Help Bearfoot in Blue Ridge Find Its Way Forward

A few days ago, Michelle and Gavin were celebrating a dream coming true. Bearfoot in Blue Ridge had just been recognized with a Best of Tennessee award, and the shop they built with so much love was welcoming customers through its doors.

Then the flood came.

Muddy water rushed through Bearfoot in Blue Ridge and filled the entire store—from the front windows to the workspace where Michelle makes her products. It knocked over displays, scattered supplies, and soaked the products, equipment, and materials they depend on to keep the business going. In the photos, you can see the mud covering the floors and the shop they worked so hard to create. The full extent of the loss is still unfolding.

Bearfoot is more than a shop. It holds years of Michelle’s hard work, creativity, and care—and the support of a community that has celebrated this family and their small business. Now Michelle, Gavin, and Jojo are facing the painful reality of starting over while their store is closed and the cleanup begins.

We’re asking for help so they can replace damaged products and supplies, get the business making things again, and begin finding a path forward. Any donation, no matter the size, will help. Sharing this fundraiser is also a wonderful way to support them.

Thank you for showing Michelle, Gavin, and Jojo that they don’t have to face this alone. Every kind message, donation, and share means more than we can say.