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Shelia and Joseph discuss the experiences of prisoners of war in the American Civil War. Members of all three families, the Cheairs, Carters, and McGavocks, were imprisoned during the war and each family dealt with that experience in different ways. 

The Carters lived in Franklin before, during, and after the American Civil War and their lives were transformed by the war and the Battle of Franklin which raged across their property on November 30, 1864. Learn more about their story with Joseph and Shelia in this episode and check out our most recent YouTube video on the family by following the link below: https://youtu.be/Y2mzzpgL-8w    

For decades the story of Confederate Captain Tod Carter dominated the narrative of the Battle of Franklin. The Dispatch hosts, Shelia and Joseph, discuss the lives of six other soldiers who fought in the battle. Historical interpreters at all three sites tell various individual stories of the soldiers in both the Federal and Confederate Armies engaged here. By telling their stories, we continue our mission to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War.  

Your new hosts, Shelia Mullican and Joseph Ricci, sit down to discuss the Fuller Story Initiative with Historian and CEO of the Battle of Franklin Trust, Eric Jacobson, and Senior Pastor of the Strong Tower Bible Church, Dr. Chris Williamson. Jacobson and Williamson, along with Pastors Hewitt Sawyers and Kevin Riggs were recently named Tennessee's People of the Year for their work reckoning with Franklin's history and the building of a monument dedicated to Williamson County's United States Colored Troops.

Dispatch hosts, Shelia and Joseph, discuss the evolution and role of the United States Colored Troops and their impact on the American Civil War.  Hear their stories and follow their march to freedom.

After nearly four years of hosting TENN in 20, Brad Kinnison says farewell but the podcast is not going anywhere. Be sure to stay up to date as the podcast undergoes a few changes and get all the details of what to expect in the future from this episode!

Join us as we discuss the latter half of Mariah Reddick's life.  Link to The Dispatch article about the Franklin Race Riot (page 8): https://boft.org/vol-6-no-2

Join us as we discuss the life of Mariah Otey Reddick, a woman who was born into slavery and spent many years of her life at Carnton. This is the first of a two part series on Mariah.

In May of 2021, The Battle of Franklin Trust took over management of Rippavilla, a historic home that sits on the Spring Hill Battlefield. In this episode, BOFT CEO Eric A. Jacobson discusses the history of Rippavilla and the BOFT's goals with the site.

TENN in 20 returns!! Thank you for your patience and for your support. The first new episode of the show will premier on December 7. Learn more about the anniversary commemoration of the Battles of Spring Hill & Franklin here: boft.org/illumination

This week on the podcast, hosts Brad and Sarah interview Kristi Farrow on the role of women in Franklin, TN during the Civil War.

This week on the podcast, Brad and BOFT CEO Eric A. Jacobson discuss the origins of Independence Day and the Legacy of the Confederacy.

This week on the podcast, Brad and BOFT CEO Eric A. Jacobson discuss the origins of Memorial Day and the issue of Confederate monuments.

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah discuss the life of famed Tennessee author James Agee with scholar Dr. Hugh Davis!

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah interview historian Gene Schmiel on the life of General Jacob Cox!  Keep up with Gene here: https://civilwarhistory-geneschmiel.com Purchase one of our TENN in 20 t-shirts here: https://store.boft.org/apparel/t-shirt-tenn-in-20?rq=podcast

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah interview historian Gene Schmiel on the life of General Jacob Cox!  Keep up with Gene here: https://civilwarhistory-geneschmiel.com Purchase one of our TENN in 20 t-shirts here: https://store.boft.org/apparel/t-shirt-tenn-in-20?rq=podcast

This week on the podcast, hosts Brad and Sarah discuss the life of General John M. Schofield, army commander during the Battle of Franklin. Support the show by purchasing a TENN in 20 t-shirt!

This week on the podcast, hosts Brad and Sarah interview Chakita Patterson, founder of United Street Tours, about the Nashville sit-in movement and the journey to Civil Rights in Tennessee. Support the podcast by purchasing a TENN in 20 t-shirt!

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah discuss the order of events that led to Tennessee seceding from the Union during the Civil War. Support the show by picking up a TENN in 20 t-shirt!

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah sit down with coworkers Eric and Kristi to discuss a big discovery in the Tod Carter story! Make sure to check out our earlier episode, Mint Julep: Captain Tod Carter and the Battle of Franklin.   Support the podcast by picking up one of our TENN in 20 t-shirts!