The NOT JunkYard

Brian Weiner

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The NOT JunkYard — Concept Proposal A salvage yard people actually want to spend time in. The NOT JunkYard is a hybrid space combining an architectural salvage yard, a creative social club, and a live event venue. Its purpose is practical and measurable: to divert usable materials from landfills while building a culture around reuse, creativity, and community. Every year, large volumes of valuable materials from remodels, demolitions, and deconstruction projects are discarded. Much of this is not waste. It is usable, often high-quality material with years of life remaining. The NOT JunkYard intercepts that flow. ⸻ Material Recovery and Reuse Materials enter the system through:...

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

We haven’t settled on an exact location

Gardeners

Brian Weiner
Amy Fillers-Adams

Roots

NPC(not committed yet)
DriftRoot(not committed yet)
T.R.U.S.T. deconstruction(not committed yet)

Guides

David Littlejohn
Pat Smith
Emerson Burch
Amy Adams

Fertilizer

Volunteers
Access to contractos
Artists
Materials

Water

More access to contractors
Land
Finances

Budget

50-10000

Obstacles

Finding the right spot in a neighborhood that fits this aesthetic and vibe, curating the space so it truly isn’t junk. Finances to give it a good start.

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Emerson B.10d ago

Love this, Brian! Great idea!!

Rachel C.10d ago

Growing up on a farm, reuse wasn’t a philosophy, it was just life. You didn’t throw things away if they still had purpose. That’s why NOT JunkYard resonates with me. It brings that mindset into modern life, turning overlooked materials into creativity, community and a renewed appreciation for their history and value. Brian is the force behind this idea. I’ve known him for 30+ years and it’s been remarkable to see the consistency in everything he builds. He combines heart, vision, and relentless follow-through, creating companies that don’t just succeed but truly inspire people and communities. He brings his whole self to every project—seeing possibilities early and carrying them through to reality. This feels like a natural extension of who he is: thoughtful, bold, and driven by something bigger than the outcome. Projects like this are vital.

Andrew B.10d ago

Sounds wayyy cool !! Would love to see this in action. I’ve spent lots of time scouring craigslist or fb marketplace for a certain item… but having it in a physical location, such a win win !

Brian H.10d ago

What a well thought out concept! Also, you have all the experience necessary to make it happen. Great work.