StoryTown Radio

Back on the Farm

Episode Summary

This StoryTown Radio Show brought to life stories of local farmers from across the region who were interviewed by the StoryTown Brigade. The stories they shared help us understand and explore the rich heritage and tradition of legacy farmers. Some of the farmers whose stories were featured include generational farmer Dana Ensor, Daryl Rowe, Genie Herrin and Jane Rambo. Also included are some stories pulled from our archives with notable local farming families such as Libby Tipton, Leon Overbay, and Irma Brackens. Also in the show will be a history of the County Farm in Washington County, the last surviving county farm in the state of Tennessee. This episodes music guest is the Jonesborough Jazz Combo.

Episode Notes

Written by Jules Corriere, Anne G'Fellers Mason, Sara Elizabeth, Laurie Herlich, and Catherine Shealy

Brett McCluskey          Music Director, Accompanist

John Saylor                  Sound Engineer & Editor

Matthew Gulley           Stage Manager

Gary Degner                        Sound Effects

Jonesborough Jazz Combo          Music Guest

 

SPONSORED BY:

Tennessee Arts Commission

Wild Women of Jonesborough

Gary and Sandee Degner

First Horizon Bank

Town of Jonesborough

McKinney Center

 

SPECIAL THANKS:

The Heritage Alliance

WETS 89.5 FM