Our second stop was Natural Solutions, located in the heart of the inner city in the Historic Downtown district of Johnson City – also known as “Blue Plum Village.” Natural Solutions offers all types of hair care services and a full range of manicure services.
The shop contains a retail center offering natural hair products for
all the different types of curly and wavy hair found in the
multi-ethnic community: Miss Jessies, Curls/Curly Q’s and Mixed Chicks.
In the near future Natural Solutions plans to expand its product line
and hair accessories.
Born and reared in Johnson City, the owner, Teresa
McAdams-Newman moved away from the area for eight years, but returned
and decided to open Natural Solutions. When talking about multi-ethnic
Johnson City, Mrs. Newman speaks from a personal perspective; she has a
biracial son and understands that there is a large and growing biracial
community with a definite need for a salon that would provide products
and services specifically for their hair textures.
“Our goal is to provide a salon of comfort and relaxation while
offering natural hair care products and services produced by a growing
multi-ethnic team of independent stylists."
Arts & EntertainmentInternational Ambassador of Hip-Hop, Rennie Harris PuremovementWednesday, 11 January 2012
The preeminent hip-hop dance company in the world, Rennie Harris Puremovement brings pure, contagious stage magic to Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, February 23-24, 2012.
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Arts & EntertainmentWin Tickets to the Rennie Harris Puremovement performanceTuesday, 10 January 2012
For Local Middle School or High School Students Only
Question: Please tell us in 200 words or less why Hip-Hop should be considered an art form. Your essay will be judged by the staff of the Urban News, and featured in the February edition, along with your picture. The... + Full Story
Our TownThe People’s Scholar, Dr. Boyce Watkins, to Keynote Prayer BreakfastWednesday, 11 January 2012
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County announced that Dr. Boyce Watkins will give the keynote address at the 31st annual Prayer Breakfast honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The breakfast will be the highlight of a series of events from Wednesday,... + Full Story
Our TownGetting to Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competence in Multicultural EnvironmentsWednesday, 11 January 2012
by Don C. Locke
Why “getting to?” Every organization is dynamic in terms of diversity and inclusion. Every organization is in the process of becoming diverse and inclusive. If we really believe in the importance of all people and groups, then every organization has room to... + Full Story
CommunitiesMLK Week Events & CelebrationsWednesday, 11 January 2012
31st Annual Prayer Breakfast - 8:30 a.m.
The Prayer Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Grand
Ballroom of the historic Grove Park Inn & Resort at 290 Macon
Avenue. Guest speaker Dr. Boyce Watkins will be joined by the Unity
& Fellowship Choir and other distinguished guests.... + Full Story
Born and reared in Johnson City, the owner, Teresa
McAdams-Newman moved away from the area for eight years, but returned
and decided to open Natural Solutions. When talking about multi-ethnic
Johnson City, Mrs. Newman speaks from a personal perspective; she has a
biracial son and understands that there is a large and growing biracial
community with a definite need for a salon that would provide products
and services specifically for their hair textures. 
