Billy Graham once said, “The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money…but rather a legacy of character and faith.”
Family and faith are the two most important things to Rhonda and Kim, two local siblings, who operate the store, Veda’s Flowers and Gifts. After years of service to the Rutherford County School System, it was time for a change. These lovely sisters had the brilliant idea to create a business that their children could one day inherit and run themselves. They wanted to leave something more tangible behind for the benefit of their children and grandchildren. Rhonda and Kim bought a building downtown and decided to name their company after their grandmother, who had been such an inspiration and an important part of their family. In June of 2017, Veda’s Flowers and Gifts was born. While it was a challenge in the beginning to start something brand new, it soon became an incredibly significant part of Rhonda and Kim’s lives and hearts. With the knowledge and experience of 20 years, Veda’s offers flower arrangements for any type of occasion, along with faith-based gifts and home decor. They outsource their flowers, only purchasing the highest quality for their clients.
More recently, they have added deliveries to their list of services. Rhonda and Kim take extreme pride in the quality of work they do, guaranteeing only the best. Faith and spirituality play a major role in everything these lovely ladies do. Rhonda and Kim pray they are used as a light to everyone that walks through the doors of their shop. In fact, there is even a prayer wall inside the flower shop where customers can add their own personal prayers. The sisters pray over these requests and support their customers in any way they possibly can. They use flowers and gifts as an avenue to show the love of the Father and encourage others. Rhonda says their motto for life and business is, “Be a good person, kind, loving, and thoughtful of others.” Rhonda and Kim find so much joy in giving back and serving the community, which is why they generously offer discounts to veterans and all first responders. Rhonda and Kim see everyone as brothers and sisters, family in Christ. Therefore, this past year their
clientele has grown immensely, adding more to the family of Veda’s, which makes them enlightened with joy. Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength,” is a verse Rhonda and Kim live by daily. Owning a business has brought many challenges upon them through the years, but this verse has kept them steadfast in the faith.
Veda’s Flowers was created for the purpose of legacy and in the process has become so much more. It has developed into a business of flowers, faith, and family.
For more information on the services Veda’s offers, check out vedasflower.com or their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram at @vedasflowers.
