Introduction by Lauren Pearcy

Dear Readers,

As 2024 comes to a close, I want to thank you all for engaging with our magazine and our work more broadly. Our small team puts so much time, energy, and heart into every issue – and that’s worth it because of our loyal and growing readership. Thank you, from all of us.

Thinking ahead to 2025, I invite you to share Breaking Ground with a friend or organization (example: leave a copy at your local library). A link to subscribe is available on our website; see the “Engage with Us” page. We can also mail extra copies to you any time. You can make those requests at Tnddc@tn.gov.

We know this time of year is full of joy, stress, reflection, overwhelm, and core memories. We are sending you our best wishes through it all!

Sincerely,
Lauren