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About Us
We Are Tennessee Original
Our family was here before Tennessee became a state,
some later settled in Tennessee on a Revolutionary War land grant and
we're still here doing what Tennessee Originals do...living the dream.
Why The Oak Tree
The history of oak trees is incredibly intriguing, and they’re one of the longest-standing trees. Now that you know a little bit more about their role in various cultures and religions, you should also learn some of the symbolism behind these mighty trees. Follow along to explore some of the main values and concepts many people associate with oak trees to this day.
COMMITMENT AND LOVE
Believe it or not, the oak tree is an important symbol of love and commitment. Many people even believe they’re symbolic of the 80th wedding anniversary. Oak trees have a long lifespan, and it’s an excellent representation of the life the couple builds together, even though many couples don’t reach this milestone in their lifetimes.
HEALING AND PROTECTION
As previously mentioned, the Druids believed that oak trees harbored extensive healing powers. Ancient people used parts of oak trees for medicinal purposes since the very beginning; in fact, oak is still a common ingredient in many holistic medicines. Furthermore, the Druids also believed that burning oak wood was an effective solution to protect them from harm, a practice that some carry on to this day.
STRENGTH AND STABILITY
You’ve probably heard the term “mighty oak” in reference to an oak tree, and that’s because it’s an incredible study tree that can withstand even the most horrendous weather conditions. The oak tree’s ability to tolerate almost anything makes it the perfect symbol of strength, stability, and power.
KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM
Many ancient cultures believed that oak trees were a vast source of wisdom and that the trees were a way for their gods would communicate with them. They hoped this knowledge from their gods and the oak trees could help them settle disputes and wars. Today, oak trees remain a symbol of knowledge.
Our Oak Tree Story
The Oak Tree used in our logo is a witness oak located on our farm in Middle Tennessee and it still stands in front of the farmhouse where I grew up. My Great Aunt, who was born in 1910, told me before she died that the Old Oak Tree was as big as it is now when she was a little girl! My grandfather would play the fiddle for us under that ole tree. We would have many family meals under its shade in the hot Tennessee summers. My mother made many gallons of homemade ice cream and my father and I would enjoy it while sitting under that tree. My farm dogs raised their pups in the hollow of that old tree and Dad and I worked on cars and farm equipment in its shade. There’s no other symbol that seemed more appropriate than that old oak tree.