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Root of the MatterOnline Resources for Agriculture News & Events in Tennessee Author: Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
A podcast created by the Tennessee Farm Bureau where co-hosts Lee Maddox, Amy Beckham and Thomas Capps take turns interviewing folks on issues, events and news with the goal of getting to the root of the matter on what is defining our most important industry, agriculture. Root of the Matter is inspired by a column written by the late Melissa Burniston Bratton, but has the same goal as she had for her article sharing the important stories of farmers and those involved in agriculture. Language: en-us Genres: Business News, Home & Garden, Leisure, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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ROTM: Voice of Valor – Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans
Tuesday, 11 November, 2025
In honor of Veterans Day, we sit down with Army veteran Rodney Fugate to reflect on his service, resilience, and life after the uniform. Rodney shares stories from his time in the U.S. Army, the challenges and lessons learned through his military journey, and how those experiences continue to shape him as he farms in Claiborne County.








