The Dispatch: The Official Podcast of the Battle of Franklin Trust

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The Carter Family Mar 22, 2022

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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

Six Soldiers Not Named Tod Carter Mar 08, 2022

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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.

The Fuller Story Feb 22, 2022

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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.

Fighting for Freedom: The United States Colored Troops Feb 08, 2022

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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.

TENN in 20 Update Jan 18, 2022

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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!

From Freedom to Equality: The Life of Mariah Otey Reddick, pt. 2 Jan 04, 2022

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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

From Slavery to Freedom: The Life of Mariah Otey Reddick, pt. 1 Dec 21, 2021

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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.

The Story of Rippavilla Dec 07, 2021

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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.

Welcome back to TENN in 20!! Nov 23, 2021

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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

Certain Females of Franklin: Tennessee Women During the Civil War Jul 28, 2020

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