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

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!

This is part two of our series on Patrick R. Cleburne! When we left off Cleburne's story, he was preparing to deliver a proposal which outlined his idea to arm slaves to fight for the Confederacy. Needless to say... it didn't go well. Purchase a TENN in 20 t-shirt HERE.

We are back!! This is an episode we've been planning for some time. We are discussing the life of Patrick R. Cleburne, and Irish immigrant and well-known Confederate general, who led a division in the Battle of Franklin. Come back in two weeks for part two of Cleburne's life story. We also reference Harry Potter and Star Wars... because we are nerds. Purchase a TENN in 20 t-shirt HERE.

This week on TENN in 20, hosts and historical enthusiasts Brad and Sarah discuss the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, and when Tennessee ACTUALLY abolished the institution of slavery. Purchase one of our TENN in 20 t-shirts HERE.

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah are joined by special guest Chip Huffman to discuss the significance of the 155th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin. Learn more about the illumination: boft.org/events

This week on the podcast, Brad and Sarah sit down with special guest Lyle to discuss religion in the American Civil War.