James Auto Salvage, Shelbyville TN: License, Hours, Records

About James Auto Salvage

Mondays are off at this Elbethel Road salvage yard, so save the trip for later in the week. From Tuesday to Friday it keeps 8-to-5 hours, Saturday runs 8 to noon, and Sunday stays closed too. The Motor Vehicle Commission has its dismantler license active until March 31, 2028. EPA lists a current permit, counts 1 of the last 12 quarters out of compliance, and hasn't inspected since September 2019.

Last verified Oct 28, 2026.

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Buying parts and selling a car at James Auto Salvage

Licensed to buy cars

Its Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission license covers buying vehicles to dismantle.

Selling your car here

James could legally buy cars to part out under its license, valid to March 2028, though it says nothing to sellers. For an outright buyer, 41-A Auto Parts & Sales is 1.1 miles away.

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Licenses and public records for James Auto Salvage

Licensed by Tennessee Motor Vehicle CommissionMotor Vehicle Dismantler/Recycler 7432, status Active, expires Mar 31, 2028 (list dated Oct 2026)
EPA permit currentStormwater permit TNR051123 shows Effective in EPA ECHO (Oct 2026)

State license

Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission	Motor Vehicle Dismantler/Recycler, No. 4300 Expired Jan 31, 2016
Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission	Motor Vehicle Dismantler/Recycler, No. 7432 Active, expires Mar 31, 2028

License list dated Oct 2026. Check it yourself.

EPA record

Flagged for significant noncompliance and in violation in 1 of the last 12 quarters; last inspected 2019-09-05 (none in the last 5 years); no enforcement actions in the last 5 years.

Permit TNR051123	Effective, expires Jun 30, 2030
Last inspection	Sep 5, 2019
Inspections, 5 years	0
Formal actions, 5 years	0
Penalties, 5 years	$0
Quarters out of compliance	1 of the last 12

EPA ECHO, checked Oct 2026. Read the full EPA report

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James Auto Salvage FAQ

Where is James Auto Salvage?

219 Elbethel Rd, Shelbyville, TN 37160. It is one of 4 junkyards we list in Shelbyville.

What are the hours at James Auto Salvage?

Mon: Closed. Tue–Fri: 8 AM–5 PM. Sat: 8 AM–noon. Sun: Closed. From its Google Maps listing, checked Oct 2026.

Is James Auto Salvage licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission lists a motor vehicle dismantler/recycler license (7432) with status Active, expiring Mar 31, 2028.

What does the EPA have on file for James Auto Salvage?

Flagged for significant noncompliance and in violation in 1 of the last 12 quarters; last inspected 2019-09-05 (none in the last 5 years); no enforcement actions in the last 5 years.

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Where James Auto Salvage is

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219 Elbethel Rd, Shelbyville, TN 37160

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