• Name: Apple Nails and Pedispa
• Location: 5243 Highway 153, Suite B, in Hixson
• Owner: Peter Nguyen, who relocated to Chattanooga this year after working at another spa in Jackson, Mo. "We just love this area and wanted to get in a bigger, more upsale market," Nguyen said.
• Opened: Oct. 17
• Service: "Our modern, upscale nail salon offers a truly unique nail experience such as the area's only manicure bar and VIP pedicure room," Nguyen said. The spa offers a variety of manicures and pedicures and provides complimentary water, soda or wine. The spa includes 14 pedicure chairs and two wax rooms.
• Investment: More than $100,000
• Operating hours: Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.. and Sunday noon-5 p.m.
• Staff: Six employees
• Contact: 423-710-3304