 One historian described the beginnings of Jefferson Street as a simple wagon trail that traveled from the west side of town to the river. But as the nation entered into the Civil War and emerged on the other side of it, it became something different, something much greater. To be what's been up and coming, home to amazing teachers, historians, and artists, you name it. It's all here. A legacy, a real representation of a divine excellence where the soul is alive and the culture is food. These are our roots. Forever a center activity for the community. Simply said, the core, the heart, the essence. Well, Jefferson Street was, at one time, the black mecca of Nashville. We were definitely community-based. Everything was centered around the community. We had everything that we needed. We could live our whole lives right here on Jefferson Street. And some people did. We've been in business since 1966. And it started by my father, which was Earl Price Senior. We're here to stay in the community. And when a lot of people don't realize this, we've been here for over 56 years in a business. So we've been through the ups and downs and the highs and lows. Our cable line and several other names are original names for Africa. We wanted to focus on things that were from our history. So my father was opened up the shop to focus on creating positive images and highlighting the rich history of people from the African diaspora. I wanted to be able to provide an environment where it wasn't just a place they came in at their hair done, but it was a place they was able to talk about whatever they that was on their mind. I mean, I have the opportunity to build relationships with women where we laugh together, cry together. And we have fun at the same time. But then sometimes it's just moments where they just need to relax. And I knew that's the kind of environment I wanted to set for them. We chose Jefferson Street because it is a historically African-American neighborhood. It's the mecca of African-Americans in Nashville. So it was very, very important for us to put this cocktail concept on Jefferson Street due to the history of Jefferson Street and what it meant or what it still means. Woodworking was my hobby. I actually majored in industrial arts and technology at Tennessee State University. And woodworking was my specialty. And so as a hobby, I began to make frames for friends and family out of my home. I never dreamed that I would have a business on Jefferson Street when I was coming up, but it just happened that way. Love being a part of Jefferson Street. I love interacting with the customers. And we've seen other businesses grow along with us. Where else would you be besides Jefferson Street? Besides here, where are you going to get the love? The family. This is family right here. They take care of me. I take care of them. Well, I really never thought about a newspaper or a magazine. Like they were reinforcing things that happened that was bad in our community. And then I told my husband one time, there are good people in this town that are educated. We have FISTSU, American Baptist College, and Meharry Medical College. Why can't we let these folks know that we have educators in this town? We were always north of people of faith, working to keep our hearts strong and our strength great. Important to the world, preservation of wisdom, a reflection of what music is, what miracles are, what it means to grow. Historical, authentic, prepared for the main event, a major attraction. You're seeing it, the pride of this place, essential to the progression of what's coming. A value that's valid, that's powerful, that's dominant, that's celebrated, that's noteworthy. Most importantly, we're respected. Products of a magical atmosphere of quality and spirit. What can I say? We're always new.