They also have one of the largest selections of vintage vinyl records in Pulaski County with fresh arrivals added all the time, so there is always something new every time you come in.
There are a lot of household items and glassware as well as record players, antique radio, trunks, framed artwork, jigsaw puzzles and even a working traffic light.
There also is a collection of paintings by Nancy artist Marsha Light.
The newest addition to Red Barn Thrift this year is a large adjacent building filled with furniture and appliances.
“ I’ ve always had a little bit of furniture but didn’ t really have a lot of space for it. So we added a building just for it,” said Melinda.
Along with the appliances and furniture, the building is filled with table lamps, drapes, artwork and other accessories, all at reasonable prices that are hard to match anywhere.
Since its opening, Red Barn Thrift has built quite a following of local residents who come in regularly, some just to hang out and enjoy the atmosphere.
“ We have a lot of regulars, a lot of older people who are happy to have somewhere in Nancy to shop. I try to keep good prices they can afford,” said Melinda.“ And we bring things in every day so you never know what you’ re going to find since the last time you were here. I always say it’ s a little bit of a treasure hunt in here.”
One of those regulars is 86-year-old doll collector Glenna Henderson.
Henderson was born during World War II and with six siblings younger than her, times were tough and money
Melinda Roberts( right) with Nancy artist Marsha Light and some of her oil paintings. Photos by Bob Flynn
18 • SEKY- Southeast Kentucky Life July-August 2026