CEO Story: Amy Tanksley with Uncle Classic Barbershop

Hear from a local business leader about their experience throughout Covid-19, the difficult decisions they had to make, and how they see the future of their industry changing.Amy Tanksley is originally from Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from The University of Texas (Hook ‘Em) with a degree in finance. After a brief stint in Houston working in oil and gas, she moved to Nashville for a job with Asurion. Uncle Classic Barbershop was originally her husband’s brainchild. After working in Southern California for several years, Kirk Tanksley had moved back home to Middle TN and was frustrated with his haircut options – the woman’s salon wasn’t a fit. Neither was the cheap walk in franchise.

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Hear from a local business leader about their experience throughout Covid-19, the difficult decisions they had to make, and how they see the future of their industry changing.

Amy Tanksley is originally from Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from The University of Texas (Hook ‘Em) with a degree in finance. After a brief stint in Houston working in oil and gas, she moved to Nashville for a job with Asurion. Uncle Classic Barbershop was originally her husband’s brainchild. After working in Southern California for several years, Kirk Tanksley had moved back home to Middle TN and was frustrated with his haircut options – the woman’s salon wasn’t a fit. Neither was the cheap walk in franchise.