Listen: How A Nashville Songwriter From Germany Tells The Battle Of Franklin

The back porch of the historic Carnton Plantation, in Franklin, Tenn. Credit: Michael Noirot via Flickr

Thomm Jutz, a Nashville songwriter from Germany (who is now a U.S. citizen), has put out a three-part album about one of America’s thorniest periods — the Civil War. Volume 3 of The 1861 Project, which features singers including Kim Richey and Bobby Bare, focuses on the Battle of Franklin. Take a listen to how Jutz crafted the folk music album.

 

The Battle of Franklin has its 150th anniversary Sunday. More information on The 1861 Project can be found here.