GraceWorks Expands Franklin Thrift Store Space
The Franklin nonprofit more than doubled its leased facility on Southeast Parkway and plans a capital campaign for a permanent home.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Philanthropy
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GraceWorks Ministries increased its leased space on Southeast Parkway in Franklin from 25,000 to 65,000 square feet, more than doubling its thrift store and nearly doubling its women's boutique. The expansion adds 40 parking spaces, a 100-seat conference room, Wednesday evening food pantry hours and donation pickup in additional ZIP codes.
Why it matters
The larger space gives the nonprofit more room for donations, volunteers and retail sales that help fund food, shelter and support services. The group serves nearly 15,000 people each year in Franklin and Williamson County.
The leased footprint grew from 25,000 to 65,000 square feet, a 160% increase, while the facility added 40 parking spaces and a 100-seat conference room. The current lease runs through June 2030, and the proposed six-acre site depends on city approval of The Banks at Brownland.
The players
GraceWorks Ministries
A Franklin-based nonprofit founded in 1995 that operates a thrift store, food pantry and donation services for Williamson County residents.
BLVD Capital
A Brentwood-based real estate developer that has offered to donate six acres for a permanent GraceWorks facility.
The details
The thrift store now has more than twice its previous retail space, and a new work area lets volunteers sort toys that were previously handled at the Williamson County Sheriff's Office warehouse. The donation drop-off area is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: Expansion article published about the Franklin thrift store.
December 2026: Annual Manger holiday event toy preparation.
June 2030: Current GraceWorks lease expires.
Philanthropy Trajectory
The expansion moves GraceWorks from a leased footprint toward a planned permanent facility on land offered by BLVD Capital at The Banks at Brownland. The move depends on city approval and a capital campaign that has not yet launched.
Residents can now drop off donations Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and access Wednesday evening food pantry hours. The expanded retail space offers more thrift and boutique shopping options at the Southeast Parkway location.
The takeaway
Donors and volunteers can use the expanded drop-off hours and pickup service to support the nonprofit's food and shelter programs. Watching for updates on the capital campaign will show how the permanent facility plans progress.
What happens next
GraceWorks plans to launch a capital campaign to help fund construction of the proposed facility, and the Banks at Brownland project requires city approval before the land donation proceeds.
Further reading
Explore more local giving in our Philanthropy section.
More information
Learn about donation pickup and programs on the GraceWorks donation pickup and information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Williamson Source.
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