After 31 Years, Etheridge Senior Car Wash Closes in Historic Black Birmingham Business District

By Sym Posey and Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times After being in business for more than three decades, a staple of the historic downtown Fourth Avenue business has closed. Etheridge Senior Car Wash at 1600 3rd Ave N, closed October 25 leaving a void downtown and also in the hearts of longtime customers. Etheridge Senior Car Wash, a staple of the historic downtown Fourth Avenue business, has closed. (Amarr Croskey, For The Birmingham Times) “After 31 wonderful years, we regret to announce that we will be closing our doors,” wrote April Pritchett-White and Ashley Pritchett, Co-Owners/Operators of Etheridge Senior Car Wash earlier this month in a joint statement on their social business page. “The evolving economy and challenges in hiring have made it increasingly difficult for us to continue operating at the level of excellence you have come to expect.” “I’m thankful for all of our loyal customers who have supported our family and business throughout the years. It’s been amazing to serve them and I will always cherish the memories and relationships that we’ve built,” Ashley told The Birmingham Times. “I am sad. This has been in my family since I was young. …” “I will miss the...