Last week’s ice storm devastated Lawrence & Clarke Cacti Company, wiping out thousands of plants after days without power and leaving owner Kimberly Daft with an estimated $100,000 loss. When her insurance claim was denied, the situation felt dire.
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NASHVILLE: “I don’t know what we’re gonna do.” Local plant shop @lccactico says State Farm Insurance is refusing to cover their lost inventory after the storm power outage killed it all.🤔 To help them out: https://tr.ee/5C1YLX3wg4
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Then Nashville stepped in.
After Daft shared her story on social media, the response was immediate. Customers and strangers alike rallied behind the small business, pushing a GoFundMe past its goal in less than 24 hours and raising $60,000. The support did more than replace inventory—it restored hope.
New plants are already on order, and the shop is set to reopen, transforming a painful loss into a powerful reminder: when systems fail, community can still come through.
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