From Fairfield to Nashville: Beau Tatum on Music, Family, and Favorite Cuts | The Butcher & The Band Ep. 1

Welcome to the very first episode of The Butcher & The Band Podcast — where meat and music bring people together. Host Andy Holmes (Holmes by Design & co-owner of TN Craft Butcher in Murfreesboro, TN) kicks off the series with someone who made perfect sense for Episode One — his cousin, singer/songwriter and performing artist Beau Tatum. In this debut session, Andy and Beau dive into: 🥩 The story behind opening TN Craft Butcher in Murfreesboro 🎸 Beau's journey from Fairfield, Illinois to performing in Middle Tennessee 🔥 Favorite cuts of meat and the best ways to smoke and grill them 🎶 The stories behind Beau's songs and what inspires his writing 👊 The grind, the sacrifice, and the family roots that shaped them both Beau shares powerful insights into chasing a music career, the influence of small-town beginnings, and what it takes to keep showing up week after week in the Nashville scene. And of course — he performs live and breaks down the meaning behind his songs. This episode sets the tone for what The Butcher & The Band is all about: Authentic conversation. Real stories. Great meat. Even better music. If you love backyard cookouts, live acoustic sessions, country storytelling, and conversations that feel like they belong around a smoker — this show is for you. Pull up a chair. Turn it up. Welcome to The Butcher & The Band. Be sure to like, follow, share, and leave a 5-star review to help us keep the fire burning.