Cosmetology and barber board approves multiple school applications, sets inspector and paperwork conditions

The Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners on Monday approved multiple new-school licenses and change-of-location requests, while requiring updated floor plans, inspection sign-offs or paperwork corrections for several applicants.

Board Executive Director Roxanna Gamusio said the meeting began with a quorum and proceeded through a packed licensing agenda that included 12 school presentations and several change-of-location requests. "We do have 8 in order to proceed so we have quorum and we will get started," Gamusio said at the outset.

The board approved change-of-location and new-school requests for a mix of cosmetology, barber and specialty programs. Major approvals included Austin's Beauty College (change of location within Clarksville), Dream Builders Academy (new specialty natural hairstyling school in Bolivar), Academy of Nail Artistry LLC (new manicure branch in Knoxville), Center Stage Beauty Academy (change of location in Alcoa), Beauty Vault Institute of Cosmetology (change of location in Memphis), Master Nail Academy (new manicure school in Cookeville), All Aspects Barber Styling and Beyond (change of location in Memphis), Journey Academy of Cosmetology (new branch in Jackson/Adamsville), and Crown Cuts Academy (new barber branch in Johnson City). Several approvals included specific contingencies noted by staff or board members.

Not every application was approved without conditions. The Aesthetics and Lash Academy (Jackson) was…