Trevor Stockton has always known that he wanted to cook for a living. Trevor, the executive chef at the RT Lodge in Maryville, Tennessee, had a spell where he thought he might get a degree in business administration, but then he rediscovered his passion for food while he was in school. Words by Clair McLafferty Read by Nancy Peterson & Matt Godfrey Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN...
Jun 05, 2019•9 min
If you drive down Heathrow Drive in Florence, Alabama, you’ll eventually arrive at Shoals Christian School, my high school alma mater. Out front there’s a flagpole encircled by twenty-six stone pavers that are the color of sand. Each one is engraved with the name of a student from the school’s first graduating class, the class of 2000. One of those names is “Brett Trapp.” That used to be me. Words by B.T. Harman Read by B.T. Harman Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read ...
May 22, 2019•6 min
Annie F. Downs was a college student at the University of Georgia when she met Scotland for the first time. She boarded the plane for a mission trip with the Wesley Foundation, and when she got off the plane, she was home. That was in 2000. Eighteen years later, Scotland has tucked itself into Annie’s heart like a prayer that she keeps coming back to. See Scotland through her eyes as Annie takes Good Grit's Editor-in-Chief through through the Scottish highlands. Words by Ashley Locke Read ...
May 15, 2019•10 min
We were so excited to send our Publisher, Sarah Cait Sawyer, to Dallas to meet Lecrae’s mother, Momma Ormie. She returned from her trip to tell us all about the amazing woman she was blessed to meet. Momma Ormie speaks candidly about being a single mother, finding herself again, and, of course, what Lecrae was like as a child, we can’t wait to share their conversation with you. So pull up a chair and join Sarah Cait and Momma Ormie for margaritas and guacamole... Words by Sarah Cait Sawyer Read ...
May 09, 2019•11 min
“Good is the enemy of smart creatives." "We try to create a culture that's optimizing for speed, failing fast, and growing at a rate that is outpacing the rest of the company.” These are statements from Barrett Stirling, the founding of Krewe, a 100 year company....now in their 5th year. Be inspired by an entrepreneur who isn't simply reacting to the ebbs and flows of business, but who is establishing a company truly built to last. Words by Amy C. Collins Read by Nancy Peterson Origi...
May 01, 2019•8 min
Farmer, banker, business owner, and restaurateur Jack Paulin "Paul" Kennedy changed so many lives through his work and passion. Listen as award winning chef, David Bancroft explains how his grandfather inspires his work & life even today. Words by Ashley Locke Read by Matt Godfrey Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription ....
Apr 24, 2019•7 min
“It was one of those life-changing moments when you realize something very precious is about to be lost, and has to be saved.” Listen to the incredible story of Columbia Tennessee’s W7thCo Gallery, and how one days window shopping turning into a project that saved a city's history. Words by Sarah Rowland Read by Nancy Peterson Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscriptio...
Apr 17, 2019•8 min
Dave Barnes is by no means a one trick pony. At the age of 40, he continues redefining what’s included in the price of admission. We took time with Dave to explore how he developed a career as a Nashville singer-songwriter into a combination music and comedy show that sells out clubs across the US. Words by Blake Ells Read by Matt Godfrey Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Special Music Provided by Dave Barnes Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com ...
Apr 10, 2019•11 min
Down a side road off Main Street in Sealy, Texas, population 6,500, just across the railroad tracks, sits an unassuming white clapboard building. At first glance, you might think it was an old church, which would be okay because the revival going on inside has just as much soul. Meet Cheryl Schulke, a Texas leatherworker whose style and work is turning heads in Texas and beyond. Words by Ginny Ellsworth Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read...
Apr 03, 2019•11 min
Yelp not, lest ye be Yelped! Are websites like Yelp & shows like American Idol creating an overly judgmental generation. Dr. Jeffrey Heine talks about the danger of living a life as a 1-Star reviewer. Words by Dr. Jeffrey Heine Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription . --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change li...
Mar 27, 2019•8 min
On the outskirts of the unincorporated community of Seale, between Alabama and Georgia, a world-renowned artist lives on his granddaddy’s farm with his mother and an old friend. His name is Butch Anthony, and his unique craft has been centered on recycling everything he can by turning into highly sought-after art. Words by Holly Moore Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code ...
Mar 20, 2019•7 min
The simple yet extraordinary story about how a piece of glass found its way from the coast of Spain all the way to a table top in Nashville, TN. Words by Emily McMackin Read by Nancy Peterson Cover Photo by Stephanie Davis Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription ....
Mar 13, 2019•10 min
Can gathering around the table and sharing a meal really change the lives of at risk teens? Find out as we sit down with the Teen Dream Center in Nashville, TN. Words by Leah Gwin Read by Nancy Peterson Cover Photo by Abigail Bobo Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription . --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change lives. Non-Fiction Coffee beli...
Mar 06, 2019•9 min
Caleb Chancey, Good Grit Magazine's Creative Director & father of 5, takes on the popular myth that, "Once you have kids, your traveling days are over!" Listen as he shares the tips & tricks of traveling with a family while explore the city of Chattanooga, TN. Words by Caleb Chancey Read by Matt Godfrey Cover Photo by Caleb Chancey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 ...
Feb 27, 2019•13 min
Inside one of the largest heroine-dealing neighborhoods in the country, there are children who need to be help. Meet pioneer Benjamin Wills' and take a walk around his neighborhood. Words by Ben Sciacca Read by Matt Godfrey Cover Photo by Jonathan Wade Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription ....
Feb 19, 2019•7 min
Annie F. Down explores the nostalgia and truth behind her favorite holiday, in her favorite place, in her favorite season. Words by Annie F. Downs Read by Annie F. Downs Cover Photo by Wes Frazer Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription . --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change lives. Non-Fiction Coffee believes this and it’s why...
Feb 12, 2019•7 min
Learn how Victor Lytvinenko & Sarah Yarborough are bring back American manufacturing to their home state of North Carolina, and looking damn fine while doing it. Words by Kate Patton Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins
Feb 05, 2019•7 min
What does home really mean? Is it the house where you spent your childhood? Is it the place you lay your head at night? Annie F. Downs shares what it means to her and how this realization has changed how she sees herself. Words by Annie F. Downs Read by Annie F. Downs Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by Cary Norton
Jan 30, 2019•6 min
Why would anyone surrender their technology for a week of unplugged "group therapy"? Find out why as Laura Quick, CEO of Good Grit, takes us on a journey of discovering weakness and seeing God's strength. Words by Laura Quick Read by Laura Quick Introduction by Annie F. Downs Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Use Promo Code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription to Good Grit Magazine: https://service.qfie.com/GoodGrit/clsGGNewOrdFormSelect.asp?strAspViewport=lg...
Jan 23, 2019•13 min
Discover the record label Single Lock Records, located directly in the heart of the Shoals. These sleepy North Alabama towns were once the hit-producing capital of the world before everything moved further north to Nashville. However, Single Lock Records is looking to change that. Words by Caroline Nabors Rosen Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change lives. Non-Fiction Coffee beli...
Dec 19, 2018•10 min
James Beard Award Winning Chef Nina Compton recounts her story of coming to New Orleans from St. Lucia, how creole culture has affected her cooking style, and how foods we think are so different are actually more similar. Words by Will Farley Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins
Dec 12, 2018•6 min
The fast-growing movie industry in the South has created an additional industry—costume design. Find out how four friends broke into the industry and created names for themselves. Words by Madison Griggs Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by James Acomb
Dec 05, 2018•7 min
No one imagines elephants in Tennessee, but for a certain sanctuary in the lower-middle portion of the state, elephants aren’t imaginary. Discover the story of The Elephant Sanctuary of Hohenwald, Tennessee and how Carol Buckley and Scott Blais created a haven of safety for former performing elephants. Words by Cara Clark Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins
Nov 28, 2018•8 min
Founded by Chattanooga chef Erik Niel and his wife Amanda, the Scenic City Supper Club hosts four pop-up dinner each year to promote camaraderie amongst local chefs while also giving them a platform to share the food they love to make. Words by Jennifer Stewart Kornegay Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins
Nov 21, 2018•6 min
Thanksgiving Special: Discover the story of Pardis Stitt, wife of James Beard Award winning restaurateur Frank Stitt, of Birmingham, Alabama. From sustainable food practices to owning a restaurant, Pardis has been through it all. Words by Shana Bakhshi & Sarah Pitts Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by JP Davis Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde
Nov 14, 2018•9 min
#1 Billboard Classical composer Chad Lawson is known for his work on Lore (a popular podcast and tv show), The Walking Dead, and countless films & commercials. In this intimate piece by Dr. Jeffrey Heine, we look into the monastic & spiritual practice of waiting that influences Lawson’s signature sounds, and in so doing moves the listener to a place of peace. Words by Dr. Jeffrey Heine Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Special Music by Chad Lawson Cover Phot...
Nov 07, 2018•10 min
Blues guitarist Kent Duchaine is dedicated to keeping the legacy of Robert Johnson alive. Find out why… and where he got Leadbessie, the steel guitar that’s been by his side for four decades. Words by Buddy Roberts Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by Peyton Hollis Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde
Oct 31, 2018•8 min
This Santa Rosa Beach nonprofit focuses on global-sustainability projects, bringing clean water, education, and medicine to the people of Burkina Faso, Africa. Through partnerships with other nonprofits and passionate volunteers, The Sonder Project is making a difference in countless lives. For more information, visit: http://www.thesonderproject.org Words by Anna Grace Usury Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/su...
Oct 24, 2018•8 min
Sometimes, what you set out to do isn’t what you should be doing. Or what you want to do. And that’s just the case with Brittany Shields. The interior designer tells the story of how her brand, Penny Shields, came to be. Words by Ginny Ellsworth Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde
Oct 17, 2018•6 min
Good Grit Stories present a special excerpt from Erin & Ben Napier’s book “Make Something Good Today”. Words by Erin & Ben Napier Read by Erin & Ben Napier Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover by James Acomb Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your order Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from MAKE SOMETHING GOOD TODAY by Erin Napier and Ben Napier, read by the authors. Copyright © 2018 by Erin Napier...
Oct 10, 2018•7 min
