Black History Month presents us with the opportunity to draw extra attention to Downtown Lynchburg’s incredible black-owned businesses. We’ve enjoyed the chance to sit down with these entrepreneurs and hear the passion behind their work, the love they have for this community, and their desire to see our downtown thrive.
Remember to support these businesses this month and all year as we strive to cultivate a more inclusive environment here in Downtown Lynchburg!
Barb’s Dream Hut
📍1219 Main Street
Barbara Blair has been serving up her delicious southern style breakfast and lunch for over 35 years! You can find Barb and her crew inside the Lynchburg Community Market where the business has called home for nearly 18 years.
Country Cooking by Irene
📍1219 Main Street
Indulge in a southern experience, and enjoy homestyle foods like fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, rice pudding, and cooked vegetables. Sweet tea is also made and served daily.
Director’s Cut Barber Shop
📍915 Main Street
Director’s Cut is a classic styled barber shop with a vintage twist. It’s more than just a gentleman’s shop, as they strive to lead in the mentorship of aspiring high-school barbers.
Heritage Connection Gift Shop
📍915 Main Street
Not only will you will find some of Ronnie’s handmade products throughout the store, but you’re also able to bring in your dresses that need altering or suits that need hemming, and you’ll be met with exceptional service.
Mother Nature’s Soul Food Vegan
📍616 FIFTH Street
What’s better than soul food? VEGAN soul food! Mother Nature’s Soul Food Vegan Restaurant serves up all your favorite comfort food on 5th Street, using only vegan, alpha-gal friendly, and dairy-free ingredients.
Mrs Joy’s Absolutely Fabulous Treats
📍1008B Commerce Street
Tarsha believes in the importance of quality and each "fabulous" treat is baked in house and from scratch. Come down and try some of these delicious treats that have quickly found a nationwide demand.
Ninth Street Parlor
📍108 Ninth Street
Come experience Downtown Lynchburg’s premier barbershop and salon for men — offering a wide variety of services. Chopper and his crew will leave you itching to get back for your next visit.
Oshun Organics
📍1219 Main Street
Oshun Organics products are all free of dye and handmade by Karrye right in her shop. With products ranging from essential oils and deodorant to shaving cream and skin care, all of your personal bath and body needs are covered. Come try these products out for yourself!
P.R.E.A.M.
📍409 5th Street
Distinguishing itself from landscaping-focused nurseries, PREAM fosters community ties, understanding changing houseplant needs, and promoting plant education through classes, workshops, and events, creating an inclusive indoor gardening community.
Relax Massage
📍1107 Church Street
Relax Massage offers services varying from T.L.C. Manicures, Pampering Hot-stone Pedicures & Relaxation Massage Therapy Sessions. Michelle takes clients by appointment only and believes that her services offer a “mind, body, and soul mini vacation”.
Sylvia’s Boutique
📍1111 Church Street
Sylvia's Boutique opened this past July and offers a variety of women's clothing (from casual to formal attire), hand bags, jewelry, shoes, and gifts for special occasions. This is your one-stop trendy shop for dresses, shoes, and all things fashion.
The Loving Co.
📍901 Jefferson Street
The Loving Co. is the perfect blend of coffee shop and retail space, offering a variety of delicious menu items while promoting local goods for purchase throughout the shop.
The White Hart Cafe
📍1208 Main Street
This brunch and freshly-roasted coffee hotspot offers a convenient and unique location for catching up with friends or getting some work done. Each menu item is made from locally-sourced ingredients and can be enjoyed inside the historic cafe or on the back patio.
Zola’s Beauty
📍1000 Jefferson Street
Owned and operated by a collective of young minority women, Zola’s Beauty is an exciting asset to our service offerings in Downtown Lynchburg. Services include a little bit of everything including waxing, lashes, facials, and nails.
As we celebrate Black History Month, we encourage you to continue to immerse yourselves in the diverse culture Downtown Lynchburg has to offer all year round. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful entrepreneurs, makers, creators, and artists who care so deeply about the growth of our city and the experience we offer.
