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Foyers and Beyond Custom Flooring: Donna Bishop

When Donna Dean Bishop decided to open Foyers and Beyond Custom Flooring in 2009, she was leaning on more than 30 years of experience in the flooring business. Even though the economy was taking a big hit, she decided the time for entrepreneurship was then or never.

“It was a huge leap of faith, especially right in the middle of that stinking recession,” she said. “But I wanted to be my own boss, and knew I could do this.”

Bishop’s fast-talking, upbeat personality contributes to the type of store the she runs: a flooring boutique in downtown Franklin that caters to the individual’s interior design needs. The owner says she places a special emphasis on customer relations—in part because referrals are a large component of Foyers and Beyond’s success, but also because Bishop loves people.

“A big part of this business is working with designers and customer referrals,” she said. “I’m a people person, and I just love what I do.”

Foyers and Beyond offers a sweeping slate of services, including wall-to-wall carpet, hardwood, area rugs, tile, free in-home estimates and more. The company also owns a Franklin workroom that produces custom area rugs and runners for hallways and stairs.

Bishop holds a sisal rug with dark leather trim, a popular sample that rests on one of the brightly painted walls lined with display racks.

“We probably have 1,000 area rug samples that fall into every price point,” she said. “We also work with trims like wide cotton bindings, leather, surging and suede to produce in-house rugs. It’s our forte.”

Bishop says that since her opening, she’s made a point to carry unique products that customers might have seen in the glossy interior design publications.

“We offer wool and sisal products you don’t see at other flooring stores, like that New Zealand wool material behind you,” she said.

She points to a large blueprint covering a table, a “takeoff” she’s been working on for a customer.

“We use a blueprint and begin working within a budget to pick what flooring, paint and carpet should be used,” she said. “People are often surprised with what they can get within their budget. Just because I’m in downtown Franklin doesn’t mean I’m more expensive!”

Bishop also partners with local interior designers, contractors and custom homebuilders on projects.

“We’ve developed great relationships and referrals. It’s amazing how the local people make a point to support this little downtown square,” she said.

Bishop cultivates these relationships, welcoming anyone interested to take a seat on Foyers and Beyond’s Main Street bench. She can often be found sitting outside her store, surrounded by other small business owners and friends—and usually Herbert Dean, her 84-year-old father who visits every day.

“He’s sort of a fixture around here,” she said. “You know, a lot of people just come in here to talk. It’s a happy store. We love what we do, and I think that it shows.”

The Nashville native says one of the best parts of owning the business is the downtown merchants around her.

“In the last two-and-a-half years I’ve met local people who have become my dearest friends,” she said. “The relationships I’ve formed with the other merchants have been just incredible.”

To learn more about Foyers and Beyond Custom Flooring, visit the store at 502 W. Main Street or its website at www.foyersandbeyond.com.

 

Faces of Franklin

  • 339 Main: Tom Taylor
  • Anderson Benson Insurance and Risk Management: Darla Bousselot
  • Arbor Antique Mall: Micki Goetsch
  • Avec Moi: Bob Roethemeyer
  • Barn Door: Kevin King
  • Baskin-Robbins: Brandon Anglin
  • Bathos: Paul Barrett
  • Battle Ground Academy: Will Kesler
  • Bittersweet Primitives: Debbie Miller
  • Boutique MMM: Maria Magdalena Molnar
  • Brandon Binkley: Bink’s Outfitters
  • Carnivore Market: SJ and Virginia Botha
  • Chick-Fil-A: Jeanne Hammontree
  • City Farmhouse: Kim and David Leggett
  • Classic Sports Barber Shop: Tony Steele
  • Coffee House on Second and Bridge: Barbara Spierto
  • Craft Love: Deb Chambers
  • Damico Frame & Art Gallery: Michael Damico
  • Daniel-Christian Real Estate: Dianne Christian and Matt Daniel
  • Early’s Honey Stand: Curtis Gibbs
  • ECCO SALON ON MAIN: Lisa Asselin
  • Finnleys Good Findings: Dawn Craig
  • First Tennessee Bank: Tina Lilly
  • For Every Child: Karen Tucker
  • Foyers and Beyond Custom Flooring: Donna Bishop
  • Franklin Antique Mall: Amanda Pitts
  • Franklin Art Scene: J. Edward and Brenda Campbell
  • Franklin Flower & Gift Gallery: Debbie Burns
  • Franklin Glassblowing Studio: Jose Santisteban
  • Franklin Hair Company: Alison Wolf
  • Franklin Mercantile Deli: Graeme Asch
  • Franklin On Foot: Margie Thessin
  • Frothy Monkey: Chase Ingalls
  • Gallery 202: Kelly Harwood
  • GEAR Foundation, Our Thrift Store: Dave Krikac
  • GRAY’S on Main: Joni Cole
  • Handy Hardware: Donna O’Neil
  • Haven Sanctuary of Style: Claudia Fowler
  • Heart and Hands: Carol Bennington
  • Heylee B.: Heylee Achten
  • I Love Juice Bar: Jason Collins
  • Imago Dei: Sarah Tucker
  • Inspirations on Main: Jerry and Robbie Hembree
  • Iron Tribe Fitness: Austin Dubberly
  • It’s Vintage Baby: Amy Zongor
  • IveyCake: Ivey Childers
  • Jack Yacoubian Jewelers: Jack Yacoubian
  • JJ’s Wine Bar: Jessie Myhre, Spencer and Jill Pittman
  • Johnnie Q: Brooklyn Byrd
  • JONDIE: Rebecca and Jondie Davis
  • Kelly Spalding Designs: Kelly Spalding
  • Kimbro’s Cafe and Carpe Diem: Will Jordan
  • Landmark Booksellers: Joel and Carol Tomlin
  • Lillie Belle’s: Bud and Barbara Carman
  • Lotz House Museum: J.T. Thompson
  • LuLu: Teresa Ofman
  • Mantra Artisan Ales: Derrick Morse
  • McCreary’s Irish Pub: Natasha Hendrix
  • Mellow Mushroom: Mark Clark
  • Music City Roots: Laurie Gregory and Craig Havighurst
  • New Day Photography: Misty and Bruce Westebbe
  • Nice Branding Agency: Amy Dennis
  • Olivia Olive Oil: Christi Lassen
  • Outdoor Classic Structures: Ernie Reynolds
  • Papa Boudreaux’s: Guy Bader, Erin Wingler, Brad Bader
  • Papa C Pies: Chad and Gary Collier
  • Parks Realty: Danny Anderson
  • Philanthropy: Christina Martin
  • Puckett’s Boat House: J.T. Ward
  • Rebecca’s Furniture and Design: Rebecca Burns
  • Red Dog Wine and Spirits: Bard Quillman Jr.
  • Red Pony, 55 South, McConnell House, Cork & Cow: Jason McConnell
  • ReDo Home & Design: Mitzi Maynard
  • Riverside Antiques: Lynda McGuire
  • Saddlecreek Design: Scott Moore
  • Saffire Restaurant: Tom Morales
  • Savory Spice Shop: Hollie Rollins
  • Scarlett Scales Antiques: Scarlett Scales
  • Shannon Eye Care: Shannon Zingle
  • Shuff’s Music: Ron Shuff
  • Stoveworks Restaurant & Catering: Patricia McCracken
  • Superior Roofing: Mark Black
  • Sweet CeCe’s Frozen Yogurt and Treats: CeCe Moore and Mike Hissong
  • T. Nesbitt and Co.: Trisha Nesbitt
  • Tanya Hembree Designs: Tanya Hembree
  • Taylor Made Smiles: Missy and Court Burton
  • TBH Franklin: Travis Anderson and Taylor Irwin
  • The Bunganut Pig: Mark and Amy Goodson
  • The Cellar On Main: Janice Swartz
  • The Heirloom Shop: Elaine Thompson
  • The Red House: Bethe Smith and Kay O’Connell
  • The Shop Around The Corner: Teresa Powers
  • Tin Cottage: Marianne DeMeyers
  • Triple Crown Bakery: Alena Vaughn
  • Twine Graphics: John Bond and Brandon Hagan
  • Vue Optique: David and Wendy Shen
  • Walton’s Jewelry: Julie Walton
  • William Powell Co. Home & Garden: Bill Powell
  • Williamson County CASA: Marianne Schroer
  • Winchester Antique Mall: Kim Tuzzio
  • Yarrow Acres: Sheri Gramer
  • Zolo’s Italian Restaurant: Judy and Brian Holmes
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