Some believe certain people are placed into our lives for a reason. Just in time for Christmas, we wanted to share this story of found family.
Tammy Pace puts it like this. She’s been doing hair long enough to watch mullets go out of style and come back again.
There are two things that have never changed since she arrived in Hendersonville in 1983. One, she’s always had a stuffed toy in her shops. You’ve seen a lot of Coca-Cola Santas. Well, Tammy has a Pepsi Santa.
The other thing that hasn’t changed is Tammy’s long friendship with client Jewell.
“I keep Kentucky Fried Chicken in business,” Jewell said as Tammy shampooed her hair.
I happened to start eavesdropping while they were talking about what to get for lunch.
“I think you keep Tammy in business too!” Tammy told Jewell. “41 years! I think that’s a blessing for me and a blessing for you.”
“It’s a blessing for both of us!” Jewell answered.
“Jewell, you been happy?” Tammy asked about her work.
“Well, if I hadn’t been happy, I wouldn’t be here!” Jewell laughed. “How ’bout that?”