For years, 6 East Main Street has been waiting to become a vibrant destination in Ashland’s historic downtown. Long-time residents Brent & Chris Coffy had been looking for a building to renovate and create a space for a new, young business owner to realize their dreams.
This spot was earmarked for a new business owned by a young woman they knew, Acacia Taulbee, who wanted to grow from working in a local barber shop to owning her own business. The transformation is remarkable, and Acacia’s Grooming Lounge has been busy and thriving, offering upscale barber and salon services to men and women of all ethnicities. The Coffy’s building transformation has created a space that has enabled a young minority woman to open and grow her own business, which is not only successful, but has also become a destination that entices people to visit and enjoy downtown Ashland.