Testimonials

Extraordinary Isn’t Just in the Name

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I started at NEIGHBORHOOD barre Knoxville as a client in 2016. And in that studio, I found the only exercise I’ve ever loved. I began instructing five years later. One year after my instructor training, I signed on as an owner, and the rest is history. NEIGHBORHOOD Barre is set apart from other fitness studios in its approachability, warmth, and individualization. I’m incredibly grateful to bring the nb difference first to Durham and next, Hendersonville!

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- Savannah Fielder Hopps

Extraordinary Isn’t Just in the Name

“Three golden years of NEIGHBORHOOD barre - Durham! Opening a new business during a mask mandate in a city where I didn’t know anyone, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I’m immensely grateful for my growth – both personally and professionally. My confidence has grown, my business has grown, and my family has grown. It’s been a whirlwind, and a risk I am grateful I took. I'm thankful for three amazing years and look forward to so many more. 
Even on the hardest days, I know I’d ALWAYS choose working for myself.”

- Savannah Fielder Hopps

“You only live once. Take the leap of faith and just do it. There is always a way out, but I guarantee you won't want to leave.”

- Owner Neighborhood barre Johnson City

“I have loved building connections within the community, within the owners, and working towards a goal of betterment. The flexibility to work on your own time (although its often) has been great to still meet the needs of my family. I would say if it is something you felt called to do and are ready to work, it will be very fulfilling.”

- Neighborhood barre Farragut

“It is a lot of work, but if it is your passion it won’t seem like work. It is very rewarding.”

- Kim Szucs

“I was ready to do something different and I was hoping that this would be a way to get me out of my corporate job. At the time, my company was very toxic and my direct manager was creating a very tumultuous environment at work. It’s now changed for the better, but I saw owning a studio as my way out. I also felt that Katy was very knowledgeable, and also very kind and she seemed like she was going to be a very supportive point person to help me in my ownership journey. So speaking with Katy a few times, I knew that she was the right person to lead me through the unknowns of ownership so that pushed me to say yes.”

- Whitney Brockman