We’re bringing back this roundup of Black-owned businesses in honor of Black History Month to show you the best way to support African-American businesses in and around Asheville.
Thanks to several readers for reminding us of the Hood Huggers International Green Book and The Color of Asheville , two databases that list local Black-owned businesses.
Be sure to check out the Yoruba Life directory of Black-owned businesses as well.
Arts
Adama Béni Dembele | Master djembéfola (djembe player).
Chaotic Joy Glass | Fine glass art .
Cleaster Cotton | “Contemporary primitive” paintings + photography.
Casa de Coco | Sustainable fashion, movement research, creative direction, photo + film.
Curve Theory | Photography, graphic design + branding “by the fabulously talented Reggie Tidwell” – Diana S.
DJ Honey | Local DJ.
Flowers Productions | Local photographer + videographer Nathaniel Flowers specializes in shoots + videos filmed in our gorgeous natural landscapes.
James Love | Free-flowing improvisational art (drawing, painting, collage, and assemblage) that connects to James’ spirituality and traditions of worship.
Jenny Pickens | Paintings, drawings + crafts.
Joseph Pearson | Social realism paintings focusing on everyday and fringe conditions, including the effect of mass incarceration on families, the environment + more.
Nex Millen | Music producer, artist + DJ.
Oh Hey Jes Studios | Owned by WNC photographer Jesica Hooper.
Portrait Soul Readings | Raquel and Bobby Wilkins create intuitive soul portraits using the body’s chakra imagery, as well as works that combine street art, caricature + modern expression.
Piano Lab | “10 years of award-winning lessons in many instruments and voices” –Kimberly C.
Pro 16 Productions | Custom video creation + commercial photography.
Sheila Shower | Sells custom decorated cakes, Mary Kay skin products + pottery.
SoundSpaceAVL | A musical rehearsal space.
Still Smiling Photography | Owned by photographer Tony Shivers.
Tia Nicole Photography | Local photographer.
Viola Spells | One-of-a-kind crochet wire jewelry, plus fashion, sculpture + more.
West Sound Productions , 4 Pine Grove Ave.
WinniesChild Productions , Online
Childcare/Products for kids
All Kids Academy | A 4 star licensed center caring for children 12 months- 5 years.
Precious Angel Infant Care | Providing quality care to children in a nurturing atmosphere that will promote healthy growth in all areas of development.
Busy Bottoms Diaper Service | An affordable, home diaper delivery service.
Steps to Hope Academy, 205 Thompson St., Hendersonville | “4 star licensed child care center offering care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age.” – Kiyanis H.
Community
Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement I 56 Walton St. I Health, education + advocacy
Counsel to the Entrepreneur, LLC, business counsel-holistic sounding board for entrepreneurs- owned by Nicole Lee
Cortina Jenelle | Artist, activist, community organizer, creative facilitator, social designer + communication architect.
Date My City | Founded by City Councilwoman Sheneika Smith, this org promotes cultural advancement of Black + brown communities through strategic events and partnerships.
Different Wrld , 701 Haywood Rd. | Production collective offering open access to creative equipment + shared resources.
Hood Huggers | DeWayne Barton leads walking + driving tours through Black Asheville focused on history and contemporary art + culture.
Michagni Kripa | Spiritual guide, yoga teacher, life mastery coach + conscious company business consultant
YMI Cultural Center , 39 S. Market St. | Offers cultural, economic + leadership development activities.
Youth Center Stage | Local non profit.
Event planning
AVL Luxury Elopement Co. , 34 Wall St. | “A local wedding planning service and elopement company that is also a Black female-owned business. @avlluxelope” – Danielle F.
End-of-Life Services
Avery’s Memorial Chapel, 542 Hendersonville Rd. | Funeral + cremation services.
Hart Funeral Service, 60 Phifer St. | Serving the Asheville and surrounding area for over 40 years.
Ray Funeral and Cremation Service, 1373 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Offers a complete range of death care services.
Financial Services
Balanced Virtually | Accounting + bookkeeping.
Genene Curry Accounting LLC , 370 N. Louisiana Ave. | “Great lady!“- Lindsay H.
Keevon Baten | An advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in servicing local families of color.
Thomas and Smith Consulting and Editing LLC , 2200 Kensington Pl . I Professional editing + consulting services.
Food + Bev
AVL Cake Lady , 34 New Leicester Hwy. | Owned + operated by Shana McDowell.
Bake it up Beautiful, | Custom cakes, cookies, cupcakes + more. “So easy to work with, gorgeous and intricate creations, and absolutely delicious cakes!!!!” – Shifra A.
Black Mountain Cider + Mead , 104 Eastside Dr., Black Mountain | Dry ciders + sessionable meads.
Blessed Soul Food | Food truck.
Cooking With Comedy Catering | “Food for the soul” on offer for special events from weddings to corporate meetings from Chef Clarence Robinson.
Daddy D’s | Soul food restaurant + food truck in Hendersonville.
Dreadlife Kitchen , 3591 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville | Caribbean soul food restaurant, plus catering within a 40-mile radius.
Grill Jamaica | Jamaican food truck + catering.
Grind AVL | Coffee house and event space
Haywood Lounge, 590 Haywood Rd. | A private bar/lounge.
Ms. Quitas Kitchen | Catering + personal home chef services. “My favorite Black- owned business in Asheville is Ms. Quitas Kitchen. Her collard green egg rolls are the best!” – Helen L.
Smallcakes , 33 Town Square Blvd. | “Smallcakes in Biltmore Park is my favorite ice cream and cupcake shop. Ask for a ‘cupcake smash,’ you won’t regret it.” – Thomas W.
Spice + Tea Merchants of Asheville , 8 Town Square Blvd. | Offer fresh loose leaf teas, spices, local raw honey + other healthy food products/gifts.
Tiger Bay Cafe , 373 Haywood Rd. | A female-owned, family-run business with dishes fusing Southern, East Indian + Latin culinary traditions.
The Cake Studio, 800 Brevard Rd. | A DIY cupcake, cake + cookie decorating studio.
Wadadli Dessert Oasis | Art, culture, wellness + science.
Gyms
EFitness Studio , 557 S. Grove St., Hendersonville | “Elijah is amazing and very knowledgeable. Great place to work out.” -Margaret S.
Hard2Kill CrossFit , 221 New Airport Rd., Arden | Owned by Donnell Burch.
Potential Sports and Fitness , 1276 Hendersonville Rd. I Owned by Jonathan Blakely, Jr.
Red Pump Fitness , 15 Possum Trot Rd. | This female-owned gym focuses on all things dance and fitness.
Health and Wellness
Asheville Pro Lash and Salon , 1238 Hendersonville Rd. | Owned and operated by the mother and daughter team of Trina Gragg-Jackson + Kahlani Jackson. Offers luxury mink eyelash extensions and makeup consultations.
Black Lotus Massage | Email to book.
A Kinky Thing Natural Hair Salon , 868 Haywood Rd. | Specializing in the cultivating and grooming of locs, twists, braids, + natural hair, as well as being a Wellness Center offering natural hair care products, loc jewelry, vintage jewelry + art.
Blaze Dance Studio , 1833 Hendersonville Rd. | Aerial yoga, dance + pole fitness.
Della Terra Beauty | “A hair and makeup business specializing in bridal looks – Black female-owned.” – Danielle F.
Fusion Day Spa , 959 Merrimon Ave. | Owned + operated by licensed massage therapist and esthetician Mauri “Katy” Dalton.
Gilliand Janitorial, 161 Allen Dr., Fletcher | Owned by Robert Gilliand. “He does great work and we love working with him” – Tamara S.
Jolie de Shea Hair Design, 295 W. Haywood St.
Keep It Clean | Cleaning services for AirBnBs, offices + more.
Mountain Trail Soap Company | “The best soaps, body butters, candles and more!” – Doug E.
OSEGA Dream Academy , 16a National Ave., Fletcher | Owned by 4-time Olympic Coach + American Ninja Warrior Miles Avery.
Pixie Nails, 891 Patton Ave. Suite B | Nail salon + full service spa.
Salon Roche , 830 Hendersonville Rd. | Hair salon for multicultural hair.
Savage Hair Studio, 133 Church St.
Shine Diamond Nails , 1 Battery Park Ave. | Nail Spa.
Stefanie’s Hair + Beauty Design Studio , 5 Regent Park Blvd. | Hair, make-up, brows, facials, barbers, and more.
UpFront Management Sports Agency , 133 Livingston St. | Education, sports, and youth development services.
Wynns Luxe Lounge, 100 District Drive Unit 008
Home Improvement
Asheville Glass & Mirror, (828) 505-1158
C & L Home Improvement, (828) 505-0636
A Step Above The Rest Home Repairs , 4 Long Shoals Rd. | Carpentry, house painting, kitchen + bath contractor.
City Steam Carpet + Flooring | Carpet cleaning specialists.
Grout Masters | Two decades of experience laying tile. Now offering estimates with no charge for commercial + residential tile work in Buncombe and surrounding counties.
Hello Bright Cleaning Co. I Commercial + residential cleaning services.
Peterson’s Appliance Sales & Service, 207 Haywood Rd . (828) 252-8488
Quality Janitorial Group Inc ., 1276 Hendersonville Rd # B. (828) 277-3880
Insurance
B&M Insurance Group Inc. , 619 Haywood Rd. | Offer almost all insurance with the exception of health insurance.Specialize in auto, homeowners, commercial + life insurance. Owned by Tim Wilson + Brian Davis.
Legal
Ile Adaramola , 1 Oak St. | Providing legal services in real estate, estate planning, and estate administration.
Mechanics
Chrome Star Mobile Auto Detailing | Offers car detailing, washing + cleaning.
R&R Automotive , 196 Glenn Bridge Rd., Arden | “The best mechanics around!” – Autumn V.
The Detail Shop , 3034 US-70, Black Mountain | “Excellent work at reasonable rates.” – Dave B.
Media
Aisha Adams Media | Local influencer, author, coach + entertainment personality Aisha Adams offers one-on-one business consultation and group courses, and more. Aisha also founded Equity Over Everything and produces The Asheville View . She shares her writings on her personal webpage, Nappy Thoughts .
The Asheville View | A weekly streaming talk show featuring hosts Aisha Adams (producer), Kirby Winner, Eboné Graham + Tina White that talks hot button issues, culture, politics, entertainment + more.
Outdoors
Black Folks Camp Too | A marketing-based company aimed at getting Black folks into hiking + spending more time outdoors.
Freddy Mitchell | General contractor.
The Lawn Company , Blake Dr., Arden | Professional property maintenance
McDowell Family Movers | “best service in Asheville” – Peggy B.
M.S. Lean Landscaping | “A Black-owned business that does great work and provides excellent service. The owner is also dedicated to working to make our community as good as it can be. I recommend them with great confidence.” – Ross S.
Quicksilver Trucking + Landscaping, 14 N. Pershing Rd. Specializing in hauling + landscaping.
Muck Management LLC | Landscaping services.
Real Estate
Rita Lee Real Estate Agent | Local real estate agent.
Kimberly Hunter + Kiesha Lewis, 4 Long Shoals Rd. #156, Arden | Realtors at EXIT Realty Vistas.
Wanda Marie Lapointe | Real estate agent + life coach.
Wishbone Tiny Homes , 38 Bear Leah Trl., Arden | Craftsman tiny homes.
Shops
A Step Above The Rest Home Repairs , 4 Long Shoals Rd. | Carpentry, house painting, kitchen + bath contractor.
B&M Insurance Group Inc. , 619 Haywood Rd. | Offer almost all insurance with the exception of health insurance.Specialize in auto, homeowners, commercial + life insurance. Owned by Tim Wilson + Brian Davis.
Chrome Star Mobile Auto Detailing | Offers car detailing, washing + cleaning.
Aisha Adams Media | Local influencer, author, coach + entertainment personality Aisha Adams offers one-on-one business consultation and group courses, and more. Aisha also founded Equity Over Everything and produces The Asheville View . She shares her writings on her personal webpage, Nappy Thoughts .
Freddy Mitchell | General contractor.
Rita Lee Real Estate Agent | Local real estate agent.Ianodells Hat Shop, 29 Spring Rock Rd., Mills River | Sells hats, suits, purses, shoes, jewelry + more.
Hummingbird Candle Co . | Craft candles + candlemaking experiences
Kltr Kickz , 872 Haywood Rd. | Sneakers, apparel + more.
More to Love Plus Size Consignment Boutique + Those Lovely Locks , 606 New Leicester Hwy. | Offers upcycled, new and used clothes + a wax and chemical-free dreadlocking studio.
New York Fashions , 26 New Leicester Hwy. | Urban streetwear/clubwear.
Noir Collective AVL , 39 S. Market St. Suite C | Boutique shop + art gallery located in the historic Black business district, “The Block.”
Sole82 , 660 Merrimon Ave. | Sneaker + shoe boutique.
The Tennis Professor, 959 Merrimon Ave. | Tennis store.
Be sure to check out four Black entrepreneurs and their businesses from Asheville’s history here .
Have more Black-owned businesses to add to our list? Let us know.