About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning in Stotts Barber Shop, an old regular looked up from his mirror and asked the barber, ‘Hey, I’ve been coming here for years—why does it feel like you’re always cutting my hair shorter than everyone else’s?’ The barber smiled gently and replied, 'Ah, sir, your hair grows faster than most people's.' The old man nodded thoughtfully before realizing with a chuckle, 'So that's why I've always felt left out!'
2. A young delivery driver pulled up outside Stotts Barber Shop one afternoon, fumbling with his keys. Just as he unlocked the door, an elderly gentleman emerged from the shop, muttering something about ‘the worst haircut of my life.’ The delivery driver looked in the mirror and burst out laughing—his hair was standing on end like a porcupine’s quills. A regular passing by whistled appreciatively and said, 'Sonny, that’s some serious style!' And so, our hero left the barbershop with a newfound confidence and a story to tell for years.
3. A little boy walked into Stotts Barber Shop, pointing excitedly at something on the wall. The barber raised an eyebrow and asked what he saw. ‘It’s a picture of a dog,’ said the boy, ‘but it looks like it has three legs!’ The barber smiled and replied, 'Ah, that's because it's a whippet—a breed with naturally short legs.' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then asked if he could get his own haircut too. 'Of course,' said Stotts, 'and don't worry—your dog will look just fine!'
4. On a particularly humid summer morning, a regular sat under the noisy fan, wiping sweat off his forehead as he waited for his turn. Just then, the door swung open with a bang, and a delivery driver rushed in, yelling, 'Hey, Stotts, where’s my usual order?' The barber, mid-snip, looked up with a smile and replied, ‘Ah, Joe, you’re early today! Your shave is ready when you are.’