Terri Burt dreamed of one day opening a vintage store. In the spring of 2000, she opened the Nitty Gritty with a roomful of "curbside rescues" and the hopes that she could keep it open for at least six months. Nine years and three Best of Louisville Awards stand as a testament to her strong vision and true passion for all things vintage. " The clothes were made with such quality and attention to detail, and they were made to last forever." She also feels fortunate to be able to shop for a living, "You never know what you are going to come across out there. This is what keeps my flame stoked, and why owning the Nitty Gritty is so exciting; it is always evolving, always changing. Dang it, Just Come on down!"