Amy Grant shows us her farm of love

Nashville Tennessean
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Good morning, friends, this is Tennessean storytelling columnist Brad Schmitt, hoping you had a wonderful, peaceful holiday weekend. Also, if you have any thoughts about what two folks can do with an entire pan of leftover mac n cheese, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

In my 30-year career of being a journalist in Nashville, I've written about Christian music superstar/Nashville philanthropist Amy Grant dozens of times. Yes, she's that warm and kind and relatable in person.

Amy Grant explains 'Keeping The Fire,' held January through April at her farm on December 16, 2021, in Franklin, Tenn. Visitors are encourage to keep the fire going as they renew their faith, get re-energized and reset their priorities.
Amy Grant explains 'Keeping The Fire,' held January through April at her farm on December 16, 2021, in Franklin, Tenn. Visitors are encourage to keep the fire going as they renew their faith, get re-energized and reset their priorities.

Last year, I caught up with Amy a few months after her open-heart surgery to repair a lifelong defect. She told me about a 450-acre farm she was hoping to use more and more to help others.

Earlier this month, Amy gave me and photographer Mark Zaleski a tour of this farm of love. She showed us where the unhoused from Nashville Rescue Mission have retreats; where she hosts a summer camp for kids from all racial and economic backgrounds; where her beefalo roam.

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