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Aug 2025
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Can a Farming Community Resist a Develop...

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
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When a pro-growth mayor in rural Tennessee dies unexpectedly, his vision for development is suddenly challenged. What began as a land dispute quickly escalates into a clash of values, dividing the deep-red county over the very definition of 'conservative.' WSJ's Cameron McWhirter reports on a fight between tradition and transformation, featuring two farmers ... Show More
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