Kings Mountain

The Generations; they are a changin'

In this episode Corbin and Brandon discuss how America's revolutionary conflict sparked a fire for liberty within future generations, and how those moments would shape leaders like Andrew Jackson well before his rise in both, Tennessee and National politics.

The State of Franklin

In this episode, Brandon and Corbin discuss the political and practical realities surrounding statehood in the early western frontier, and how the short-lived state of Franklin, still has a lasting impact on the American experiment.

Kings Mountain

In this episode Brandon and Corbin discuss the tension leading up to the Battle at Kings Moutain, the role of the Overmountain Men, and the strategic significance the fight played in the American Revolution.

The First Republic

In this episode Brandon and Corbin discuss the triumphs and struggles of Tennessee's first frontier settlers, and how those experiences would help define the spirit of a new republic.

Fort Loudon

In this episode Corbin and Brandon discuss the construction and destruction of Fort Loudon and the realities of 18th century Tennessee, America's first frontier. Early Tennesseans embodied an outlaw-mindset that impacted the region prominently during both war and peace time efforts involving the British, French, and Overhill Cherokee.