Homestead Happenings For July 31, 2026 - EP 1153 - Living Free in Tennessee

Today I am joined by the Tactical Redneck for our weekly update from Holler Homestead. We catch up on what’s been happening around the farm, share an upcoming class at Basecamp Lodge, answer listener questions, and spend most of the episode talking about fencing. We cover the pressure-tested fencing supplies we’ve come to trust, the lessons we’ve learned after building miles of fence in rocky Tennessee soil, and the skills that actually make someone an asset when it’s time to build infrastructure on the homestead.

Featured Event

Homemade Condiments Class Friday, August 22 • Holler Homestead

Learn to make your own mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salad dressings, and more. You’ll taste a variety of recipes and head home with a homemade dressing you make in class.

$75 https://livingfreeintennessee.com/event/condiments/

Sponsors

Strong Roots Resources https://StrongRootsResources.com

The Wealthsteading Podcast https://InvestableWealth.com

Topics Covered

Updates from Holler Homestead
Nashville duplex project and staging it for sale
Announcing the Homemade Condiments Class at Basecamp Lodge: https://livingfreeintennessee.com/event/condiments/
Combining FAMACHA scoring with routine flock maintenance
Why rotational grazing becomes more challenging with four flocks
A deep dive into electric fencing on rocky and hilly Tennessee ground
Lessons learned from building and rebuilding fence
The pressure-tested fencing products and brands we’ve come to trust
Where it’s worth spending money on fencing supplies
The tools that make fencing faster and more reliable
The skills that make someone genuinely valuable on a fencing crew
Why careful planning saves far more time than hard work alone
Building better homestead systems instead of repeating the same mistakes