Our Story
A Moment’s Peace was established in October 2002 in Franklin, Tennessee, located in the Cool Springs area approximately 20 minutes south of downtown Nashville, before the surrounding area had fully developed.
At the time, there were no neighboring businesses along this section of Carothers Parkway. What is now one of the most active and desirable commercial corridors in Middle Tennessee began as a single, standalone business with a long-term vision.
The Direction That Shaped the Business
In June 2004, Kip and Koren Dodson acquired A Moment’s Peace and began building the structure that defines the business today.
From the beginning, the objective was not to create a single-service salon or a limited spa offering. The goal was to build a complete, full-service environment where guests could access hair, massage, skincare, nails, waxing, tanning, and wellness services in one coordinated location.
This model required long-term infrastructure, not short-term growth.
Built to Support Consistency Over Time
Over time, A Moment’s Peace expanded across departments, invested in systems, and developed a team structure designed for consistency rather than turnover. What began with a small team has grown into an organization of more than 60 professionals serving over 35,000 guests annually.
As the Area Grew, So Did Its Role
As the Cool Springs area developed into one of the most sought-after commercial and residential hubs in Tennessee, A Moment’s Peace remained a constant, transitioning from a first-mover into an established anchor within the market.
Many locals still refer to the intersection as “A Moment’s Peace Corner,” reflecting the business’s early presence and lasting impact within Franklin and the greater Cool Springs community.
Positioned in the Middle of Long-Term Growth
Williamson County, where A Moment’s Peace is located, is widely recognized for strong economic growth, high household incomes, business-friendly conditions, and sustained population expansion. The area consistently attracts families, professionals, and entrepreneurs seeking opportunity, quality of life, and long-term stability.
Positioned within Cool Springs, A Moment’s Peace sits at the center of this growth, making it not only a destination for guests across Franklin and surrounding areas, but also a place where experienced providers choose to build long-term careers.
Everything Designed to Work Together
Today, A Moment’s Peace operates as one of the most comprehensive salon and spa environments in the Franklin and Cool Springs area, offering one of the widest ranges of services in a single location.
While many competitors specialize in a single category, A Moment’s Peace was intentionally built to deliver excellence across all of them in one place.
Recognition That Reflects the Standard
The business has accumulated more than 15,000 five-star online reviews and consistently receives “Best Of” recognition across multiple categories, including Hair, Nails, Massage, Skincare, Day Spa, and Med Spa.
Awards span multiple publications and regions, including Greater Nashville, Williamson County, Parent Magazine, and the Sizzle Awards. Nationally, A Moment’s Peace has been named to the Salon Today Top 200 for eight consecutive years from 2019 to 2026, including receiving a national-level award for excellence in client experience measurement.
A System That Holds the Experience Accountable
At the core of this recognition is a simple but enforced standard:
We guarantee you will love your service.
Every guest experience is followed by a structured 0 to 10 survey. Feedback is reviewed, tracked, and acted on daily. If expectations are not met, the team addresses it directly. Measurement is not occasional, it is continuous.
The Promise Behind the Name
Beyond performance systems, A Moment’s Peace is built on a clear brand promise:
Beauty and A Moment’s Peace in everything we do.
The business is structured to deliver on its name. From the moment a guest walks through the door to the moment they leave, the experience is designed to deliver A Moment’s Peace and match the emotional expectation created by the brand itself.
Why Expectations Are Set Before Guests Arrive
This is why gift certificates have become one of the most powerful entry points into the business. Even first-time guests often arrive with a clear expectation drawn from the name of A Moment’s Peace, and that expectation becomes the standard the team is responsible for delivering.
Built Slowly So It Works Every Day
A Moment’s Peace was not built quickly.
It was built deliberately, over time, to support consistency at scale.
Because every day, the objective remains the same:
Create A Moment’s Peace for every guest and ensure they leave feeling their best.
