Rossville resident April Nerren dreamed of opening a hair salon since childhood.
In the spring of 2011, her dream became a reality when the 23-year-old and three other hairstylists moved into a spacious renovated 2,400-square-foot two-story salon at 71 Quarter Master Circle in Fort Oglethorpe. She is now working to build her New Image Salon one step at a time.
New Image Salon hairstylists from left are Morgan Beard, of Rock Spring, Jade Millard, of Rossville, Heather Blevins, of Rossville, and salon owner April Nerren, of Rossville.“My mom researched the building,” said Nerren, who gives the credit for her being able to be there to God. “It was used by the railroad to store military uniforms and guns at one time. I’ve heard it was also used as a horse stable and as a jail for soldiers in the past.”
She said the upstairs of the building is now used for offices, while the downstairs has hairstylist stations, shampoo bowls, dryer stations, two bathrooms, a waiting area and a break room.
“I want to have stylists upstairs and downstairs,” said Nerren. “The stylists here rent booths and do well.”