On an early spring day, Brandon Brownell greets shoppers at Smart Art and Craft Supplies in Nashville, a true crafter's paradise! 🎨🧵 The shop’s unique twist? Every item on its shelves has been donated! #CraftingCommunity #NashvilleCreatives

The shop is known as a creative reuse center, keeping leftover art supplies out of landfills and putting them into the hands of creators at affordable prices.

It’s all about sustainable crafting! 🌍✨ #SustainableArt #Reuse

Not only that, but Smart provides job coaching and employment for adults with disabilities! Over the past decade, they've diverted over a million pounds of materials from landfills while empowering the community.

💪❤️ #DisabilityInclusion #CommunityStrength

“We are leveraging art and creativity to support those who need it,” explains Kyle Graden, the senior operations manager.

Such a powerful mission! 🎉 #ArtForChange #CreativeReuse

With a roster of 120 volunteers skilled in various crafts, Smart ensures customers get the best advice for their projects.

It’s all about community expertise here! 🤝🧶 #CraftAdvice #VolunteersMatter

For Brownell, who works at Smart, this place feels like home.

It brings people together, fosters creativity, and creates a sense of family.

What a wonderful community hub! 🏡❤️ #CraftingFamily #CommunityHub

The Shops Where Trash Becomes Crafters' Treasure

Creative reuse centers keep leftover and unwanted art supplies out of landfills — by giving them a second life in the hands of other creators.

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