In 2015, the Kendall Building was run-down and abandoned. The City of Jefferson purchased the building for $50 and made a commitment of $150,000 to renovate the building. Rosie & Ray Tucker moved back to Jefferson and were interested in opening their business from Arkansas, Sensibly Chic, in the Kendall building . Rosie is the granddaughter of the original Kendall family. A Challenge Grant was awarded in 2016 for the total restoration with retail in the first level and the Tucker’s apartment in the 2nd story. This took collaboration of the Tuckers, City, and Jefferson Matters: Main Street with assistance from the school’s athletic dept. for debris removal from the basement.

From demolition and stripping down of the entire building, asbestos removal, a new roof, and stabilization of the basement by the City to refinishing the original billiard hall floors, brick-pointing, restoring the original metal ceiling, and building new stairs to the 2nd floor. The new storefront windows showcased home décor, and upper-story windows were inserted into the plywood openings. Local contractors were used throughout the project.