When alligators were in their prime: The history of the Tennessee Alligator Farm
A decade ago, Tennessee’s blackberry farm was the only place in the state to grow alligators.Today, the Tennessee Agri-Food Commission is trying to reclaim some of its glory by selling alligator farm soil to farmers.It’s an ambitious plan that is expected to generate more than $1.3 million in agricultural sales in the coming year.The first