Dick Gygi is one of the founders of ThriftSmart and strong proponent of social entrepreneurship. As ThriftSmart celebrates its 13th anniversary, find out how it all began and how Nashville’s growth and community mean that ThriftSmarts vision and mission are just as vital today as...
Underneath his dapper, businessman exterior, Ron carries with him a life-changing story. Just a few short years ago, he was a veteran-turned-homeless single father, battling cancer and struggling to support his son. But his suffering was completely transformed through his local church and ThriftSmart’s donation...
Librarians never really retire… they just get better! Beverly is one of ThriftSmart’s indispensable volunteers, and she also happens to be a retired librarian. So when you find yourself with decades of knowledge and experience and a few hours of free time, what do you...
Nashville is the bachelorette capital of the South. And unlike Las Vegas or New York, Nashville isn’t just for high rollers. Bachelorette parties don’t have to be all fancy hotels and expensive spa days. Or maybe you want to do some of that, but still...
Easter baskets are a great family tradition. But they tend to get a little more expensive year after year. No longer are Easter baskets just wicker baskets with some plastic “grass”, a decorated hard boiled egg, and an Easter bonnet. Nowadays Easter can feel like...
It is finally warming up and drying out (a little bit) here in Nashville which means Spring is finally here! Of course we are celebrating warmer weather with hot deals on everything, not just spring clothing and outdoor furniture, but games and activities for the...
February is here again, and while it may not feel like it, we are on the back end of winter and racing towards spring. Which means it is almost time for spring cleaning, spring savings, and short sleeves. February has two sales where everything is...
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is the “Guys Guide To Cheap Dates For New Parents”. If you are not the guy in your particular relationship, you should forward this to the man who is, and then you can just move along to the Ladies Guide. Are you...
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Thriftsmart will be consolidating their stores after this month, so we have two different sales calendars this month. The Franklin location will be liquidating their stock all month long with increasing sales Special Franklin Store Closing Sales in January: January 2-6: 25% off storewide January 7-13:...
