Long before women were widely represented in corporate boardrooms, a visionary named Merle Nethercutt Norman was changing the future of business. In 1931, during the Great Depression, she founded her cosmetics company on a simple yet powerful belief: empowering women to own their own businesses while helping others look and feel their very best.
Today, that same spirit continues in Bedford County at Merle Norman on the Square. This locally owned studio proudly carries forward one of America’s longest-standing women-led franchise legacies while continuing to serve generations of Shelbyville women with trusted products, personalized service, and genuine relationships.
Walking through the doors, customers are welcomed with friendly faces, experienced guidance, and a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Whether visiting for skincare, cosmetics, a makeover, or simply catching up with familiar faces, every guest receives personal attention that is increasingly rare in today’s retail world. Alongside quality beauty products, shoppers can also enjoy the thoughtfully selected gifts and apparel offered throughout the newly expanded store.
The boutique continues to honor Merle Norman’s signature promise: “Try Before You Buy.” Customers are encouraged to experience products firsthand, ask questions, and discover what works best for their individual needs before taking anything home. That hands-on, no-pressure philosophy has built trust for nearly a century and continues to make Merle Norman a name generations of women confidently recommend.
Merle Norman on the Square proves that beauty is about more than makeup. It’s about confidence, relationships, and helping every woman leave feeling just a little brighter than when she arrived.
Visit us at 105 S. Side Square, Monday through Friday from 9:00–5:00 and Saturday from 9:00–4:00.
Contact Merle Norman on the Square
(931) 684-8728
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