West Knoxville, TN May 2020

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LADIES OF WEST KNOXVILLE, WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT YOU? It is during May that we, as a country, celebrate mothers, grandmothers, and great-grand-

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mothers. But here at West Knoxville Lifestyle, we also want to recognize the other women who build our community and all of your roles as well.

You are our children’s inspiration, and you are ours. This month, we thank you for everything you pour into West Knoxville and our community.

This month’s letter also serves as an introduction of sorts. My wife Amy CampbellRochelson and I are honored to become the new publishers of West Knoxville Lifestyle.

We will be relentless in our pursuit to bring you positive content and interesting stories, in both good and difficult times.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 16 The Formidable Lizzie Crozier French A Spotlight on the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment

22 A Vision for Connection Girl Boss Offices Provide Space for Success

26 Plan a Rest Stop on Life's Journey Rest and Recoup at Woven Retreats

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28 From Showers Come Flowers Wisdom from Resilient Women

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A SPOTLIGHT ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT

THIS YEAR MARKS THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RATIFICATION OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT, WHICH NATIONALLY GAVE WOMEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE. If you wished to identify a single woman in Knoxville who embodied the fight for suffrage and many other causes, Lizzie Crozier French would be the most obvious candidate. She’s immortalized in bronze on Market Square striding confidently along with two other activists representing other parts of the state.

As well as our leading leader of suffrage, Lizzie Crozier French was an acclaimed educator who helped open places of learning like the University of Tennessee to women students, and who acted broadly as a social reform activist. French was born in Knoxville in 1851. Her father, John H. Crozier (1812-1889), was an attorney and a former, two-term congressman, and her grandfather, Captain John Crozier (1769-1838) served as Knoxville’s second postmaster for more than thirty years. When young Lizzie was two, the family moved into a new home on the corner of Gay and West Clinch where the Hyatt Place (the old Farragut Hotel) stands today. The home was notable for its remarkable library, in which Lizzie and her two sisters found inspiration. That library was also appreciated by Gen. Ambrose Burnside chose to commandeer the Crozier house for a time in 1863 when the Union Army took control of the city.

By then, Crozier, a Confederate supporter and moved his family temporarily out of town. The Crozier name though still has some local currency – the recently constructed Crozier building in the Old City is indirectly named for the Crozier family. Her parents sent Lizzie away to school, first to a convent in Georgetown in the District of Columbia, and later to an Episcopalian school in Middle Tennessee. In 1872 she starred as the leading part of Mrs. Hardcastle in a local play, She Stoops to Conquer, at the former Young Men’s Dancing Club on Main Street, alongside future author Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Secret Garden, Little Lord Fauntleroy), who lived in Knoxville just after the Civil War during the mid-1860s and 1870s. French remained friends with the author for years.

Lizzie C ro z i e r Fre n c h (1851-1926) Portrait File, McClung Historical Collection

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“AS WELL AS OUR LE ADING LE ADER OF SUFFRAGE , LIZZIE CROZIER FRENCH WAS AN ACCL AIMED EDUCATOR .”

Credit: Knoxville History Project

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Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial in Market Square

A decade later French helped stage Norma an opera by Bellini,

two sisters, Lucy and Mary, French conducted a private school there

with Gustave Knabe, the immigrant from Leipzig, Germany, who

during the 1870s and ‘80s, instructing girls and young women during

later founded the Knoxville Philharmonic Society - a forerunner

an era when they were excluded from most colleges and universities.

to the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Lizzie Crozier’s marriage to

Over the years, the institute became more popularly known as

William Baxter French, was short-lived – he died within two years of

French’s School. One talent that Lizzie Crozier French had in abun-

the marriage leaving her to raise their infant child as a single mother.

dance was public speaking, and her elocution class at the institute led to

She never married again but chose to devote the rest of her life to the

the publication of her notable text “A Manual of Elocution.” French was a

cause of women’s rights and social reform.

formidable speaker, and her message may have been rather provocative

One of the first projects she became deeply involved in was the

for the time, challenging inbred customs. She often shocked audiences

re-opening of the East Tennessee Female Institute. There was a family

by saying, “I wish I could stand here today and say ‘Fellow Citizens’ but

connection: her grandfather Capt. John Crozier was a founding trustee

since I’m not recognized as a fellow citizen I must say citizens and fellow

in 1820. The institute, which stood on a high point overlooking the

servants.” Another favorite quote was, “If you’re going to say it at all, say

Tennessee River (about where the Central Street Methodist Church

it loud!” Her reputation lead to regional speaking engagements, includ-

is today), benefited deeply by French’s leadership. Along with her

ing the dedication of the Tennessee town of Rugby, founded in 1880.

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In the 1890s, Lizzie Crozier’s community work began to intensify. She helped found the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union and the Mount Rest Home on McCalla Avenue for elderly women. She also established the position of matron in the Knoxville Police Department, ensuring that women and children were treated differently from male criminals. French herself served as temporary matron before Hattie Cora Stearns “Mother” Thompson (the mother of Knoxville’s most famous photographer, Jim Thompson) was hired. Despite her community-minded efforts, Lizzie Crozier French still found time for travel and cultural pursuits.

In 1884, she visited New York City attending a literal and political event at one of the nation’s first professional women’s clubs.

Back in Knoxville, she helped form Ossoli Circle, a progressive intellectual women’s club that held its early meetings at the Female Institute. The durable organization, which claims to be the oldest women’s club in the south, is still active today and was named for the noted American journalist and social activist, Margaret Fuller Ossili (1810-1850.)

French took the train north to experience the spectacle of the 1893 Columbia Exposition in Chicago, and such trips may have increased her confidence in speaking about topics such as “The Art of the Louvre” and “The Culture of Luxembourg” at the Nicholson Art League in Knoxville. She was also a charter member of the “Art Museum” and the Lyceum, two of Knoxville’s early art-based institutions of the same era. Sadly, her portrait by professional artist Lloyd Branson no longer exists – it was lost when the Women’s Building on Main Street went up in flames in 1906. That painting was reportedly one of the most treasured pieces of art in the city.

E a s t Te n n e s s e e Fe m a l e I n s t i t u t e (1880s) Laura E. Luttrell Papers, McClung Historical Collection

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Burn Memorial

At the turn of the century, French became more involved in the

In her seventies, Lizzie Crozier French ran for City Council in 1923.

local suffrage movement and was elected President of the Tennessee

Although she lost narrowly, her message to the voting public extolled

Suffrage Association. As the city’s most vocal leader for women’s

the many institutions and organizations she had been involved in.

rights, she became a true Knoxville icon.

“My record as a public-spirited citizen,” she said, “is known to all

Several hundred yards from the Suffrage Statue on Market Street

of those who have given attention to the educational and welfare

stands a new memorial to Febb and Harry Burn. Lizzie Crozier

activities of Knoxville during the last half century.” Among these, you

French is believed to have directly inspired Febb Burn to play her

could count the city’s first hospital and the first kindergarten, parks

own, pivotal, part in the suffrage movement. The wife of a farmer from

and playgrounds, the juvenile court, and the Knoxville Writers Club. “I

Niota, Tennessee (about 50 miles southwest of Knoxville) Febb Burn

believe in a ‘square deal for all’ said French, “young and old, rich and

encouraged her son to do his part in ratifying the 19th Amendment.

poor, white and black and men and women.”

As a young Republican member of the Tennessee General Assembly

Three years later, after a brief illness, she collapsed while

for McMinn County, Harry Burn had originally intended to vote along

attending the dedication of a room in her honor at the National

his party lines and against the amendment. But he carried with him

Women’s Party Building in Washington. She died the next day

a letter from his mother urging him to do the right thing – to vote

and her body was returned to Knoxville. In her obituary, she was

“YES” and vote in favor of the amendment. The Tennessee voting

described as a “great organizer” and “a woman of rare intelligence

session ended with a 48-48 split vote, but on a subsequent vote,

[who] had the faculty to put her ideas and thought into practice.”

directly inspired his mother’s note, Harry Burn changed his mind and

Her legacy still lives on. You can visit Lizzie Crozier French’s grave

changed history, making Tennessee the 36th state to approve the

in Old Gray Cemetery.

amendment, thereby passing the 19th Amendment nationally.

Of course, she’s right there every day on Market Square.

For Lizzie Crozier French that result must have been the epitome of everything she had held dear and fought for her entire life.

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GIRL BOSS OFFICES PROVIDE SPACE FOR SUCCESS

ERIKA BIDDIX GIRL BOSS OFFICES Erika Biddix knows the struggle of entrepreneurship better than most. She spent a decade working remotely before

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ERIN REECE BEAR ACCOUNTING

starting her own business, Biddix Meetings and Events, in 2016. Her office was her car, the dining room table, or her

Erin Reece first heard about Girl Boss Offices through the

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the space and vision were right in line.

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together and sharing their voices,” she says of her vision to give female business owners a connection point through shared office space. Tenants lease a desk or office for three,

cial decisions for the life of their business.

“One of my favorite things about running a company is training and teaching other people to be competent financial leaders,” Erin says.

six, or twelve months, and they enjoy the benefits of com-

It’s that passion for training and investing in others that led Erin

munity while they pursue their own endeavors. A profes-

to start her own company with Bear Accounting. “Working with

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entrepreneurs feels like I’m making a difference, helping entrepre-

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we have a sounding board for bouncing ideas, providing

does a great job of curating community, and the people are my

resources, or sharing content to get feedback,” Erika says.

favorite part about it,” Erin says. Each Girl Boss has something

While this diverse group of women may not be coworkers,

unique to offer both professionally and in relationships. Unlike

the network and shared space make them colleagues.

a corporate office where coworkers may be vying for projects

“I want every woman to succeed in whatever way she

or jobs, at Girl Boss Offices, everyone helps each other without

wants to succeed,” Erika adds, and for Knoxville’s female

competing. As a business owner, Erin says, “my hustle translates

entrepreneurs, Girl Boss Offices helps them get there.

into whatever I want it to.”

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HALEE SPRINKLE CZECH YOURSELF MARKETING Having spent years working in corporate marketing, Halee Sprinkle saw a need in the market for services aimed at small businesses and nonprofits.

She stepped out of her corporate job to found Czech Yourself Marketing in October 2017. Since that time, she has used her creativity and diversity of experience to help small businesses grow and achieve their goals.

“As a small business owner myself, I know how exciting every milestone is,” Halee says, “so being a part of that for someone else makes me beam.”

Tired of working from her kitchen counter or local cafes, Girl Boss Offices came at the right time for Czech Yourself Marketing. “Having that home base helps with my work efficiency,” says Halee, “but it also validates my business when I can say ‘come to my office’ rather than trying to save tables at a coffee shop,” she adds.

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business owners and learn best practices as the fellow entrepreneurs share ideas and resources. “This community of resources is good for my business, and it also helps my clients.”

MEGAN COOK COOK CREATIVE CONSULTING Before she had even launched her business, Megan Cook knew she needed Girl Boss Offices to make her dream of entrepreneurship a reality. The nonprofit consultant knew having a community around her would push her to succeed and grow her company. Officially launching her business on the same day that Girl Boss Offices opened their doors in November 2019, Cook Creative Consulting helps nonprofit organizations with grant writing, communications, marketing, and fundraising.

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Whether in a grant application, visually in a brochure, or curating content for an organization’s website, Cook Creative Consulting tells the stories of nonprofits and the work they do.

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Megan loves running her business from Girl Boss Offices because the community of women helps broaden her circle of influence. “Everyone is open with their network, helping build connections, and social capital,” she says. “That community piece is tremendous for growing a business in the early stages.”

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KATHRYN FRADY MARBLE CITY OPERA Finding her place in a new business niche is familiar territory for Kathryn Frady, founder of Marble City Opera.

The nonprofit organization brings opera to new audiences using innovative spaces, modern English-language productions, and convenient time frames to make the theatrical experience more intimate and digestible for both newcomers and longtime fans of the art form.

When Kathryn heard about the new kind of shared office space that is Girl Boss Offices, she knew she would fit right in. Although managing her organization from home had been working since she launched in 2013, having an office leads to increased productivity, more effective collaboration with other organizations and entrepreneurs, and a sense of legitimacy for Marble City Opera. Even the simple benefit of an address and phone number has made a difference for Kathryn. Having previously used her out-of-state cell phone for ticketing and information, now having a phone number with a Knoxville area code makes the organization feel more permanent and trustworthy for audience members and potential donors alike.

“When you feel more legitimate as a person and a business, other people see that too,” Kathryn says.

“It almost changes the way you carry yourself, and people respond to that.”

Erika Biddix

“I WANT EVERY WOMAN TO SUCCEED IN WHATEVER WAY SHE WANTS TO SUCCEED.”

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GIVING BACK

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SELF-CARE ON THE DEEPEST LEVEL. These

cated space for creative expression, and healthy,

“soulful gatherings” invite participants to lift the

chef-prepared meals on site.

veil of pretense and expectations and simply be with other women along the journey.

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With a background in education, Woven founder Angie Hamstead has always been

Woven hosted its first retreat in September

working to help students grow. Whether through

2019 with attendees across lines of age, race, and

classroom instruction, leading other teach-

background. Designed as a mindful, restorative

ers as an educational coach, or working with

Knoxville’s Project GRAD to propel high schoolers to college and career readiness, Angie’s passion is seeing people thrive physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Following a life-changing experience with her family, she started the Hozho Project, named for a Navajo word that encompasses the idea of “embracing the beauty around you and living with intention.”

“Everything I do is about helping people live in that state of hozho,” Angie says.

The purpose of Woven was born out of that idea, endeavoring to bring women together on their unique journeys to learn and grow in community. Gatherings connect women, provide an unconditional support system, and value continual learning from one another and within themselves.

“I feel we are all teaching one another,” Angie says.

Unlike other restorative retreats that tend to focus on a particular aspect or method of healing or development, Angie designs each Woven experience to provide various opportunities for growth and renewal physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. She is careful to carve out space for intentional downtime to quiet the mind, and a special room for creative expression gives participants the opportunity to process their experience through art, journaling, and more.

“Woven is the perfect rest stop on your life journey,” says retreat participant Ginger Markley. “Pull aside, recoup, and get what you need so you can get to your destination safely.”

Woven gatherings are cultivated to develop self-love and acceptance as well as continual learning and accepting others. Angie describes the community as “opening outward,” though times of solitude are still honored. “It’s an open circle,” she explains.

As the Woven community grows, Angie is working to provide more regular gatherings for women to connect and recharge between retreats. Each event cultivates elements to calm, rejuvenate, and inspire women to become their best selves. These supplemental gatherings are free or Dutch treat, open for anyone to join or bring a friend.

That doesn’t mean they are boisterous social gatherings, however.

“I am a self-proclaimed extrovert,” Angie says, “but I’m very intentional about designing spaces that still honor those who are not. We give everyone space and permission to make the experience her own.”

The next Woven Retreat is scheduled for September 4-6, 2020 at the enchanting Bend of Ivy Lodge in Asheville, NC. Featuring guest co-host Grace Kendrick -- Ayurvedic healthy living expert and founder of Blissful Living Wellness -- and catered by Chelsea Lockhart of With Grace and Love Cooking, guests can find more information by visiting WovenRetreats.com.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

f r o m s h ow e r s c o m e f l ow e r s WISDOM FROM RESILIENT WOMEN ARTICLE MELISSA BALLARD, CFP

WHEN

OUR

WORLDS

FEEL

UPSIDE

DOWN—

And you will walk through it. There is a light of hope on

WHETHER DUE TO ISOLATED PERSONAL CIRCUM-

the other side—so keep walking forward, even if one

STANCES OR SOCIETAL CHALLENGES, IT CAN BE

step is all you can muster today.

DIFFICULT TO KEEP OUR HEADS UP. This is of course

+ “Don’t look back—you’re not going that way.” We

compounded when added pressures, such as financial

can so easily get ourselves caught in the what-ifs, espe-

strain, are added to the mix.

cially relating to our finances. And while

During these times, how encouraging it is to remember

there is value in learning from our mistakes

that history is full of women who walked through situations

and sharing with others the lessons learned,

that also felt hopeless. But it was the walking through that

it can be easy to get caught on a hamster

left them with greater strength and the ability to encour-

wheel of the past. A wise woman once

age others. The same will be true for you.

said to me, “you are not a rodent. Get off

As I prepared to write this piece, I sought out several

the wheel.” It stopped me in my tracks, but

ladies who have exhibited abundant strength and grace

she was right! Remind yourself what you’ve

through difficult times. They shared a few tidbits that I

learned, then mentally put it down and take

hope will encourage you. Some are related to money, most

a step forward toward a new goal.

are not. But they’re all good for the soul.

+ “Feelings are facts. Give yourself an allotted amount of time to feel sorry for

+ “Be curious, be kind and give yourself permission

yourself. Then pick yourself up and move

to change your mind.” Sometimes moments of upheaval

forward.” This one is from my Mom. She

give us the nudge we need to make a change. Give your-

has never told me the way I’m feeling is wrong. But

self permission to consider what changes may be best for

she always challenges me to feel it, then move forward.

yourself, your wallet or your future.

Sitting still can be restful but it can also become det-

+ “Beauty comes from the inside.” A friend shared that her grandmother and mother always told her it was

rimental. Feel what you’re feeling, then identify a next step and take it.

most important to be beautiful on the inside because your heart would show its beauty on the outside. The

When tomorrow feels daunting and yesterday weighs

difficult times may scar our bodies or our bank accounts,

us down, let’s reflect on the collective wisdom of those

but they beautify our hearts.

who’ve gone before us. And let us not forget that these

+ The Psalmist says “ye though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” It’s a valley, not a pit.

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experiences will strengthen us and will allow us to encourage those who come behind us.

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DIY

PACK YOUR SMALL SPACES WITH A BIG PUNCH BY STARTING YOUR OWN CONTAINER GARDEN

IT MAY BE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH SPACE TO WORK WITH; MAYBE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON-THE-MOVE; OR, MAYBE YOU JUST SIMPLY COLOR TO YOUR SPACE. It doesn’t matter what your reason may be. Container gardening—the practice of growing plants exclusively in containers rather than in the ground—is a great way to pack some punch into a small (or portable!) space.

With container gardening, there are almost endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking to grow decorative plants or edible ones, there’s likely an option for you— and it doesn’t have to be limited to simply growing herbs

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on your windowsill.

There are several factors to keep in mind when you first start your container garden, the first of which being to decide whether you’re going to keep it indoors or out.

Different plants grow best in different environments, so be sure to choose species that will thrive where you’ve decided to put them—making sure they are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and moisture.

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Here are a few other things to be aware of when you get started: CONTAINER SIZES: Large containers may be easier to grow plants in than small since

they have more space for large root systems and larger amounts of soil retain more moisture. + CONTAINER DRAINAGE: Your container must have a drainage system—even if it’s just a few holes you drill in it yourself. For plants that need to be watered more frequently, consider self-watering containers. + CONTAINER MATERIALS: The fun thing about container gardens is that you don’t have to limit yourself. Get creative with the containers you use (while keeping the above information in mind)! We love repurposing vintage items into unique containers.

the more the greener

garden tips

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Why stick with one kind of garden? Once you’re a container garden pro, there are tons of different theme gardens you can create all around your home.

CLEAN-AIR GARDEN Snake Plant + Spider Plant + Dragon Plant + English Ivy FRAGRANCE GARDEN Lavender + Lemongrass + Mint LEMON GARDEN Lemon Verbena + Lemon Balm + Lemongrass + Lemon Geranium

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The containers you choose are going to largely depend on the type of plant you’re trying to grow and the best space and environment for it to grow in.

If you’re looking for the bare basics, there are a lot of different vegetables — like cabbage, celery, green onions, lettuce and leeks — that can grow in water alone.

If you’re looking for a way to use that vintage glassware or pitchers hiding in your cupboards, here’s your chance!

If you don’t have a lot of counter space (or space in general for that matter), herbs don’t need a ton of room to grow. Consider turning several small planters into a win-

Try these container garden combos:

dow garden for basil, cilantro, dill or thyme.

In order to grow larger plants, such as tomatoes, lemons or — yes, even avocados — you’ll need some larger containers, like

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T H R E E F A V O R I T E S F O R M AY IT’S BEEN A SHAKY COUPLE OF MONTHS, BUT WE CAN STILL SUPPORT LOCAL RESTAURANTS SAFELY. There are countless Knoxville businesses that I love and cherish, but these three are a few of my favorites.

Family Meal Knoxville offers quality chef-prepared food, invoiced online, and delivered directly to your doorstep with the utmost safety and care. You can’t beat that kind of service. The extensive menu changes seasonally, so peruse the list online and try something new. FamilyMealKnox.com Hard Knox Pizza is a locally-owned, Knoxville-based artisan pizza restaurant that has a fresh spin on every pie. They have three 12” kits ready for you with their famous crust, par-baked and ready to freeze or add toppings. You can get a growler to-go or a family meal pack. Call to order: Bearden (865) 602-2114 or Hardin Valley (865) 896-3760. HardKnoxPizza.com Petro’s Chili & Chips doesn’t need an introduction, but if you haven’t tried the Petro’s Family Packs, give it a go! They are the perfect to-go option for feeding 5-7 hungry people. (Tip: Check with your closest Petro’s to see what deals they’re running for to-go orders. I’m a fan of their Hint-of-Orange Tea.) Order via drive-thrus, BiteSquad, or call-ahead. Petros.com If ordering to-go isn’t an option right now, you can always buy a gift card to use later or leave that business a 5-star review on Google or Yelp. Share small businesses on social media or recommend them to a friend!

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