Richmond City Council Approves Renaming South Auburn Avenue in Honor of Vicky Hester
Richmond City Council has approved an ordinance to rename South Auburn Avenue in honor of Vicky Hester, the late owner of Babes of Carytown, a prominent supporter of the LGBTQ community.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 29, 2026 —
Richmond City Council has officially approved an ordinance to rename a section of South Auburn Avenue. The street will be renamed to honor Vicky Hester, the late owner of Babes of Carytown.
Hester was recognized as a prominent supporter of the LGBTQ community. The decision to rename the avenue in her memory reflects her contributions and impact. Details regarding the specific effective date of the renaming and the exact new street name are not provided in the initial summary.
Babes of Carytown, the establishment owned by Vicky Hester, is described as a prominent business in the community. The trend summary does not provide further details about the business itself or specific initiatives or events where Hester demonstrated her support for the LGBTQ community.
The approval of this ordinance by the Richmond City Council signifies a formal recognition of Vicky Hester’s legacy within the city. Further information regarding the process leading to the council’s decision, any public input received, or the specifics of the street renaming ceremony was not available in the provided summary.
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