and grounds.
Nashville Tree Foundation accepts gardening tools such as pruners, shovels, rakes, and gloves.
BELL Garden can use donated gardening tools like shovels, hoes, and hand-weeding tools.
GROW Enrichment accepts gardening, farm, and forestry tools, as well as seeds, plants, and birdseed.

Art and office supplies

Turnip Green Creative Reuse partners with businesses to keep reusable materials out of landfills while supporting sustainability and creative community projects.
Donate gallery-wrap canvases, professional-grade acrylic or oil paints, brushes, and more to Daybreak Arts.
PENCIL is always accepting new or gently used classroom supplies, such as notebooks, dry erase markers, and pencil boxes.

Bikes and swim gear

Oasis Center's bicycle program accepts bicycles, parts, tools, and helmets.
Another bike donation option is Bike Fun, which refurbishes gently used bikes and returns them to the community.
Replacing your pool supplies? Donate goggles, fins, pool noodles, kick boards, dive toys, and other swim gear to Nashville Dolphins.

Looking to donate something we didn’t list? Hands On Nashville maintains a list of local organizations and the items they’re accepting.