LYNN – Just in time for summer, a new tanning salon has opened in Lynn between Tryon and Columbus. Brooke Priester, owner of Tanaholic, opened her store in March and is offering tanning services and monogrammed items. The salon is located at 2060 Lynn Rd. Suite 6. 

Priester recounted always wanting to open her own business. When she found out in January she was pregnant, she was pushed to opening the salon. Brooke and her husband Dylan, lieutenant firefighter with the Columbus Fire Department, live in Columbus.

“I always wanted to open my own business, especially a tanning salon since I used to work for one,” Priester said. “I always thought it was cool and real girly.”

Tanaholic has two tanning beds that run for 15 minutes at a time and Priester also offers spray tanning and lotions. She said the name originated from thinking of the word “shopaholic” and turning it into the name of her business.

Monogrammed bags, T-shirts, onesies and other items are also available at Tanaholic, and Priester said she could create shirts for businesses in bulk.

Priester offers a 10 percent discount for one month tanning service for members of the military, emergency services, St. Luke’s Hospital and Tryon Estates.

Her business can be reached at 828-440-1199.