On Lake Street, or online, Vine & Branch growing

Vine + Branch, located at  202 Lake St. in Fulton, is owned by Lai Ann Mitchell. She purchased the business six years ago. The telephone number is 270.472.0918, and the website is www.vineandbranchflorist.com.

Store hours are Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 Her staff includes Stephanie Pirtle and Lauren Armbruster, florists, Stephanie Fincher, who takes care of day to day operations, Jenna Moore, Manager of Social Media and Web Site, Christy Foley, Macy Fuller, Madison Riley, Deanna Reams and Laura Dillard who all help out on a part time basis 

She is a lifelong resident of Hickman County and she has been married to her husband, Scott, for 36 years. They have two children and five grandchildren. When they can, Lai Ann said they love to spend time at the beach and have discovered a love for travel and hiking this year so they hope to do a lot more of that in the coming years. 

“I purchased the former Cissy’s six years ago and from the very first day this community has made me feel welcome and supported me beyond belief! We have grown every single year we have been in business, even through COVID. I am humbled by the support. I love this community and the surrounding areas that we serve,” Lai Ann said. 

“We look forward to serving our customers locally for many years to come here on Lake Street but we have also launched our business online this year. We have grown so much through this. As of today we have shipped to 25 states and we hope to make that number grow in 2025!,” she added.