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Since 2005, Goodwill Car Donations has transformed vehicle donations into life-changing opportunities for job training and community support across Tennessee. When you donate your car, you’re doing more than clearing out your garage — you’re giving individuals in need a chance to thrive while enjoying a tax break. Are you ready to make a real impact? Call us today to help build stronger communities and make your life a little easier.

Whether you live in Blues City, Music City or small-town Tennessee, when you call The Volunteer State home, you enjoy Southern living at its finest — and when it’s time to get rid of your car, truck, SUV or four-wheeler, you’ve got no better resource than Goodwill Car Donations! The beauty of giving old or unused vehicles to Goodwill Car Donations is that every dollar we raise from your donation goes straight back into the community.

No matter if we auction off your motor vehicle or salvage it for parts, we take the proceeds and put them into valuable, local programs that help with job training and/or employment placement services. You get rid of the burden of caring for and insuring an old vehicle, while also making a real difference here in the state. Plus, you may qualify for a sizable tax deduction in the process!

What Are the Steps to Donating a Car in Tennessee?

Giving away an old car is easier than ever thanks to Goodwill Car Donations. Simply fill out our car donation form or call our 24/7 professional operators at 866-233-8586 to schedule a time for one of our local towing partners to pick up your vehicle. Your car gets picked up at no extra cost, and you’ll receive a tax receipt in the mail just a few days later.

Once you’ve signed over the title, we can send you a receipt that you can submit to the DMV to deregister your vehicle and to your insurance company to cancel your coverage. That’s it! It only takes minutes to begin the process, and we handle all the details.

What Kinds Of Vehicles Are Accepted

The beauty of giving to Goodwill Car Donations is that we’ll accept any and all old vehicles: cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles, motor homes, campers, riding lawn mowers, boats, airplanes, jet skis and more. If your vehicle is in working condition, we’ll auto auction it, and if it’s not running, we’ll salvage the parts to sell. Either way, when you donate a car in Tennessee to us, the proceeds go straight to our community programs.

What’s In It For You

There are plenty of good reasons to get rid of an old vehicle, from helping those who are hurting to enjoying a nice tax write-off in the process. When you donate your vehicle, you also free yourself from having to store, repair and/or insure a vehicle you don’t need. You open space in your garage, driveway or yard. And of course, there’s the enjoyment that comes from knowing you’re helping provide job training, life skills and employment prospects to marginalized groups in town.

When you contribute a vehicle as a gift through our donation program, you offer more than just a solution to clearing space. Your donation becomes a valuable resource that empowers individuals and supports vital community services.

Giving your old vehicle to Goodwill Car Donations is the best way to make the most out of a donation. Contact us to learn more — and let’s change lives together!

What Are you Waiting For? Donate Today!

Looking for more information about making a car donation? Click on one of the cities closest to you from the list below.

• Clarksville
• Columbia
• Cookeville
• Dickson
• Donelson
• Fayetteville
• Franklin
• Gallatin
• Hendersonville
• Hermitage
• Jackson
• Murfreesboro
• Nashville

Looking to make an even bigger impact in Tennessee? Beyond choosing to donate your automobile, there are plenty of ways to lend a hand. We suggest reaching out to the Tennessee Serves Network for additional opportunities to get involved. From volunteer projects to local charities, they’ll connect you with meaningful ways to support your community. Get in touch with them at 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., 18th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243, and start making a difference today!

Learn more about our Tennessee Goodwill partners from the list below.

• Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee
• Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc.
• Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area

Last Updated: January 14th, 2025