1861 Girls’ School at the Athenaeum Rectory in Columbia
Walk onto the grounds of the historic Athenaeum Rectory in Columbia during the annual 1861 Girls’ School, and you might forget you’re living in the 21st century.
Hands On! Museum Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Take a trip to the Hands On! Museum in Johnson City as they celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2013.
Family Tradition: Taylors of Tabernacle Kinfolk Camp Meeting in Brownsville
Annual Taylors of Tabernacle Kinfolk Camp Meeting in Brownsville, TN brings roughly 700 descendants of the Taylor family.
Nashville Zoo Exhibit Showcases Heritage Breed Farm Animals
Heritage breed farm animals are on display at the Nashville Zoo to teach visitors more about their role in agriculture.
Made on Acorn Hill: Suds & Buds
Two Madison County friends found their calling in handcrafted goat’s milk soaps and other bath products, leading to Made on Acorn Hill.
Tennessee Farm Bureau Goes to Washington
The Tennessee Farm Bureau’s own Pettus Read will be consulting on a new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on agriculture and innovation.
Summer Sanctuary at Land Between The Lakes
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area celebrates 50 years in 2013.
Live From the Loveless Cafe
Enjoy up-and-coming artists at the Loveless Cafe Barn every Wednesday night at Music City Roots.
Grab A Goo Goo at Fontanel
Delight in Tennessee’s original candy creation at the new Goo Goo Cluster retail store at Fontanel mansion.
State Parks Initiate New Campground Reservation System
Tennessee State Parks unveiled a new campground reservation system, making it easier for visitors to plan their camping trips.
The Spring Scheme
Use a little strategy – and humor – to get the entire family to embrace spring cleaning.
Monroe County Girls Learn Vaulting, Gymnastics on Horseback
Monroe County Vaulting Club in Madisonville balances competition with confidence.
Pointer Brand is Right on Point
Bristol, TN based clothing company, Pointer Brand, is celebrating a century of business in 2013.
Ag History in Action
Become an agricultural historian at the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum in Milan.
Historic Proclamation on Tour
The Emancipation Proclamation will be on display throughout the month of February at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville.
Strawberry Sheet Cake: The Recipe That Went Viral
Karen Norton’s Strawberry Sheet Cake Recipe has taken off with over 250,000 views and 76 comments. See the baker’s reaction on her recipe’s popularity.
Kingsport Carousel Project Spins On
Watch a video on the progress of the Kingsport Carousel Project and watch for a story in an upcoming issue.
Visit Casey Jones Village in Jackson for the Holidays
The historic Casey Jones Village in Jackson, Tennessee pulls out all the stops around the holidays.
Farmers Welcome Hunters, Bird Dogs to Find Game on Land
Meadow Brook Game Farm combines farming and hunting by allowing hunters to use their land during prime wildlife seasons.
Raising the Steaks at KLD Farms
KLD Farms in Petway offers fresh, all-natural, local meats with options of steaks, roasts, hamburger and more.
Celebrate Fruitcake with Sunshine Hollow Bakery
Don’t miss your chance at one of Sunshine Hollow Bakery’s famous pecan fruitcake this holiday.
2012 Photo Contest Winner Brings Focus to Farmland
Elizabeth Smith captured the spirit of the Tennessee farmer with the winning photo of her uncle in the 2012 Tennessee Farm Bureau Photo Contest.
Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Celebrates Sweet Success
Scott Witherow, owner of Olive & Sinclair chocolate, celebrates success of his Nashville-based artisan chocolate business.
Enter to Win a Tennessee Chocolate Gift Basket
Enter throughout November for your chance to win a gift basket filled with chocolates from Tennessee-based chocolatiers.
Spreading Good Taste with Cunningham Farms
Devour sweet fall flavors on a warm biscuit or over ice cream with Cunningham Farms’ Sweet Potato Butter.
Tennessee: The Chocolate State
Find artisan chocolatiers and candy makers across the state to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Grandma’s Molasses Unveils Adopt an Elephant Program
Grandma’s Molasses launched their “Adopt an Elephant” campaign website to help benefit The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee.
For Whom the Bell Tolls at Pioneer Hall Museum
Discover the historical significance of Pioneer Hall Museum in Pleasant Hill, featuring one of the last bells cast by Paul Revere before his death.
Nashville’s Crowd Goes Wild for The Pasta Shoppe
Find your favorite college football team in the form of a pasta at Nashville-based The Pasta Shoppe. Liven your pasta salad with noodles in team colors and mascot shapes.
Tellin’ Tales at the National Storytelling Festival
Some 10,000 listeners will pull up a chair and settle back for three days of yarn-spinning fun at the annual National Storytelling Festival this October in historic Jonesborough, Tennessee.
Fired Up for the Fair
Get fired up for fun, food and entertainment at county fairs across the state of Tennessee.
A Water World of Summer Memories
I love the water. I love that it represents life, and that it so often provides relief and rejuvenation.
Garden of Hope Teaches Skills, Commitment
Inmates at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center planted the Garden of Hope in March 2011, spending around three hours each morning working to see their garden grow.
First Lady Recognizes Garden at East Tennessee School
A little water, some sunshine, and a letter of praise from First Lady Michelle Obama are helping grow the garden at All Saints’ Episcopal School in Morristown.
4-H Helps Flooded Families
Across the state, 4-H members stepped in to help flood victims, amassing more than 850 items to be placed in backpacks for students.
Sutton Old Time Music Hour in Granville
The small community of Granville has been revitalized by a museum, bluegrass festival and the weekly Sutton Ole Time Music Hour held at its general store.
Remembering Roy Rogers and Dale Evans’ Happy Trails
Cheryl Rogers-Barnett, daughter of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans shares a glimpse into her unique childhood.
2011 Photo Contest Winners Showcase Natural Talent
More than 1,700 photos were submitted in our annual photo contest. Winners were chosen in three categories – Agriculture is Life, Tennessee Gardens and The Animal Kingdom.
The Hamery: 4-H Members Learn to Cure Country Hams
The Hamery in Murfreesboro cures and sells about 1,500 hams a year, and owner Bob Woods shares the tradition of curing country hams with 4-H’ers.
CSI Knoxville: A Look at the Body Farm
Fans of crime lab TV shows such as CSI and Bones might be impressed to know they have foundations in research done at the Body Farm in Knoxville.
Harvest Days and Fiber in the Boro
Find fall fun on two consecutive weekends in Murfreesboro during the annual Harvest Days on Oct. 22 and Fiber in the Boro on Oct. 29.
Gallagher Guitars: A Family Legacy in Wartrace
In the tiny town of Wartrace, three generations of Gallaghers have produced exquisite, personalized handmade guitars for discerning pickers, including the likes of Doc Watson and Charlie Daniels.
16th Annual Tennessee Farm Bureau Photo Contest
Vote for your favorite photos in the Readers’ Choice portion of the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s annual photo contest. You may vote once per category per day until Aug. 31.
Johnny Nix: Campfire Cook Extraordinaire
The host of Cookin’ Outdoors With Johnny Nix loves to share his knowledge of and recipes for cast iron cooking over an open fire.
Childhood Memories of Southern Summers Past
For a child of the South, summer days were long and hot and lazy. Experience a day in the life of those rural days of summers past.
Do Your Part to Help Storm and Flood Victims Across the South
Recent severe storms, tornadoes and floods have left devastation in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Find out what you can do to help.
A Modern Take on Cast Iron Cookware
While Lodge has been making skillets in Tennessee for more than 100 years, a new cast iron company was founded here just last year.
Without Change, There Would Be No Butterflies
I am not always thankful for change. I’ve grown up with her my entire life and you’d think by now we’d be friends, but to be honest, sometimes she gets on my nerves
Lodge Foundry in South Pittsburg Cooks up an American Icon
Learn how cast iron cookware is made at Lodge Cast Iron in South Pittsburg.
A Snow-Covered Tennessee
Tennessee Home and Farm asked its Facebook followers to submit pictures of the January snow at their Tennessee homes.
Snowy Mountain Memories of Winter 1977
For my money, no winter can top the winter of ’77. Of course, I’ll never be 11 years old again, either, and it seems that our lasting impressions of the seasons are almost always forged during our growing-up years. I mean, present-day winters just can’t compete, right?
Frozen Bald River Falls Photo From 1963
Recent story and photo of the frozen Tellico Plains waterfall brought back memories for one of our readers.
Ice Carving is a Cool Hobby and Business
After a 12-hour day as executive chef, Matt Simonds will often drive to his home in La Vergne, grab a chainsaw and head to the walk-in freezer in his basement.
Log Homes Growing in Popularity
An upward trend in log homes in Tennessee indicates that residents of the Volunteer State are paying attention to the beauty – and benefits – of a log home. Many people choose a log home because there is something aesthetic they like about it.
Preemie Evergreen Project
Recognized as the Museum Volunteer of the Year by the Tennessee Association of Museums, Ann Ellington-Wagner coordinated the Preemie Evergreen project with the Tennessee Agricultural Museum.
Lansky Brothers in Memphis Offer Clothing Fit for a King
Celebrate Elvis’ Jan. 8 birthday in style by shopping at Lansky Brothers, located in downtown Memphis in the lobby of The Peabody Hotel.
How Do Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley Grow?
A transplanted Northerner learns that peas and beans don’t just come from a can.
Father Nature Preserves Rare Plants and Animal Species
Winchester nursery owner Don Shadow may as well be known as Father Nature.
Tennessee Fairs Showcase Midway Magic
Tennessee fairs delight spectators with an irresistible combination of education and fun .
Spring Lambing Brings an Unexpected Houseguest
Rocky Glade Farm owner Julie Vaughn, who raises sheep, experienced a woolly surprise last spring.
Wild Horse and Burro Adoptions in Cross Plains
Carr’s Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Center has helped animals from the West find a home in the Southeast and beyond for more than 30 years.
FFA Restores Old Hickory Barn for Andrew Jackson Descendant
Hunter’s Hill Farm benefits from FFA and Campbell’s partnership to restore historic barns.
Learning To Love Winter
When I met the Wisest Woman I’ve Ever Known, I was still a die-hard winter hater.
When North Met South
A Boston native learns to appreciate country life in Tennessee – and to translate Southern words and phrases.
Winchester, TN Woman’s Toy Collection Spans the Globe
Winchester toy collector has 13,000 toys from around the world.
Fishing at Bob White Springs: The Only Way To Fly
Test your fly-fishing skills at this Hickman County trout farm.
1861 Girls’ School in Columbia Teaches How to Be a Southern Belle
1861 Girls’ School in Columbia teaches 19th-century social skills.
Cozy Up to Tennessee Winters
Sure, spring, summer and fall have their moments. But winter, in all its bitterly cold glory, just might be my favorite season.
Jack Lawrence’s Horse Sense Trains Problem Horses
Trainer Jack Lawrence gets into a horse’s mind, earning his trust, builds his confidence and rehabilitats him.
Shouldn’t the New Year Begin in Spring?
It’s almost officially spring – may I be the first to wish you a happy New Year?
Story of Castle Gwynn is a Labor of Love
Castle Gwynn in Arrington is a startling replica of a 12th-century Welsh border castle and the private home of Nashville-native Mike Freeman. It’s also the location of the annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival each May.
Forever Farmland: Land Trust Saves Farms From Development
Even the teenagers agree that no amount of money is worth selling their family’s 1829 farm in McKenzie. That’s why they are working with the Land Trust for Tennessee.
10 Steps To Set Up a Land Trust Conservation Easement
Do you want to ensure your farmland will be protected for years to come? With the Land Trust for Tennessee, you can guarantee your property will remain undeveloped. 1. Tour the property with a Land Trust representative to discuss conservation goals. 2. Review your property and conservation goals with the Land Trust. 3. Consult with…
A Feel for the Game
David Meador of Nashville, Tennessee is a US Blind Golf Association national champion and member of the Tennessee Golf Foundation Hall of Fame. He tells his story and jokes about shooting a low score with a high handicap.
